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Old Dec 05, 2007, 11:26 PM // 23:26   #1
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Default the bog question: AMD or intel?
what do you shoose when you build a computer? an AMD or an intel?
I would like to know what you guys think of it.
I personally prefare intel for hes high game support, good speed in creating new processors, stuff for your money and good overheat safety.

AMD is cheaper yes but it has a reason: they can't concurate whit intel so they lower the price of there products.
and they just given up there AMD quad because they can't get cheaper then intel whit this one.
result = they will get behind and stuck in financial problems.

what do you guys think intel or AMD?
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 02:34 AM // 02:34   #2
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I prefer Intel, for no real reason. I've just used them all my life and feel more comfortable with them.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 02:39 AM // 02:39   #3
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All my geeky friends recommend AMD for gaming.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 02:47 AM // 02:47   #4
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I don't like AMD because it didn't have an installed DOS command. I forgot what it is.

But uh, all I ever buy is AMD. For like no reason. So.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 03:12 PM // 15:12   #5
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AMDs own. Actually I just got my first AMD since it was cheapest, then when I was assembling a gaming rig the computer shop ran out of intel processors so I went with AMD. I've always been happy with them. AMD processors run a lot cooler.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 03:16 PM // 15:16   #6
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intel ftw i has a quad core q6600
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 03:43 PM // 15:43   #7
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I prefer Intel (Dual core range is superb imo) but I am using AMD atm... its an ooooooold pc..
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 04:01 PM // 16:01   #8
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My Mac has 8-core Intel Xeon, is that count?
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 04:24 PM // 16:24   #9
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My Mac has 8-core Intel Xeon, is that count?
that thing plays GW?
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 04:42 PM // 16:42   #10
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^ yeah, you can dual boot between vista/xp or OS X on the new mac now. Been playing gw and other games on it, work perfectly fine.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 05:00 PM // 17:00   #11
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post a link to the Comp you have..I want to check it out.. please
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 05:10 PM // 17:10   #12
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http://www.apple.com/macpro/specs.html
In our office we have two 8 core and 3 Quad-core and 5 new imac, all of them with Quadro card. The imacs have 2.8GHz Core 2.

Both Pro and imac can dual boot OSX and xp/vista, thanks to the newest version of bootcamp.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 05:54 PM // 17:54   #13
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Dang, my next computer is gonna be that one...
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 06:13 PM // 18:13   #14
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here you see how "cool" AMD can be!
watch the smoke!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgOmMAasqto
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 06:34 PM // 18:34   #15
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here you see how "cool" AMD can be!
watch the smoke!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgOmMAasqto

I think you just answered your own question. I personally have intel and it runs fine.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 08:05 PM // 20:05   #16
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AMD - better cooling techniques, power preserving, better performance due to a better construction.

Oh and they seem more stable as well, although the current dual cores are slightly disappointing, temperature wise.

Still, AMD all the way
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 08:07 PM // 20:07   #17
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Been an intel guy since my K6, which didn't really do that well in Quake...
Also, Intel's on top performancewise, and AMD's in trouble. Pretty obvious whose CPU you should buy these days.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 08:25 PM // 20:25   #18
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AMD
Much better quality, and superior for gaming.
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Old Dec 06, 2007, 09:49 PM // 21:49   #19
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AMD if I'm not going for really high end. Intel if I am.

Intel has a faster processor, but AMD is just better at multitasking.

And AMD's suck at overclocking.
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As of this point in time, with the Core2Duo's, Core2Extreme's and Core2Quad's, buying an AMD would be a waste of money. They Intel out perform them in everything, so you really wouldn't be getting value for money. Also, due to the fact that the Core2 series are quite cheap, AMD really can't compete.

Furthermore, when Intel bring out their new GPU's and 8+ core processors in January 2008, AMD will be owned.
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