Tiger DIrect is offering a barebones system which features a pentium D 840 3.2Ghz processor. I have always been an AMD person. In order for me to buy an AMD 64 X2 processor, it would cost me over $100 more. I am not a gamer, so would the pentium D be ok? I know AMD x2 is better than Intel's pentium D but does it really matter since I am not into gaming. I will be doing video streaming, music editing, watching DVD's, software development, database work and multimedia. I will have 1ghz of RAM because I have to have a have many programs open at one time.
So, in conclusion, unless a person is into gaming, would the pentium D 840 3.20Ghz suffice without any noticable differences? Right now I have an AMD athlon thunderbird 1.4Ghz. Again, I am an AMD person but I can't pass up a P-d 3.20Ghz barebones system for $199
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Feel free to recommend an AMD processor that is a little more inexpensive.
2006-09-05 01:54:20 · 9 answers · asked by Mikey 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Well, if you're primarily multitasking as described, you definitely want a dual-core system, so you'd eliminate single-core options like the Pentium 4 HT, outright. It's also important to keep in mind that the Pentium-D isn't a very good processor. It loses to equivalent AMD chips on almost every benchmark. The story is different for Intel's new chip, the Core 2 Duo - that sucker is blazingly fast, and currently king of the hill.
In order to make a fair comparison, we'd need to know the speed rating on the AMD x2 you're considering. I'd say if it's 3500+ or higher, then it's worth it (since at that rating it would be equivalent to a 3.5Ghz P4). Since both the Pentium-D and Athlon X2 are dual-core, we'd be comparing comparing apples to apples. If the AMD X2 you're considering is rated 3200+ or lower, then I doubt you'd see any performance gain, so go with the $100 savings.
2006-09-05 03:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid Pentium D 8xx series. They are basically "nuclear reactors" and also has 2 MB L2 Cace. Go for 9xx series instead, they are surely better and costs pretty much the same.
However, AMD 64 X2 is a better choice as it saves lot of energy and hear produced is much lesser. But do note that the new Intel Core 2 Duo beats all the processors in the market in terms of speed and heating issues. So if you can go for the Intel Core 2 6300 which is quite affordable.
2006-09-07 00:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by bnbaliga 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should also take into consideration the heat aspect. Pentium Ds have issues with overheating. Maximum PC even made a joke that they can double as a space heater in winter time.
Aside from that The AMD processors are still better at multitasking since they have more L1 Cache. Even the X2 3800 ($145) has 256KB of L1 cache compared to Pentim Ds measely 56KB. You can always wait a bit, AMDs prices are dropping like mad.
2006-09-05 03:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by taskr36 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cuite, that would cost you a bomb!
Alright, since you are not into gaming, AMD might be out. But you mentioned that you are a fan of AMD and you are into software development, multimedia, then I suggest you take AMD. AMD is well known in its multimedia field for being top in games and all sorts that deal with multimedia. Since when you see intel partnering a gaming company?
Anyway, which AMD processor are you looking for? AMD64X2 has many processors there. You can take a look at their site and they will evaluate their product from various benchmarks done.
If I were you, I will wait for quad core processor to launch before buying any processors now.
=) Have a nice day...
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2006-09-05 01:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
To answer your question, no, it won't make a big difference if you're not a gamer, a digital video producer, or editing any huge sound files. You would barely notice a significant difference - however, I have my own loyalty to AMD, so I would stick with them, personally.
But if you're trying to save money - no big difference at all.
2006-09-05 02:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely
2016-03-26 22:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest you to make a one time good investment on AMD 64bit..... coz
Its much better than intel D and future OS and applications demand faster computer....
So you should not be thinking of buying another one after an year or so...
So better go for AMD
2006-09-05 02:00:27 · answer #8 · answered by Gaurav Gupta 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For me ....it would be the P-D...longer lasting i think..good luck
2006-09-05 02:01:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋