I am building my own PC what is the best processor to use for a mid-range machine? AMD or Pentium? any suggestions?
2006-08-22 02:16:36 · 16 answers · asked by Limeboy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
AMD cheaper and better
An AMD X2 processor would be just like the Intel Duo and is 64bit, so, would support 64bit programs (if you have a 64bit OS installed of course)
2006-08-22 02:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by ...Sky the Limits... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has an opinion so heres mine. AMD by far is a better processor for a gameing PC but lacks for a multi tasking PC. I use an AMD because I do do alot of gameing. Pentium is a great product and for a Business PC it is the best, you have to decide what your mainly going to do with your PC, If your going to use it to surf the web, run a messenger service, work on a website then Pentium is for you but if your "thing" is gameing I would go with the AMD. As I said, this is just an opinion, take it for what its worth.
Good Luck
2006-08-22 09:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Steelr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intel Core 2 Dual
2006-08-22 12:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by jay79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then new pentium duo core are not that expensive and will get you started on the next new wave of machines and you will be ready for the implementation of Windows Vista. Hope this helps
2006-08-22 09:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by hardirish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300-E6400
2006-08-22 09:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by descartesprotege 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This like a Ford or Chevy question. What are you priorities? Performance will not be different if you're cruising the Internet and sending email, the same is true of running office applications.
The cpu with the larger L2 cache will probably provide greater performance, but how many dollars is it worth?
2006-08-22 09:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by hlsj_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AMD has developed dual-core before Pentium and it's definitely better. Also it has higher working temperature than Pentium.
Chose 64-bit, 552 MB, with SATA.
2006-08-22 09:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by Dream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Pentium D dual core
2006-08-22 09:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm surprised a lot of ppl are still recommending amd.
based on the current situation, intel is ur best bet.
i'm going along wif descartesprotege.
go for the Core 2 Duo E6300/E6400.
simply outclasses the amd.
2006-08-22 11:11:05 · answer #9 · answered by Mosiac 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pentium proccesor.
2006-08-22 09:21:22 · answer #10 · answered by John G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋