Better gaming rig? Amd or intel?

[jk5billion]

I am trying to decide which of these two machines would make a better gaming computer. Also I would like some suggestion on what type of graphic card i should upgrade too. And when i do install a more powerful graphics card should I also invest in a bigger power supply? 350w seems grossly inadequate.


1.HP AMD Phenom™ Desktop 2.20GHz, 750GB HD, 24" LCD
# Processor and Memory: AMD LIVE™ Smarter Digital Entertainment, AMD Phenom™ X4 9550 Quad-Core Processor
# 6144MB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x2048MB 2x1024MB) (expandable to 8GB)
# 2MB L2+2MB shared L3 Cache
# Memory Slots: 2 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied)

Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives:
# 750GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive
# SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology: 16x max DVDR, 8x max DVDR DL, 8x max DVD+RW, 6x max DVD-RW, 12x max DVD-RAM, 40x max CD-R, 32x max CD-RW, 16x max DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM

Audio, Video and Graphics:
# High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
# NVIDIA GeForce 9300 GE graphics card with 256MB dedicated video memory, DVI and HDMI capabilities, and support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10; up to 2047MB total available graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista®

Connectivity:
# Integrated 10/100Mbps network interface
# 56k modem
# Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n

Ports/Slots:
# Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick - Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+
# 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 back)
# 2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 front, 1 back)
# Headphone; Microphone; Audio left/right-in; S-video-in; Composite video-in (front)
# 2 PS/2; Digital Audio Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear speaker-out; Side speaker-out; Center (subwoofer)(back)

Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor
# HP wireless keyboard and optical mouse with extended range (up to 30 feet)
# HP w2408h Vivid Color 24" diagonal widescreen flat panel monitor with BrightView panel with adjustable tilt and integrated speakers


Operating System:
# Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 - delivers premier performance, reliability and enhanced security

2.Dell XPS 420 Desktop 2.5GHz, 750GB HD, 22" LCD
# Processor and Memory: Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9300(2.5GHz 1333FSB) w/ 6MB cache
# 4GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz

Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives:
# 750GB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200RPM
# 3.5" Floppy Drive
# 16X DVD+R/RW

Audio, Video and Graphics:
# Integrated audio
# Dell AX210 USB Stereo Speaker
# ATI Radeon HD3650 256MB

Connectivity:
# 56K PCI Data Fax Modem

Ports/Slots:
# Dell 19 in 1 Enhanced Media Card Reader
# USB 2.0 Ports: 10: 2 front, 6 back, 2 internal
# Front: Microphone (1) and Headphone (1), 1394a (1), Optional RCA and S-Video ports with Xcelerator option
# Back: S/PDIF, (1 RCA & 1 Optical), 7.1 integrated sound audio I/O (5), DVI, VGA or S-video (Video I/O port depends on the graphics or TV tuner card)
# PCI: 3 Slots
# PCIe x1: 1 Slot
# PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 Slot
# PCIe x8: 1 Slot
#

Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor:
# Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard with USB Hub
# Dell 2-Button USB Optical Mouse
# 22" (22" viewable) E228WFP Wide Aspect Digital Flat Panel

Power:
# 375W Power Supply
#

Operating System:
# Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition

 

[bcoffee20]

the seconds better but what are you going to be paying for it?

 

[ronster667]

you should just build your own
i always prefer amd, i have a amd system and a intel system both are about 4 years old but the amd owns the intel

 

[Respital]

you should just build your own
i always prefer amd, i have a amd system and a intel system both are about 4 years old but the amd owns the intel

I agree that he should build his own.

If your talking about a 4 year old P4 then ya AMD owns it, but now Intel wipes the floor with intel kicks them in the stomach and rips them to shreds.

If you're planning on getting one of these two get the second one, although if you could tell us how much you're willing to spend and if you're willing to build it yourself you would probably be able to get a much better computer for the price.

 

[Gambino23]

Build your own like i am i prefer intel but thats up to you its more exspinsive but its worth it hope that helped like the others said..

 

[karder]

Try to find research, reviews and benchmarks online about intel and AMD, ATI and nVidia. Once you have done that, you will more clearly see which will suit your needs better. I was thinking about buying a complete computer as well, but when some people here suggested i build one instead, I listened and did some research.

I found that already built computers are generally 25-50% higher in cost. You can use that excess cash and build a much better computer yourself probably. Plus, people here are very friendly and everyone will give you a hand in case of questions...