AMD or Intel?

CaptainHaplo · 05-08-10, 09:43 AM

There isn't a good answer here.....

Depends on if you have an unlimited budget or not.

As noted - Intel has the best performance - when thats ALL that is considered. AMD has the best performance per dollar.....

This made me choose other - as the answer will depend on the dynamics of the intent of the question.

krashkart · 05-11-10, 11:17 PM

Okay, cool. I appreciate everybody's input. Results so far show a tie between AMD and Intel, so it looks like I'd be safe side either way. Thanks to Feuer Frie! for the links.

I just wish Socket A was still supported because I'm sure my old Athlon still has a heartbeat. Anyone happen to know right offhand where I could buy a Socket A motherboard? MTIA

PhantomLord · 05-21-10, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Okay, cool. I appreciate everybody's input. Results so far show a tie between AMD and Intel, so it looks like I'd be safe side either way. Thanks to Feuer Frie! for the links.

I just wish Socket A was still supported because I'm sure my old Athlon still has a heartbeat. Anyone happen to know right offhand where I could buy a Socket A motherboard? MTIA

I had my last socket A from ebay. Saw it sometimes at amazon.

It was a ASRock K7VT4A pro

krashkart · 05-21-10, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PhantomLord

I had my last socket A from ebay. Saw it sometimes at amazon.

It was a ASRock K7VT4A pro

Thank you so much for that reply. I have the same model of motherboard in the burned-out machine - made by Soyo, tho. Anyway, hoping to breathe a spark of life back into the old 'pooter and use it as a holdover until my budget allows for a full rebuild. Thanks again bud, I'll have a look around.

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You know what gets me is that there is absolutely no place in this whole town that sells essential computer parts -- beyond the usual suspects like video/sound cards and such.

FIREWALL · 05-21-10, 11:27 AM

While I use Intel eclusively and have never had a problem.

One who price is a big consideration, has to take into account warrenty and support and add that to the purchase decision.

Amd is excellent in that department.

I will post an interesting recent contact with AMD if anyone is interested.

krashkart · 05-21-10, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I will post an interesting recent contact with AMD if anyone is interested.

Post away, FIREWALL.

FIREWALL · 05-21-10, 11:51 AM

Thx Krashkart.

A week ago a friend of mine thought he had a problem with his AMD Athlon x2 Black Edition 7750 duo core.

Without another to test the rest of rig I helped him thru the RMA process.

Amd quickly after a few questions sent a email with RMA# and a Fedex prepaid shipping order.

Sent it out Saturday and received it back following Friday.

AND.... They upgraded it to a 7850.

NOW THATS SUPPORT AND SERVICE. IMHO.

And as I said I'm an INTEL user

btw it was the mobo and, thats a story from HELL.

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05-08-10, 09:43 AM	#1
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	There isn't a good answer here..... Depends on if you have an unlimited budget or not. As noted - Intel has the best performance - when thats ALL that is considered. AMD has the best performance per dollar..... This made me choose other - as the answer will depend on the dynamics of the intent of the question. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

05-11-10, 11:17 PM	#2
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Okay, cool. I appreciate everybody's input. Results so far show a tie between AMD and Intel, so it looks like I'd be safe side either way. Thanks to Feuer Frie! for the links. I just wish Socket A was still supported because I'm sure my old Athlon still has a heartbeat. Anyone happen to know right offhand where I could buy a Socket A motherboard? MTIA __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

05-21-10, 11:27 AM	#5
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	While I use Intel eclusively and have never had a problem. One who price is a big consideration, has to take into account warrenty and support and add that to the purchase decision. Amd is excellent in that department. I will post an interesting recent contact with AMD if anyone is interested. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

05-21-10, 11:51 AM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Thx Krashkart. A week ago a friend of mine thought he had a problem with his AMD Athlon x2 Black Edition 7750 duo core. Without another to test the rest of rig I helped him thru the RMA process. Amd quickly after a few questions sent a email with RMA# and a Fedex prepaid shipping order. Sent it out Saturday and received it back following Friday. AND.... They upgraded it to a 7850. NOW THATS SUPPORT AND SERVICE. IMHO. And as I said I'm an INTEL user btw it was the mobo and, thats a story from HELL. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???