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Puzzled between AMD or Intel Pentium. Advice Plz!

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Mr Goldberg, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello...

    Im going to buy a new HARDCORE Desktop for my personal use ,but a bit confused,whether to go for AMD Dual Core or Intel Core2Duo..

    The reviews and recommendations are 50-50 now and so im a bit in a dilemma.

    Gaming purpose is just a NO-NO ,since im a System Developer and i just need a high end performance and heavy speed processing speed..

    Kindly let me know,what you think,from your own experiences..
     
    Mr Goldberg, Dec 9, 2008 IP
  2. Project Mobius

    Project Mobius Peon

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    i don't think you will go wrong with either one, seriously. There will always be AMD/Intel hater/fanboy. I personally use Intel....just being like that since my first computer...so just want to stick to it
     
    Project Mobius, Dec 9, 2008 IP
  3. MWH-Jon

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    Both are quite outdated now? If your after "hardcore" desktop I would get at least an Intel Q6660, I personally believe Intel will be the better choice, you can pick them up at great prices now.
     
    MWH-Jon, Dec 9, 2008 IP
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    buffalo101 Member

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    Huh ? Why are you suggesting a Q ?

    You can find benchmarks for practically any application there is. Compare the two CPUs that fit your budget and select the winner.
     
    buffalo101, Dec 9, 2008 IP
  5. MWH-Jon

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    Well It would help if we had the exact names of the processors to help you, I suggested the Q because I was thinking like a system builder, it is cheaper than select Core 2 Duos and one of the best in terms of price and performance.
     
    MWH-Jon, Dec 9, 2008 IP
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    As a developer, either choice would be fine. I would check out local stores ( except Best Buy or Circuit City, big rip offs ) to compare specs and prices, and set yourself a budget. If you are getting a Vista system, find a system that offers alot of ram and consider installing XP instead. Whatever you find, there are deals out there. Even lately Walmart has been carrying some pretty awesome lines at really good prices.

    You just gotta remember that computers get old very fast. I wouldn't find a new AMD system under an X2 4200 or a standard Intel ( get a Core2Duo ). But again, either would be just perfect for you.

    ( Small note, I'm an AMD guy and a programmer, never could complain about my AMD and its quite old and still runs strong and fast )
     
    xxKillswitch, Dec 9, 2008 IP
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    digitalduke Notable Member

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    I would go for Intel.

    Good luck! ;)
     
    digitalduke, Dec 9, 2008 IP
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    Stroh Notable Member

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    Compare the price tag and I bet that'll tell you which is better.
     
    Stroh, Dec 9, 2008 IP
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    That's the catch point and determining factor. With equal performance, Intel is slightly costlier than the AMD. Now you decide what to buy?
     
    dairyman, Dec 9, 2008 IP
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    id suggest going with an AMD quadcore, or dualcore. The last Intel CPU Ive used was a PIII Xeon, then i found AMD.

    Once you go AMD, you never go back.
     
    owt200x, Dec 9, 2008 IP
  11. Mr Goldberg

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    Well,i got to have a VISTA ULTIMATE SP1 Loaded System with 4GB RAM .
    Just i need to choose a Processor,so that i can then go for the Motherboard..

    Price doesnt matter ,but i just need a HARDCORE BEST PERFORMING PC.
    Thats it!

    From above replies,im unable to choose now even..
    Can anyone suggest me,which particular one,should i go for?

    PERFORMANCE AND SPEEDY PROCESSING IS MY NEED!
     
    Mr Goldberg, Dec 10, 2008 IP
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  13. Mr Goldberg

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    Ok AMD Phenom 9950 2.6GHz Quad-Core seems good to me..

    I will try to fetch the price details today..
     
    Mr Goldberg, Dec 10, 2008 IP
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    cheapez Active Member

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    I would get the IntelCore2Duo, it's fast and it's cheaper than ADM, last time I checked.
     
    cheapez, Dec 10, 2008 IP
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    Intel seem to be ahead at the moment.
     
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    Intel is currently ahead of AMD by a mile. I used to really like AMD and I have been using them since the Athlon/Duron days but so far none of AMD's current offerings can beat Intel.
     
    cool_78, Dec 10, 2008 IP
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    AMD is good for gaming purpose i think..but if rights on my hands then i would go with Intel...there is no comparison... Intel is best..
     
    aleale, Dec 10, 2008 IP
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    Intel is much better than AMD for the higher end models.
    Intel Core2Quad and Core2Extreme would be good.
    If the budget permits, you should definitely go for the newly launched Intel Core i7 with 4-8gb DDR3 RAM.
     
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  19. Mr Goldberg

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    OK DONE!!
    IM going for INTEL CORE2DUO only..

    Just one question...

    I will be having 4GB RAM.
    So what processor model and motherboard should i go for ??
    Exactly,model number and name.
    THANKS!!
     
    Mr Goldberg, Dec 10, 2008 IP
  20. buffalo101

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    That's no longer the way it goes. I was an AMD fan for their lower priced performance, but if you look at it now:

    http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2014685,00.asp

    You can see that AMD outruns Intel in a VERY few tests. And since budget is not an issue, he should go for Intel. However, my opinion is that it would be idiotic to get the very BEST/most expensive CPU, you'll pay x3 the price for a few percentages of extra performance.
     
    buffalo101, Dec 11, 2008 IP