I can't decide....

ShaneS_009 · 01-18-2009, 11:02 PM

I am new to this site!! and hope to learn a lot from everyone here.
My problem is that I don't know which to go with, AMD or Intel. I don't want to start anything with the fan boys about which is better or whatnot. I just want to know the pro's and con's of both of them. For me I am trying to build a home PC for as little as possible. I am leaning towards AMD because of it being cheap, but is there a reason why they are so cheap? Do you have to have bigger processor to equal that of a lower powered intel?

Thanks

netBooger · 01-18-2009, 11:15 PM

Intel. It holds the market right now and it is because their cpu's are just better atm. I would suggest getting a Core 2 Duo unless you just want a basic cpu to do basic processes such as internet, word processing, etc...

If you want to do gaming, or anything processor intensive then go Intel.

ShaneS_009 · 01-18-2009, 11:31 PM

See what I have right now is a 1.8 P4 and it can't run alot of the stuff that I want to do. I want to play some games, nothing crazy like Crysis. I want to put a TV tuner in it so I can use it as a TV in my room so I can just chill in there. Then just as a daily computer internet surfer, and homework stuff

netBooger · 01-18-2009, 11:32 PM

What are you trying to run that your P4 can't run?

ShaneS_009 · 01-18-2009, 11:58 PM

COD4 lol My brother just bought it, and I wanted to see if it would even try to play.

My video card is only a Geforce 5200.

ohnoes · 01-19-2009, 12:03 AM

I would go for an Intel processor. They are more reliable.

worshipme · 01-19-2009, 11:46 AM

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My problem is that I don't know which to go with, AMD or Intel. I don't want to start anything with the fan boys about which is better or whatnot. I just want to know the pro's and con's of both of them. For me I am trying to build a home PC for as little as possible. I am leaning towards AMD because of it being cheap, but is there a reason why they are so cheap? Do you have to have bigger processor to equal that of a lower powered intel?

It depends on your situation, your budget and your needs. We'd need more info on your requirements.

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Intel. It holds the market right now and it is because their cpu's are just better atm. I would suggest getting a Core 2 Duo unless you just want a basic cpu to do basic processes such as internet, word processing, etc...

Intel's fastest CPU is faster than AMD's fastest CPU, but that doesn't mean that their whole line is better. Anything below the ultra high end AMD has CPUs that stack up very well against Intel and often better for the price.

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I would go for an Intel processor. They are more reliable.

ShaneS_009 · 01-20-2009, 12:13 PM

The Computer I have now, that I use for homework and stuff is:
Pentium 4 1.8ghz
Intel D845EBG2 MotherBoard
512mb ram
280w Power supply

I like to watch videos, and play games. My computer runs DOG slow when I run Photoshop CS3.

I Can't really upgrade my current computer because the Board only accepts up to a 533 FSB, and thats like a 2.8 ghz P4 max. That means No Hyperthreading or anything. The Board also only accepts a AGP 2x/4x and those arent any good and can be hard to find.

So I pretty much need new parts. I have an Idea what I want going with all AMD. I just want to know if it would more beneficial going with Intel.

worshipme · 01-20-2009, 12:36 PM

So you're building a new system? What is your budget?

ShaneS_009 · 01-20-2009, 01:08 PM

Yeah pretty much, I have the Disk Drives from my computer, then my Hard Drives, and I am going to keep my current Case but I am going to put a window in it.
The Budget, lol it is as cheap as possible with a decent set up. And something that won't leave me haning, so I can upgrade it later on.

I was thinking the
AMD athlon 64x2 5000 Bisbane 2.6ghz dual Core.
A Board that is Under $65 with Nice Built in Graphics( so I can Buy a Vid Card Later)
2 gig Ram
A power supply under $50 That will hand this set up.

But I dont know if just going with intel would be any better, with about the same cost.

01-18-2009, 11:02 PM	#1
ShaneS_009 Solid State Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 14	I can't decide.... I am new to this site!! and hope to learn a lot from everyone here. My problem is that I don't know which to go with, AMD or Intel. I don't want to start anything with the fan boys about which is better or whatnot. I just want to know the pro's and con's of both of them. For me I am trying to build a home PC for as little as possible. I am leaning towards AMD because of it being cheap, but is there a reason why they are so cheap? Do you have to have bigger processor to equal that of a lower powered intel? Thanks

01-18-2009, 11:15 PM	#2
netBooger Daemon Poster Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 562	Re: I can't decide.... Intel. It holds the market right now and it is because their cpu's are just better atm. I would suggest getting a Core 2 Duo unless you just want a basic cpu to do basic processes such as internet, word processing, etc... If you want to do gaming, or anything processor intensive then go Intel. __________________ \|\| Cosmos 1000 \|\| Asus Maximus Formula SE \|\| Q6850 3.00GHz \|\| Zalman 9700NT \|\| BFG 8800GTX OC \|\| 4GB Corsair Dominator 1066mhz \|\| Enermax Galaxy 850W \|\| Windows Vista Ultimate 64 \|\| WD Raptor 150GB x2 + WD Caviar 350GB \|\|

01-18-2009, 11:31 PM	#3
ShaneS_009 Solid State Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 14	Re: I can't decide.... See what I have right now is a 1.8 P4 and it can't run alot of the stuff that I want to do. I want to play some games, nothing crazy like Crysis. I want to put a TV tuner in it so I can use it as a TV in my room so I can just chill in there. Then just as a daily computer internet surfer, and homework stuff

01-18-2009, 11:32 PM	#4
netBooger Daemon Poster Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 562	Re: I can't decide.... What are you trying to run that your P4 can't run? __________________ \|\| Cosmos 1000 \|\| Asus Maximus Formula SE \|\| Q6850 3.00GHz \|\| Zalman 9700NT \|\| BFG 8800GTX OC \|\| 4GB Corsair Dominator 1066mhz \|\| Enermax Galaxy 850W \|\| Windows Vista Ultimate 64 \|\| WD Raptor 150GB x2 + WD Caviar 350GB \|\|

01-18-2009, 11:58 PM	#5
ShaneS_009 Solid State Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 14	Re: I can't decide.... COD4 lol My brother just bought it, and I wanted to see if it would even try to play. My video card is only a Geforce 5200.

01-19-2009, 12:03 AM	#6
ohnoes In Runtime Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 406	Re: I can't decide.... I would go for an Intel processor. They are more reliable. __________________ PC: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200@ 2.6ghz 8 GB(4x2GB DDR2 PC 6400) BFG Tech GTX 280 Maxtor 250GB SATA HD Laptop:Intel Mobile Core Duo 2 1.8ghzGHZ 4GB DDR2 RAM SLI 8800M GTX

01-20-2009, 12:13 PM	#8
ShaneS_009 Solid State Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 14	Re: I can't decide.... The Computer I have now, that I use for homework and stuff is: Pentium 4 1.8ghz Intel D845EBG2 MotherBoard 512mb ram 280w Power supply I like to watch videos, and play games. My computer runs DOG slow when I run Photoshop CS3. I Can't really upgrade my current computer because the Board only accepts up to a 533 FSB, and thats like a 2.8 ghz P4 max. That means No Hyperthreading or anything. The Board also only accepts a AGP 2x/4x and those arent any good and can be hard to find. So I pretty much need new parts. I have an Idea what I want going with all AMD. I just want to know if it would more beneficial going with Intel.

01-20-2009, 12:36 PM	#9
worshipme Golden Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,606	Re: I can't decide.... So you're building a new system? What is your budget? __________________ AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE @ 4.0GHz + TU120E lapped - MSI 770-CD45 AM3 - 2x2GB OCZ DDR3 1333MHz - Sapphire HD 4870 - Samsung Spinpoint 500GB 7200RPM 16MB cache HDD - Tagan TG600-BZ Piperock - (Currently open test bed) - Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit.

01-20-2009, 01:08 PM	#10
ShaneS_009 Solid State Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 14	Re: I can't decide.... Yeah pretty much, I have the Disk Drives from my computer, then my Hard Drives, and I am going to keep my current Case but I am going to put a window in it. The Budget, lol it is as cheap as possible with a decent set up. And something that won't leave me haning, so I can upgrade it later on. I was thinking the AMD athlon 64x2 5000 Bisbane 2.6ghz dual Core. A Board that is Under $65 with Nice Built in Graphics( so I can Buy a Vid Card Later) 2 gig Ram A power supply under $50 That will hand this set up. But I dont know if just going with intel would be any better, with about the same cost.

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