Which CPU brand do you choose?
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The_Other_One
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zerox said:
I agree there, but I do think AMD's usally have a better price... At least from what I've seen.
When the public can buy the same amount of speed and efficiency for a lesser amount of money than another brand, they usually do. Very few people pick Intel over AMD when i tell them AMD will be just as fast but a couple bucks cheaper. Not sure what "financial position" Intel is in, but they don't sell too good around here. At least not to average computer users wanting a home PC.
xDarkWizardx
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I think Intel is in more with the computer manufactures, like dell, more than the custom builders.
AMDCam said:
exactly, i was referring to the peopple who come to me wanting a computer. Some ask me what company is good (like Dell or Gateway) and i jsut recommend one. Others want a custom computer, and almost all of them go with AMD because of the price.
People who already know the difference between Intel and AMD and all their strong/weak points usually don't ask ME for help. Most just do it themselves or "custom build" a computer online.
"around here" is an abigious statement so sue me for not interpreting it the way you meant, and Darkwizard didn't post that
.Sure a lot of people may come to you and ask for an AMD system, my point, which you seemed to have missed completely, was that as many people that may come to you, a great many more go to Dell/Gateway and the like.
Cromewell said:
depends on who you talk to. most people around here have their computers built by teenagers over at IMS computer (considered "custom built") or they get someone to build it for them. i don't know anyone of my friends parents who don't have a (i guess representative?) come over and spec them out a PC, then they build it for them for a fee. faster and cheaper than a Dell or w/e.
be that as it may, where you live isn't representive of the entire population (including the corporate world). If it was this wouldn't be the case:
AMD sells to many 'crap' companies (HP, Compaq) Dell hasn't added AMD because (reportedly) they would be unable to maintain supply.
geoff5093 said:
of the people i know, this is entirely not true. i'm not going to talk out of my own experience, so when reading my statements, i am relating my facts to MY perception. not the entire population of the world and all of it's businesses and compaines and what not.
Cromewell said:
I don't consdier Compaq "crap" in any way. Still running 2 Compaq computers (one laptop one desktop) that have never had problems over the years. Ryan (my friend) bought a computer from CyberPower Inc. recently for $900+, and THAT was pure crap. But that's just my experiences...again...
xDarkWizardx
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Hmm, people are putting words in my mouth 
I have had bad experianes with HP and will never buy from them again. Proc fan died within 2 months of purchase and the PSU made a loud popping sound and produced a lot of smoke within a year.
I have had bad experianes with HP and will never buy from them again. Proc fan died within 2 months of purchase and the PSU made a loud popping sound and produced a lot of smoke within a year.
its just a misunderstanding. i'm not meaning to argue with anyone, just to clarify what i mean.
I'd agree with Cromewell, Dell and other big companies are selling ALOT better than custom rigs or w/e u want to call them as a whole. No doubt. But that's not what i was meaning. I was talking locally, which is only a small part of 1% or less i would imagine.
I'd agree with Cromewell, Dell and other big companies are selling ALOT better than custom rigs or w/e u want to call them as a whole. No doubt. But that's not what i was meaning. I was talking locally, which is only a small part of 1% or less i would imagine.
Yeah this all came from a misunderstanding of "around here," in any event all I was trying to say in post 388 (ironically, it wasn't read carefully
, or it was just outright misunderstood ) which seems to have started this spat (not to take credit from 4W4K3 , who made the post mine referenced) was that most average computer users wanting a home PC go to Dell or a company like them.
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wtf is this crap. Ive not made a post here for quite some time. But if you want to discuss then sure ....
1. From 4w4k3s comment, "around here" is a relative term and open to interpretation. Perhaps 4w4k3 meant "within nearest 100mi" perhaps he meant "within Newegg" -- it's not clear.
2. I hardly see Cromewell's comment as being exageratted but rather very open-ended
But you do make a very solid point. Perhaps we should read more carefully... like here for instance: http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?p=85205#post85205 ... perhaps we my interpret litterally too much ... but better litterally than to make overbearing comments without any semblence of background information (and then admit it). Perhaps it would be better if I made tactical-ambiguities a la Bobo?
Ok to avoid litany
1. Define "around here"
2. I hardly think teenagers pose a threat to Dell
hehe
In any case, this is getting off-topic, AMDCam, if you want to address your problems directly, PM me.
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Praetor said:Ok to avoid litany
1. Define "around here"
2. I hardly think teenagers pose a threat to Dell
hehe
OK, i'll define to clear things up. "Around here SPECIFICALLY means the CITY i live in, Coppell Texas. I've been here for like 9 yrs. or so, and am moving this summer
On average, custom build computer don't "pose a threat" to any large computer company like Dell or Apple or anything that big. But if you were to go around Coppell and ask what each individual would rather have, a Dell manufactured computer or a custom build computer with someone who comes to your house and consults with you and all that...I would bet most people would say "custom built". That's just my guess though, not a definite fact. People around here love custom stuff, custom houses, custom choppers, custom everything. it shows that you are able to afford top quality materials that are build and designed for YOU.
What sounds better? "I've got a custom built computer designed and built to fit my needs." Or, "I've got a Dell." I personally think Custom" has more prestige in it.
Sorry for the confusion
