intel vs. AMD + dual core

ChrisDVD · 04-22-2006, 11:49 PM

Hello!

If i get a PC, should i get a intel or a AMD procesor???
This is what i mainly do: School on the internet, games, lots of movies (playing and burnin') and intenet. We got a dial up connection 9if it does any differenences)

By the way, i heard someone say a AMD 2x, is that a AMD dual core? or what? Thx

Chris

bigsaucybob · 04-22-2006, 11:52 PM

AMD X2 hands down. Its better overall.

tweaker · 04-22-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisDVD

School on the internet, games, lots of movies (playing and burnin') and intenet.

Get whatever is cheapest, doesnt matter to much.
Have a look at Praetors 101 here.
Computer Specs 101

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisDVD

By the way, i heard someone say a AMD 2x, is that a AMD dual core? or what?

X2 is an dual core chip yes.

Dialamo · 04-22-2006, 11:55 PM

Yep, AMD X2 (Not 2X) is a dual core processor. It is great for what you want to do. I would recommend their cheapest one, the X2 3800+, if you have a higher budget, go for a X2 4400+ or better.

[-0MEGA-] · 04-22-2006, 11:57 PM

I would recommend an AMD X2.

ChrisDVD · 04-23-2006, 12:00 AM

Well sure seem that AMD wins for what i do, Thx alot guys, and hope x2 (not 2x

) ain't that much.

Chris

[-0MEGA-] · 04-23-2006, 12:46 AM

The lowest model (X2 3800+), sells for around $300. Even though its the lowest X2, it's still very good.

ChrisDVD · 04-23-2006, 01:47 AM

well, i am not lookinng at something to buy. i jsut want to know, so when i buy my PC, i will look ofr a AMD x2, not a intel like i use to think wa sso great.

Chris

thebeginning · 04-23-2006, 05:58 AM

well if you're not going to buy, you probably should wait until just before you buy...because newer models are coming out.

fade2green514 · 04-23-2006, 06:00 AM

yea, you sounds like you'd like a single core proc. don't get me wrong, the dual cores are amazing i own one myself... but it doesn't sound to me like you'll be needing it at all.
what games?
internet + movie watching only requires a lower grade processor like a sempron or celeron.
in fact, i'd suggest a decent video card (or at least not a $10 one) i used to have a radeon 7000 and it lagged while watching movies.

04-22-2006, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisDVD Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,042	intel vs. AMD + dual core Hello! If i get a PC, should i get a intel or a AMD procesor??? This is what i mainly do: School on the internet, games, lots of movies (playing and burnin') and intenet. We got a dial up connection 9if it does any differenences) By the way, i heard someone say a AMD 2x, is that a AMD dual core? or what? Thx Chris

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Dialamo Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 198	Yep, AMD X2 (Not 2X) is a dual core processor. It is great for what you want to do. I would recommend their cheapest one, the X2 3800+, if you have a higher budget, go for a X2 4400+ or better. __________________ Computers For The Win!

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ChrisDVD Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,042	Well sure seem that AMD wins for what i do, Thx alot guys, and hope x2 (not 2x ) ain't that much. Chris

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ChrisDVD Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,042	well, i am not lookinng at something to buy. i jsut want to know, so when i buy my PC, i will look ofr a AMD x2, not a intel like i use to think wa sso great. Chris

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fade2green514 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: buffalo ny Age: 20 Posts: 3,630	yea, you sounds like you'd like a single core proc. don't get me wrong, the dual cores are amazing i own one myself... but it doesn't sound to me like you'll be needing it at all. what games? internet + movie watching only requires a lower grade processor like a sempron or celeron. in fact, i'd suggest a decent video card (or at least not a $10 one) i used to have a radeon 7000 and it lagged while watching movies. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3ghz HD 4850 512mb (750/2350mhz) 2x2gb G.Skill ddr2-835 (5-4-4-10) 2x80gb sata2 in RAID 0 system drive 250gb sata2 storage drive 13,574 - 3dmark06 score

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