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May 10th, 2005, 02:52 PM
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AMD vs Intel
I just read some interesting things about crytek, MS XP, and AMD 64bit processors. LINK
So now my question is, what would you go with, an AMD 64, or a P4?
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Re: AMD vs Intel
Last time I actually brought a processor AMD were loads cheaper for equivalent performance. Assuming that hasn't changed and assuming there's a massive premium for AMD 64 (When isn't there a premium for a new technology?) I'd go standard 32bit AMD.
Of course if it's not loads more expensive I'd go AMD 64. 
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Re: AMD vs Intel
Unless you are really really really PC savy, XP64 is not for you. I run both AMD and Intel systems, and have gotten good service from both. With that said, Intel still has the edge because of their chipsets. You can't go wrong with a P4 in an Intel board.
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Re: AMD vs Intel
A 64-bit processor is kind of overkill if you're not doing lots of 64-bit calculations or don't need tons of memory (real or virtual). Best value would be AMD processors in the "middle range", like 3000+ to 3400+. I have a P4, and those are nice too, especially with an Intel board... but it's more expensive.
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Re: AMD vs Intel
I actually just built my new system a couple of months ago. Went Athlon 3200+ (Winchester) on an MSI K8N Neo2 board with 1 gb of PDP Dual-channel PC3200 memory. SE sure runs a lot faster than on my old Athlon 650 T-bird.  |
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Re: AMD vs Intel
I'm currently playing a PBW turn on my P2-166 lappy.
Why do you need anything more?
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Re: AMD vs Intel
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I'm currently playing a PBW turn on my P2-166 lappy.
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Re: AMD vs Intel
I am a big convert to AMD. It started when I built my first Athlon 1500+ machine. Before that I was Intel only. But intel was 2 to 3 times as expensive. Now I have a rock'n machine that didn't cost that much to build. AMD is just too cost effective to pass up.
Here are my specs:
Antec Super LANBOY Case
Antec 480W Power Supply TRUE480
MSI "K8T NEO2-F" VIA K8T800 Pro
EGA GeForce FX 6800 DDR 128MB
AMD Athlon™64 3200+ 2.0GHz, 512KB L2 Cache 939-Pin 64-bit Processor
1 GB RAM (2 X 512MB 3200 DDR 400) Corsair
Seagate 120GB 8mb cache 7200 HD
Western Digital 25GB
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Re: AMD vs Intel
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atomannj said:
I am a big convert to AMD. It started when I built my first Athlon 1500+ machine. Before that I was Intel only. But intel was 2 to 3 times as expensive. Now I have a rock'n machine that didn't cost that much to build. AMD is just too cost effective to pass up.
Here are my specs:
Antec Super LANBOY Case
Antec 480W Power Supply TRUE480
MSI "K8T NEO2-F" VIA K8T800 Pro
EGA GeForce FX 6800 DDR 128MB
AMD Athlon™64 3200+ 2.0GHz, 512KB L2 Cache 939-Pin 64-bit Processor
1 GB RAM (2 X 512MB 3200 DDR 400) Corsair
Seagate 120GB 8mb cache 7200 HD
Western Digital 25GB
Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS
DVD ROM 8x
DVD+R/RW and -R/RW Drive 4X Dual Format
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Got any benchmarks to show us?
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Re: AMD vs Intel
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I'm currently playing a PBW turn on my P2-166 lappy.
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