AMD x2 vs Intel

[01tib]

well it really depends on taste, and how much you want to spend... basically the rule is this

AMD -> gamers usually like them, cheaper, overall good performance
Intel -> great processors but spendy only downside is they run hot

[amicheze]

Unless they changed, AMD used to be the one that had problems with heat. Intel used to run pretty cool compared to AMD.

Personally, I would choose Intel.

[JN607]

Whatever you decide to get, make sure it's a duo core because that helps make the computer do twice as many things twice as efficiently.

[ticklemedaly]

both my computers run Intel Core 2 Duos and I love them. Little more spendy than the AMD but overall they are great. Check into Cnet.com for reviews on specific computers and parts if you really want great info.

[Jim]

Intel has the upper hand right now, but is on the pricier side.

[legacy-user-33]

Well right now I'm stuck between 4 set ups, all within $200 of each other. I'm not a gamer, but I like to do multiple tasks at once, so which is better for the price?

Athlon duo x2 4000+=$1069
Athlon duo x2 5000+= $1169
Intel core 2 duo 6300= $1159
Intel core 2 duo 6400= $1209

[amicheze]

You'd probably be better off spending the extra money and getting the 6400.

[Jim]

For that little of a price difference I'd get the 6400

[legacy-user-33]

I'm going with the 6400, thanks guys.

[Jim]

Just a little heads up, the processor isn't going to make that huge of a difference in multi-tasking unless your doing some processor intensive stuff (in which case, that program with generally just run the task faster, not let you multi-task faster).

Invest in the most amount of ram you can afford, especially with vista.

[legacy-user-33]

This is the system I built to fit my needs for $1219.

Intel Core2 Duo Processor E6400 (2.13GHz, 1066 FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro
20 inch E207WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache

[amicheze]

Sounds like you got a great system for a hell of a deal. Congrats.