I may be buying a computer, and I need a second oppinion

kamikazitwinkie · 05-06-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi, I am buying a computer from my friend who is also upgrading, and I want to know which is better, and by how much.

My processor:Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80GHz
His processor:AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ (2 CPUs), 2.8 GHz

My video card:NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 4000 (Microsoft
His video card:Radeon X1650 Series

Everything else I've already worked out, but I would like to know on these two things. Thanks!

CuteSniper22 · 05-07-2008, 12:05 PM

CPU
1.Pentium 4 is single core processor, of course ur friend's amd dual-core processor faster than urs one.

2. Amd dual-core consume 65Watts, compared to urs P4 processor which uses 80w above if not mistaken

3. For my opinion, intel Core 2 Duo E6000 series or (E8000 series or Quad series if u got high budget). Besides that, i feel that Intel product more reliable than AMD...

For more CPU benchmark details: Here

GPU
Competitor of Graphic card X1650 is Geforce 7 series GPU. If really want to compare ur GPU, Geforce 4 series... totally outdated...

2. If you are geforce supporter, try 8800GS (If not mistaken, nvidia currently stopped reproduce it, and retailers priced down it... ) low price with high performance GPU. Best choice!!

3. Radeon HD 3000 series (consume less wattage)
(low budget 3450, 3650)
(high budget 3850, 3870, 3870X2)

Note: All above just my personal opinions, I'm more concern power consumption rather than CPU and GPU speed.....

Link: 8800 vs 3850/3870

05-06-2008, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
kamikazitwinkie Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp	I may be buying a computer, and I need a second oppinion Hi, I am buying a computer from my friend who is also upgrading, and I want to know which is better, and by how much. My processor:Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80GHz His processor:AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ (2 CPUs), 2.8 GHz My video card:NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 4000 (Microsoft His video card:Radeon X1650 Series Everything else I've already worked out, but I would like to know on these two things. Thanks!

05-07-2008, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
CuteSniper22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 OS: xp	Re: I may be buying a computer, and I need a second oppinion CPU 1.Pentium 4 is single core processor, of course ur friend's amd dual-core processor faster than urs one. 2. Amd dual-core consume 65Watts, compared to urs P4 processor which uses 80w above if not mistaken 3. For my opinion, intel Core 2 Duo E6000 series or (E8000 series or Quad series if u got high budget). Besides that, i feel that Intel product more reliable than AMD... For more CPU benchmark details: Here GPU Competitor of Graphic card X1650 is Geforce 7 series GPU. If really want to compare ur GPU, Geforce 4 series... totally outdated... 2. If you are geforce supporter, try 8800GS (If not mistaken, nvidia currently stopped reproduce it, and retailers priced down it... ) low price with high performance GPU. Best choice!! 3. Radeon HD 3000 series (consume less wattage) (low budget 3450, 3650) (high budget 3850, 3870, 3870X2) Note: All above just my personal opinions, I'm more concern power consumption rather than CPU and GPU speed..... Link: 8800 vs 3850/3870 Last edited by CuteSniper22 : 05-07-2008 at 12:15 PM.