Quote Originally Posted by number001 View Post
Lately, Intel has been pricing their dual core cpus very aggressively. Bet. Intel's entry level dual core cpus and single core (ie. Pentium D 805 vs. Pentium 4 506) of the same clock speed and FSB, the difference is only Php 400 so I would get the dual core if the discrepancies in price is not subtantial or negligible. Its a different story for AMD's Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 X2 because of their larger discrepancies in prices but that is going to change soon.
I would just like to comment on the Intel Pentium D 805. This is a bang for the buck processor IMO. I almost bought one actually. But it's only bang for the buck if you overclock it.

This was tested by Tomshardware.com at it's stock speed and overclocked. At overclocked it performs very well, not too far behind AMD Athlon 64 3800+, but produces a lot of heat and they suggests to get a better HSF.

But at stock speed the 805 just isn't enough for enthusiasts.

BTTT I would suggest you get the dual core.