AMD vs Intel
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The_Other_One
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Don't go looking for a specific brand. While Intel tends to be on top at the high-end, I hear the top AMD Phenom II's overclock like crazy (though the i5's and i7's overclock quite well too 
). But along the middle to low range, both companies are about equal. It all really depends on your budget.
). But along the middle to low range, both companies are about equal. It all really depends on your budget.
ganzey
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although i am an amd fan, intel does give better performance, but amd gives you more for your money. Intel i7 motherboard are a lot more than amd mobo's are, and yes-phenom II's do overclock quite well. i got my phenomII 940 3.0ghz running at 3.7 all the time, although i can go up to 4.1 for short periods of time, like for 3d mark or superpi.
Bodaggit23
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It all boils down to budget, as both manufacturers make great chips.
You'll get more "value" from an AMD system as you can get decent chips for much cheaper than Intel's high end stuff.
If you want the best and have the money, go for Intel socket 1366. :good:
You'll get more "value" from an AMD system as you can get decent chips for much cheaper than Intel's high end stuff.
If you want the best and have the money, go for Intel socket 1366. :good:
maroon1
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For multi-tasking, intel i7 would be the best choice since it supports Hyperthreading
moneymoguls
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AMD is less expensive with excellent performance. If money is no option, then go with the top end Intel Proc.
We need to know how much you are willing to spend on CPU/motherboard/Memory, that will tell the story right there. If the budget is somewhat unlimited, I would go with the Intel I7 920.
Actually, right now since the release of the I5, AMD is no competition. The I5 is the same price as the 965 Phenom II, the best CPU AMD has to offer and the I5 is as good if not better.
So, if you have a budget, go I5. If no budget, go with a socket 1366 I7 cpu.
If you have a low budget, like $300 or less to get CPU/mobo/ram than you'll be needing to go AMD. Yo ucan get an Athlon II quad core, decent mobo, and RAM for under $300.
But honestly, even any Dual core setup from AMD or Intel would crush the pentium 4 you have now.
Actually, right now since the release of the I5, AMD is no competition. The I5 is the same price as the 965 Phenom II, the best CPU AMD has to offer and the I5 is as good if not better.
So, if you have a budget, go I5. If no budget, go with a socket 1366 I7 cpu.
If you have a low budget, like $300 or less to get CPU/mobo/ram than you'll be needing to go AMD. Yo ucan get an Athlon II quad core, decent mobo, and RAM for under $300.
But honestly, even any Dual core setup from AMD or Intel would crush the pentium 4 you have now.
bomberboysk
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Generally speaking that isnt a highly correct statement, as you can get an i7 for $199 at microcenter, mobos can be had for around $140, and if you really wanna cheap out can get a dual channel memory kit for around $80.
Now, for the low end spectrum such as the Athlon X4, Phenom II X3, etc...Cant beat the price->performance.
Well, it depends on how you look at it. You can get a 955 for 175 bucks and a good Gigabyte 770 AM3 board for 75 bucks. Not a bad deal for 250 bucks. I'm still finding the i5 750, not that good of a deal if you consider throwing in the Phenom II 925/945 and 955. People get to wrapped up comparing it to the 965.
Haha, how true.
It really depends on if the OP finally posts what his budget is. Thats most of the determining factor.
Well he didn't say gaming he said multitasking, in which case he'd want atleast a quad. I was basing $400 off going with the 955 quad.
I just wanted to hear opinions from everyone. I figure out by looking what my budget should be I just want to see what everyone has to say and then look at it myself and determine what would be good. I have an AMD but that's even slower than this computer and older, and less ram.
It's good homework for me and good learning listening to all your thoughts on the two.
It's good homework for me and good learning listening to all your thoughts on the two.
MorningWood
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i7 > space travel