Which CPU is better? P4 3.2 with HT or Pen D 2.66 dual core?

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Which CPU is better? P4 3.2 with HT or Pen D 2.66 dual core?

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hello there,
i just recently got 3 CPU's from a friend. they all work and are all LGA775. but i can't choose which CPU i want :( ](*,) :dunno:
1.)penty D 2.66/2m/533 with 64 bit capabilities and dual-core
2.)a penty 4 3.2/1m/800 with HT tech
3.)a celly D 2.8/256/533 with 64 bit capabilities
i usually watch videos, download heavy files,emails,games, and other stuff.
my usual OS is WIN XP and/or Ubuntu. please help me choose the CPU.
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!! :prayer:
P.S. i can sell you a CPU with or w/o cooler if you want.but only the one that i don't choose.
pentium 4 SL7PW or pentium D SL8ZH?
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Re: Which CPU is better? P4 3.2 with HT or Pen D 2.66 dual core?

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i think the penty D will be faster but i think its hotter as well
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Re: Which CPU is better? P4 3.2 with HT or Pen D 2.66 dual core?

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Pentium D hands down. You could easily overclock that to 3.2+Ghz thanks to its high multiplier. Just make sure that the stock cooling will keep the temps around 60C.

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Re: Which CPU is better? P4 3.2 with HT or Pen D 2.66 dual core?

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i'm using an intel D101GGC mobo. it can't overclock and i'm not willing to buy a new one. my old one got fried because of a few screws left on it. and i'm not using stock cooler for either CPU's. i'm using some evercool coolers. they work pretty good. Penty 4 3.2 with HT-55C. the penty D is 64C
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are those idle temps or are you stressing the cpu, if its idle they seem a little high
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Re: Which CPU is better? P4 3.2 with HT or Pen D 2.66 dual core?

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it stated that the pentium 4 and D are supposed to run around 68C. and yes, those are idle. i can turn off HT for the P4 and i can disable 1 core for P D in windows XP. so it'll be colder. these temps are when i'm in the bios.maybe the temp monitor is more sensitive on this board.something's just not right with the temp.
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