What is the right notebook for me? AMD or Intel?

[SnoopSanders]

So I'm looking at HP notebooks because I need an upgrade and I'm trying to figure out which one of these to get.

The Intel notebook, with a lesser video card...

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Category&v1=Versatile+performance&series_name=dv6700t_series

-I would get the 2.4 ghz processor and the 8400gs GPU

Or the AMD notebook, with a stronger video card...

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Category&v1=Versatile+performance&series_name=dv5z_series

-I would get the 2.2 ghz processor and the HD3450 GPU

I really don't have enough knowledge of processors to figure out which one is better. I have never used an AMD before and I know they have some different qualities that Intel processors don't have. I do however like the fact that the AMD notebook has a better GPU and is cheaper, I just would like to know if it would be a good choice to go with the AMD. BTW, I'm going to use this computer for mostly school work and I do some gaming too, not extreme gaming though, I don't mind playing on low quality setting if I need to.

Also, I have only looked at Gateway, Dell, and Alienware laptops and if anyone has any other suggestions I would be open to them. These are just the ones I liked the best so far.

Thanks.

 

[cohen]

What is your budget??

Can i recommend something off newegg???

 

[Gareth]

I like AMD notebooks, as they run so much cooler, so its less painful and quieter on the lap.

 

[James^.^]

You can always buy a laptop cooler if the CPU is running too hot.

 

[SnoopSanders]

What is your budget??

Can i recommend something off newegg???

I really don't want to be paying more than $1200.

Also, if anyone does know, I would like to know some more about the processors...

 

[Gareth]

You can always buy a laptop cooler if the CPU is running too hot.

Yeah, then it becomes extra bulk and noise, which is not good for us travellers

 

[Kill Bill]

Intel is better + It's x86.

 

[Gareth]

All CPUs on the market today are x86 compatible?

 

[Kill Bill]

All CPUs on the market today are x86 compatible?

Amd isn't. AMD is based on a different arch

 

[Gareth]

my AMDs are x86-64

 

[Kill Bill]

my AMDs are x86-64

Hard to explain. The archecture is different.

 

[cohen]

I really don't want to be paying more than $1200.

Also, if anyone does know, I would like to know some more about the processors...

OK,

View one of these:

• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114458 - 3
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220273 - 2
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114473 - 1

I have put numbers each to next one saying which one is best to get.

 

[TrainTrackHack]

Amd isn't. AMD is based on a different arch

WTF? Yes, AMD is based on different architecture, DUH, but they still use the x86 instruction set. If they didn't, you couldn't run windows - or any windows apps - on AMD CPUs.

 

[SnoopSanders]

*sigh* I guess I'll never find out which laptop is better lol. To the other guy who gave me other links, those are nice but I did find this one which is about the same price and better specs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220308

It seems like a good one to me.

 

[voyagerfan99]

*sigh* I guess I'll never find out which laptop is better lol. To the other guy who gave me other links, those are nice but I did find this one which is about the same price and better specs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220308

It seems like a good one to me.

That one is very good! I'd get it!

 

[cohen]

*sigh* I guess I'll never find out which laptop is better lol. To the other guy who gave me other links, those are nice but I did find this one which is about the same price and better specs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220308

It seems like a good one to me.

Very nice, that is one of the ones i suggested

 

[Buzz1927]

Very nice, that is one of the ones i suggested

No it's not, the one in your link is a different machine!