What cpu?

[Kazoon]

Looking at getting a new computer and was wondering what would be better a AMD Quad core or a Intel core 2 duo? I know there is limited software that takes advantage of dual core cpu's right now so is there realy a need for a quad core?

 

[Shane]

get a Quad core Intel....you will not be dissapointed.

im not an Intel fanboy before everyone starts ranting,i was looking at info for the Phenom2 s today they look intresting,you could wait until they are released but i doubt they will be cheap.

question is realy.....what do you intend to do on your pc? Gaming..... or just the usual Internet/Email surfing?

 

[Kazoon]

I do alot of video editing and run heavy cpu programs as well as some gaming, however the program I run will take advantage of a dual core cpu but not a quad core so that being said would I just be wasting my money on a quad core? Do you see alot of programs actually using quad core cpu's in the near future? I dont see very many programs that take advantage of dual cores right now and they have been around for quite a while now.

 

[Shane]

you say "video editing and run heavy cpu programs" definatly quad.

no you wont be wasting your money if you opt for a Quad core over the dual core even though the software you use is optimised for dual core it will still run great if not better having 2 more cores.

 

[Kazoon]

Alright thank you....one more question now, what quad core? You say Intel but What about the AMD quad core? How do they stack up against eachother? I dont want to build my own computer and I can get a realy great price on an AMD machine right now. Would the Intel be worth the extra cost?

 

[Shane]

Alright thank you....one more question now, what quad core?

depends what your budget is....alot of people went with intel quads because the AMD Phenom quads had a TLB bug,not sure if the newer phenoms have that bug anymore though.

i would say atm that paying that extra for an intel build is better,you could get an I7 build.

again budget comes into mind.