***I do realize that technology will change by the time I decide to purchase.***
I have decided to purchase a new computer (between spring '07 and fall '07) and now I am looking for some info to help me make a few decisions.
1. What type of processor is better?
I will be buying a Dell and now, I have the choice of an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400 or an AMD Athalon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor. There may be more choices in a few months, but which out of these two are better? And by better, I mean performance wise. I don't care about the name/brand...I just want something that is going to give me the best performance for my money.
2. I also need a CD/DVD drive that will read and write both CD's and DVD's.
Will a 48x CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive allow me to read and write both CD's and DVD's? If so, is that better than having a 16x DVD+/-RW Drive? (I know that the 16x DVD+/-RW Drive will allow me to read and write both CD's and DVD's.)
Thank you for all of your help!
2007-01-30 15:58:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
1. The Intel Core 2 Duos are superior to the Athlon X2s, but AMD is supposed to release a new processors this summer that might overtake the Core 2 Duos. This is really a question you need to ask when you buy the computer, becaue as you already said, the technology will change by then.
2. You will need the 16x DVD+/-RW, the 48x CD-RW/DVD will only read DVDs not burn them. Don't be fooled by the 48x compared to the 16x, the 48x refers to the speed it burns CDs, the 16x DVD burner will also burn CDs at that speed, but burns DVDs at 16x.
2007-01-30 16:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. the AMD Athalon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor that you mean is how many ghz? you can see the perfomance compare at http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html?modelx=33&model1=430&model2=464&chart=174
2. CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive can write cd and dvd but cannot write dvd ,just can write cd
DVD+/-RW Drive can read and write cd and dvd
so it is better that you choose DVD+/-RW Drive
hope my answer can fullfill want you want to know..
2007-01-30 16:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by hanshen1986 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 22:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok i would do the intel processor there better and the disc drice i would do DVD+/-RW a cd-rw/dvd can only read dvds and cd and burn cds only.
2007-01-30 16:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by Cal Air 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really Best performance for your Money assemble it, dnt go with any branded version. This will help you
CPU=> Intel 3.4ghz Dual core
Mother Board=> Intel Chipset 945
SAMSUNG DVD WRITER 16X
2007-01-30 16:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by Rohit S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I found the best people to answer this question is Dell sales tec themselves they are very easy to talk to and will help build the right system for you. Their are deals that are not on line that the can help keep the cost down,
No I am not a sale men for Dell but I just bought one, my fourth dell computer and sales and services is excellent, give them a call
2007-01-30 16:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋