I want AMD but i will go with Intel if i have to.i want a cpu that is $150 and under. I am going to run SLI or crossfire i am not sure what board i am going to get it depends on the cpu.
2007-01-30 16:31:39 · 10 answers · asked by n/a 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
i am going to get 1 video card for now and than get the second video card when i have more money.i am going to get a 700w SLI PSU.
2007-01-31 06:03:11 · update #1
You have the money to spend on SLI/Crossfie but not to man up and buy a real CPU. I would seriously suggest you rebudget your system, thats just my advice. Anyway to answer your question, the best for that price is the Athlon 64 X2 3800+, for about $135 on newegg. Make sure you get the socket AM2 version, and a socket AM2 motherboard, its newer and more future proof than socket 939.
2007-01-30 16:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dual core CPU would be best. Picking a CPU is more straight-forward than picking a motherboard though.
Disregard the ridiculous hype these days regarding 64 bit operating systems and applications. You don't have to limit yourself to an AMD CPU just so that you can run 64 bit programs because 64 bit programs will actually run slower, and hog a lot more memory too. It'll be a long time before all programs go to 64 bit anyway.
2007-01-31 00:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by Balk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FYI: Alienware isn't a CPU.
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In truth, this is like comparing Apples to Apples. It's like choosing between ATI and Nvidia. Go with personal experience on this one. Trust your gut. I, personally, am an Intel fan. I feel that AMD is too hit-or-miss. (K6, K7 - Good. Thunderbird, Athlon XP - Crap)
Intel has generally proven the pioneer in Audio/Video processing, so I give credit where credit is due. But honestly, with the processing power available in the new Dual Core, and soon-to-be released Quad Core chips, you're going to get your money's worth either way.
Tip: If you're going to run Crossfire, make sure you have an obscenely massive power supply. They're power hogs.
2007-01-31 00:42:49 · answer #3 · answered by Max 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple! Intel® Coreâ¢2 Extreme Processor. All dual core extreme editions will do you well. But the GPU/Video Card is essential. Make it a good video card and back it up with a 550W or 600W modular power supply (hopefully a SATA drive to boot). Enjoy the gaming experience!..... and dont forget... 2GB of minimum ram never hurts... its a whole system experience that makes the game the best.
2007-01-31 00:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by KDC23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you decide to get AMD I`ll suggest you to get 4000+ (2.4GHz) 2000MHz 1MB probably $10 more than your budget. For Intel, Pentium D Dual Core Socket 775 (2.8GHz (820) should be fine
2007-01-31 00:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by dexs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The CPU has something to do with that but what you have to do is to make sure that your mother board can take 2Gigs RAM and the rest will fall in place.
2007-01-31 00:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by Nikolas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anything with PCI X, or PCI - E the MHZ / GHZ and FSB are what your looking for.... Like 2.2 GHZ, with a 800FSB.. would be a good system. The processor will be limited to the FSB...
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/motherboard.htm this may help you understand a little.... Its quite interesting if ya ask me...
2007-01-31 00:39:55 · answer #7 · answered by ntlgnce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alienware is the best brand name imo
2007-01-31 00:34:06 · answer #8 · answered by SainT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nowadays, it's the gpu that's important (for games, that is). make sure you have a high enough wattage on your power supply.
2007-01-31 00:39:16 · answer #9 · answered by unicorn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AMD /// Intel < crap
2007-01-31 00:34:33 · answer #10 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋