I'll be using my desktop as a media center, watching TV, downloading shows, movies, etc, and light gaming.
2007-03-23 14:45:29 · 9 answers · asked by armyfiredawg3 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Go for the better package deal.
So long as it is at least an AMD 4600+ or an Intel 6400E you will not be lacking any power nor will you have any issues.
My personal choice ... AMD.
Go for the better deal.
* Expect lots of replies on this one .... PC people get very into the Intel / AMD debate.
regards,
Philip T
2007-03-23 14:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Athlon X2 performs far better because of the way it handles data, although it's labeled specs are typically lower, they outperform intel.
Athlon's quad cores are the way to go, they are the best commercially available processors. next to that athlon's dual cores still heavily out-perform intel's quad cores.
Make sure you read the link below, it is un-biased and completely accurate.
If you want to understand why AMD's architecture is so superior visit the AMD's quad core website it does a good job of explaining the processors components.
2007-03-23 17:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Core 2 Duo
2007-03-23 15:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by The Truth 2.0 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
an amd athlon x2 can handle all of those things, with a price 2 times cheaper than the core 2 duo
2007-03-23 15:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by mark_manuel680 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
core 2 is better but for your need an AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ will be a good choice and it's almost 100$ cheaper than the core2 e6300 on newegg.com
2007-03-23 14:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your going to do light gaming and watching movies i suggest going for a single core.. if your going to code or do some seruis gaming then id go for a X2 or a Core 2 duo, i have an e6400 and it works great
2007-03-23 15:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by Bulgarin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
intell all the way.not because they are better or faster but because ati technologies(the maker of amd)has the worst customer support ever.you can never get an answer to a specific question just their generic gibberish...good luck
2007-03-23 15:06:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Read this article.
http://techreport.com/reviews/2007q1/cpus/index.x?pg=1
Core 2 is generally better, but it depends on price. It is expected that AMD will cut their prices drastically early next month, so if you're in the market, wait.
http://www.digitimes.com/NewsShow/MailHome.asp?datePublish=2007/3/23&pages=VL&seq=202
2007-03-23 14:51:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
AMD!!!!!!!!!!!! if you want legit stuff go AMD!!!!!!! u wont regret it, its better cuz intel is for business not for gaming, AMD IS BEST!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-23 15:28:14 · answer #9 · answered by kingajs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋