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Computer Suggestions? by albert on 12-04-2006 at 12:13 AM
hey guys, I've recently been searching for a new pc (desktop).
I was mostly wondering between the processors. If I should go with AMD x2 or Intel Core duo ViiV..
I don't actually know much in processors, and i was hoping you guys can help me understand.
I'm searching for something that is not only powerful, but something that is solid and that will last.
I've been looking through the HP computers for the moment..
I don't necessairly have a bugdet.. As long as it doesn't go over 2000$ CAN.
Thank you for the help.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by Supersonicdarky on 12-04-2006 at 12:37 AM
amd ftw!
amd works better even if the clock speed is lower
and why dont people build custom computers anymore? (buying parts separately). i find it very fun 
RE: Computer Suggestions? by Kenji on 12-04-2006 at 12:41 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Supersonicdarky
amd ftw!
My AMD is crappy, my celeron 900mhz is better than this thing.
Get an Intel Core 2 Duo, my Uncle has the E6700 really fast and stufs
quote:
Originally posted by Supersonicdarky
why dont people build custom computers anymore? i find it very fun
People are lazy
RE: Computer Suggestions? by Voldemort on 12-04-2006 at 12:47 AM
quote:ask kao/brian, they have core duo desktops...
Originally posted by alby
Intel Core duo ViiV
all hail intel!!!!!!!!!!!!1
RE: Computer Suggestions? by lizard.boy on 12-04-2006 at 12:53 AM
At this moment in time, the best average priced processor you can probably get is the Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 or E6600. I'd seriously recommend you DO NOT buy anything with Pentium in the name.
If you were looking for a laptop I'd honestly recommend a Macbook Pro with windows set as the default OS in bootcamp, but since your looking for a PC I'd recommend HP/Compaq or Dell, or to go the do it yourself route. Something like this may tickle your fancy.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by Nagamasa on 12-04-2006 at 01:31 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Voldemort
quote:ask kao/brian, they have core duo desktops...
Originally posted by alby
Intel Core duo ViiV
all hail intel!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I have one
! They're pretty good. Nothing wrong with it.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by albert on 12-04-2006 at 01:42 AM
quote:Looked at this one in particular, but this bothered me : Graphic Card: NVIDIA FX7300SE With Up To 256MB Shared Video Memory & TV Out
Originally posted by lizard.boy
Something like this may tickle your fancy.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by zach on 12-04-2006 at 01:42 AM
*Mac*
RE: Computer Suggestions? by Voldemort on 12-04-2006 at 01:43 AM
oh. the irony.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by lizard.boy on 12-04-2006 at 01:46 AM
quote:
Originally posted by alby
quote:Looked at this one in particular, but this bothered me : Graphic Card: NVIDIA FX7300SE With Up To 256MB Shared Video Memory & TV Out
Originally posted by lizard.boy
Something like this may tickle your fancy.
You can upgrade the graphics card if you wish, but if you don't want to you can always look for a different system.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by ShawnZ on 12-04-2006 at 02:53 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Supersonicdarky
amd ftw!
amd works better even if the clock speed is lower
no, the clock speed for AMDs is relatively about half that of Intel processors while executing the same number of operations. This means intel needs about double the clock speed to run as well as AMDs, and that simply isn't possible while keeping a low temperature. With the Intel Core 2 Duo, they've fixed this problem, and Core 2s run about the same operations per second as the AMDs with the same clock speeds.
Edit: in fact, Core 2s supposedly wipe the floor with the existing AMDs
RE: Computer Suggestions? by Voldemort on 12-04-2006 at 02:59 AM
http://directron.com/earsaverpm1.html
RE: RE: Computer Suggestions? by Ptoye on 12-04-2006 at 07:30 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Dazmatic
quote:
Originally posted by Supersonicdarky
amd ftw!
My AMD is crappy, my celeron 900mhz is better than this thing.
Get an Intel Core 2 Duo, my Uncle has the E6700 really fast and stufs
quote:
Originally posted by Supersonicdarky
why dont people build custom computers anymore? i find it very fun
People are lazy
hey, so if ur uncle has the E6700 i am about to get my laptop with the T7200...which is better?
RE: Computer Suggestions? by Kenji on 12-04-2006 at 07:36 PM
quote:How the hell am i meant to know...
Originally posted by Ptoye
hey, so if ur uncle has the E6700 i am about to get my laptop with the T7200...which is better?
RE: Computer Suggestions? by kao on 12-05-2006 at 07:56 PM
quote:Maybe a year or two ago, yes. I was an AMD Fanboy to death back then, but since the core 2 duo, AMD have fallen waaaay behind
Originally posted by Supersonicdarky
amd ftw!
amd works better even if the clock speed is lower
and why dont people build custom computers anymore? (buying parts separately). i find it very fun
Core 2 Duo are far better than AMD AM2 processors.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by brian on 12-05-2006 at 09:50 PM
Core 2 Duo's are the best bang for the buck, for around $400 CAD, you can get the E6600 which can outperform the AMD FX-61.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by WDZ on 12-07-2006 at 04:31 PM
quote:=o
Originally posted by kao
Core 2 Duo are far better than AMD AM2 processors.
Got any links to benchmarks or reviews to back that up? =/
RE: Computer Suggestions? by Adeptus on 12-07-2006 at 04:53 PM
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2014646,00.asp
For a good "bang for the buck" comparison, look at the E6600 numbers vs AM2 5000+, which cost about the same.
It's nice to see Intel sticking it to the AMD fanboys for once -- and they've really done it this time.
RE: Computer Suggestions? by John Anderton on 12-07-2006 at 08:23 PM
quote:i do too
Originally posted by Voldemort
quote:ask kao/brian, they have core duo desktops...
Originally posted by alby
Intel Core duo ViiV
all hail intel!!!!!!!!!!!!1
fyi, E6600 ftw
Assuming you can afford it, its the best
RE: Computer Suggestions? by albert on 12-07-2006 at 08:26 PM
I am going to sound like a noob.. But are these Intel Core 2 duo better than a Pentium 4?! 
RE: Computer Suggestions? by John Anderton on 12-07-2006 at 08:48 PM
quote:way way better
Originally posted by alby
I am going to sound like a noob.. But are these Intel Core 2 duo better than a Pentium 4?!