AMD or Intel?

pbowman · 09-08-2009, 09:11 AM

Hello,

Wanting to get a new system, but don't have a lot of cash to spend. I have saved around 600 bucks so far and have seen a few systems, mainly on newegg and tigerdirect ranging from 500-700. Also, saw one system at bestbuy for 600.

The bestbuy system has this in in
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q8200
Features 4 processing cores, 1333MHz frontside bus, 4MB L2 cache and 2.33GHz processor speed per core. 6GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.
# Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
# 750GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
# NVIDIA GeForce G100 graphics
Features up to 512MB of video memory for lush images. Supports 7.1-channel high-definition audio. HDMI port and DVI port for connecting HD components.

Anyway, not for sure if I should go towards amd or intel, and if so which one. I know the I7 is the latest chip, but just can't afford that one.

Thank you

Phil

**Tyree** · 09-08-2009, 10:23 AM

I build & use Intel only but that's a personal preference.
Save your money and build your own. Pre-builts very often use low quality parts to keep costs down.
Do you need peripherals (Monitor-keyboard-Mouse-OS)?

**greenbrucelee** · 09-08-2009, 10:28 AM

+1 for Intel only + Nvidia GPU only

pbowman · 09-08-2009, 10:32 AM

OS I will need, but have all the other peripherals.

**Tyree** · 09-08-2009, 10:54 AM

This thread has an $800 build. Deleting/changing a couple of items brings it into the $700 range. I don't know what your specific needs/wants are in a pC but you could even build it cheaper with a mATX Mobo and some other changes.
Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec
Delete the Zalamn CPU cooler (not a necessity)
Use a Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115056

Dacads · 09-08-2009, 11:24 AM

That best buy system isn't great, low end quad core, your better off with high end dual core and you should really be going for system with a dedicated graphics card depending on what you'll be using the system for

I've found a great deal at cyberpower
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_I/
Decent AMD 250 BE, 4GB Corsair RAM , big 500GB HDD and great GTS 250 graphics card, the power supply my need changing to a better branded one such as the thermaletake 650w on the customize page or you can get a Corsair 650W TX for $100, $80 after MIR on newegg. Don't forget to change OS to with windows 7 upgrade voucher which is free.

Dacads

**Tyree** · 09-08-2009, 11:34 AM

Do you know what brand of PSU is included? All I see is a 600W PSU.

Dacads · 09-08-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyree

Do you know what brand of PSU is included? All I see is a 600W PSU.

No that's why I said you might wanna change power supply

**simpswr** · 09-08-2009, 12:42 PM

Generally speaking, right now, you will get higher performance with intel . . more bang for the buck with AMD. I have not built a Intel system for several years because of the pricing diffferential

ebackhus · 09-08-2009, 04:20 PM

I use AMD only now. Have since my old 486. You might get a little performance edge with Intel but in real-world use it's too little to make the extra cost worth it.

09-08-2009, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 123 OS: WinXP	AMD or Intel? Hello, Wanting to get a new system, but don't have a lot of cash to spend. I have saved around 600 bucks so far and have seen a few systems, mainly on newegg and tigerdirect ranging from 500-700. Also, saw one system at bestbuy for 600. The bestbuy system has this in in Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q8200 Features 4 processing cores, 1333MHz frontside bus, 4MB L2 cache and 2.33GHz processor speed per core. 6GB DDR2 memory For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB. # Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. # 750GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm) Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times. # NVIDIA GeForce G100 graphics Features up to 512MB of video memory for lush images. Supports 7.1-channel high-definition audio. HDMI port and DVI port for connecting HD components. Anyway, not for sure if I should go towards amd or intel, and if so which one. I know the I7 is the latest chip, but just can't afford that one. Thank you Phil

09-08-2009, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,729 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: AMD or Intel? I build & use Intel only but that's a personal preference. Save your money and build your own. Pre-builts very often use low quality parts to keep costs down. Do you need peripherals (Monitor-keyboard-Mouse-OS)? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-08-2009, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,876 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: AMD or Intel? +1 for Intel only + Nvidia GPU only __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

09-08-2009, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 123 OS: WinXP	Re: AMD or Intel? OS I will need, but have all the other peripherals.

09-08-2009, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,729 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: AMD or Intel? This thread has an $800 build. Deleting/changing a couple of items brings it into the $700 range. I don't know what your specific needs/wants are in a pC but you could even build it cheaper with a mATX Mobo and some other changes. Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec Delete the Zalamn CPU cooler (not a necessity) Use a Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale $120 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115056 __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-08-2009, 11:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dacads Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 188 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: AMD or Intel? That best buy system isn't great, low end quad core, your better off with high end dual core and you should really be going for system with a dedicated graphics card depending on what you'll be using the system for I've found a great deal at cyberpower http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_I/ Decent AMD 250 BE, 4GB Corsair RAM , big 500GB HDD and great GTS 250 graphics card, the power supply my need changing to a better branded one such as the thermaletake 650w on the customize page or you can get a Corsair 650W TX for $100, $80 after MIR on newegg. Don't forget to change OS to with windows 7 upgrade voucher which is free. Dacads

09-08-2009, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,729 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: AMD or Intel? Do you know what brand of PSU is included? All I see is a 600W PSU. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-08-2009, 12:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
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09-08-2009, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
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