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blur xc
August 21st, 2009, 04:08 PM
I build my first computer from scratch a few months ago, and on the advice of a friend I went w/ an Intel processor.

But, I've since noticed, you can get an AMD quad core for about the same price as an Intel Core 2 duo-

So, what's up w/ that?

What I bought- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

AMD's offerings- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103696 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103675

it's twice as much for an Intel Core 2 Quad 3ghz. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115130

Also, what's the deal w/ one at 95w and the other at 125w, while my intel is 65w....

BM

Mehall
August 21st, 2009, 04:20 PM
AMD gets you more bang for your buck, but Intel processors are certainly more power efficient, and arguably faster per core than AMD processors, pthough it all depends on use cases and specific processors.

When I eventually build myself a machine, i'm going AMD.

MikeTheC
August 21st, 2009, 04:22 PM
It's the effects of competition, and the fact that AMD is still "the underdog" in the CPU space.

RiceMonster
August 21st, 2009, 04:28 PM
I just went AMD when I bought my new desk (Phenom II X4). It's cheaper and it performs well. I'll be sticking with AMD from now on, I think.

Penguin Guy
August 21st, 2009, 04:32 PM
AMD is better value for money, but perhaps not as good support as Intel. I have heard that Intel performs better on Linux. Overall, though, I prefer AMD.

BuffaloX
August 21st, 2009, 04:34 PM
AMD usually gives you more bang for the buck, but even more importantly.
AMD is much more likely to offer you a good upgrade solution compatible with your "old" socket in a couple of years.
This makes it possible to increase the lifespan of your system by a couple of years, by simply upgrading CPU graphics and RAM.

Intel has a tendency to change sockets more often, and stop supporting old sockets much more quickly.

So long term savings may be much more than just the initial savings building your new system.

blur xc
August 21st, 2009, 04:39 PM
AMD usually gives you more bang for the buck, but even more importantly.
AMD is much more likely to offer you a good upgrade solution compatible with your "old" socket in a couple of years.
This makes it possible to increase the lifespan of your system by a couple of years, by simply upgrading CPU graphics and RAM.

Intel has a tendency to change sockets more often, and stop supporting old sockets much more quickly.

So long term savings may be much more than just the initial savings building your new system.


that right there is a compelling reason to go amd. My 775 socket is already out dated, the best I can get is that quad core proc. I posted, and then it's done... need a new mobo... and by then I'd probably need ddr3 ram anyway = cha-ching $$!!...

Either way, this computer runs great and will serve me well for several years...

BM