free AMD FX-55 or free intel 3.0 D ??

yes... free.

i bought a AMD 4200 computer, i've had nothing but problems with it, HP is going to provide me with a free upgrade. i can have a intel 3.0 dual core, or an AMD FX-55 dual core, my choice.

which do you recommend i take? can i please have a few opinions?

i say AMD, but i just want to hear what you think too, just to make sure i'm making the right choice.

thank you for your time.

 

What will you be using it for the most? video editing, video games?
you will probably get many different opinions on this site,
just check out this neverending thread on the topic
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/344865

 

i make a living on my computer, i use it everyday.

i don't do design or anything, but i do play games.

i don't care about the name, i care about performance.

which of these two specific processors will perform the best overall?

 

If you game then you will want to go with the FX-55.

 

i would also go for the AMD but im not quite sure which intel chip that is, is it the "extreme edition" one or what?

 

i doubt it.

doesn't the extreme edition have 1000 FSB?

the AMD has 2500 FSB.

 

AMD all the way.

M

 

No choice, here - AMD every single time!

 

I wish I was as lucky as you