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Old 05-06-2008, 12:22 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question amd or intel???

i need help choosing cause im getting a custom computer but i don't want if i should get amd or Intel and please explain the difference between them

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if you are going high end get intel (q6600 or e8400), if you are looking for a budget computer, either the 2160 or AMD
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yea im thinking of going intel e8500
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Gaming? Any multitasking?
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yea gaming and the every day web.
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Old 05-06-2008, 01:29 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Intel, E8400 or if you think you'll also be multitasking, go Q6600.
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