So what's the difference between these two computers?
I want to buy a desktop PC for daily use (word-processing, multimedia, and mainstream gaming, etc). I heard that Core 2 Duo is better than Athlon X2, but not sure why.
More specifically, I am trying to differentiate the Intel C2D E4300 and the AMD Athlon X2 4200+.
At my local computer store, the C2D E4300 is actually cheaper than the 4200+ by a difference of $150 CDN, but the latter comes with ATI X1650 gfx card, while the former is equipped only with an onboard chipset (GMA 3000). Memory is same: 2Gig DDR2.
2007-06-17 13:44:08 · 3 answers · asked by Mr.Perfect 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Here's a dual core comparison link which might help you decide.
2007-06-17 14:02:15 · answer #1 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you would be unable to put a video card in the C2D just get the X2. Most new games can't even run without a video card.
C2D is generally the better decision because it is faster due to it's architecture, but in this case, the computer with the X2 is the better choice, because if you want to play games, you need a real video card.
2007-06-17 20:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by William E. Roberts 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Intel is more about performance and Amd is more about real time, but they're about the same, what is really better is the fact that the card is separate that will give you best performance since they dont use resources from the pc (memory).
I would buy the AMD one or buy the intell and be planning to install a graphics card later.
Good Luck!
2007-06-17 20:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by Penguinmx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋