AMD or Intel?

I've always used an AMD chipset because of their ability to be overclocked very easily.

 

My family is AMD all the way. Mostly because we started using them when AMD was just breaking out and we wanted to support competition. I'm a bit biased, but I think they are a little better/cheaper.

 

AMD. cheaper and more powerful for games

 

AMD for me. But....the P3 was pretty nice, way better than P4 and such.

 

Philosphically, AMD 64

Practically; the POS AMD 64 machine I bought locally failed after 2 weeks so I bought a dual-core P4 from Dell that was cheaper and has run like a top ever since.

Note to self: Scratch Seanix off list of reliable brand names.

 

If you intend to game on it, then get an AMD.

Intel CPUs generally have an edge in content creation (image and movie editing), and a kind of simulated dual-CPU setup called HyperThreading. It can in some cases make the system as a whole a bit more responsive (note: it's just from what I've read. Never owned an HT enabled Intel myself). Of course, if you have the cash, you could just get a dualcore AMD, and Intel suddenly have much much less of an advantage.

For most other stuff, it won't really matter that much. You can potentially get a cooler and quieter system if you use a recent AMD versus a recent Pentium (excluding the Pentium M), since the AMD chips are much cooler (less need for noisy fans), and draw less power.

Bought a Athlon64 X2 4400+/2x2.2GHz recently (which replaced a Athlon64 3200+/2.0GHz). Couldn't be happier with it.


Disclamer: The last Intel I owned was a Pentium MMX, and I've used AMD's since then, so I could possibly be a bit biased (though I try not to be).

Edit:
CanadaRAM: Seawhat? Never heard of it.

I've had no issues with my Athlon64 (nor my Athlon64 X2) and it's on 24/7.

 

can you please explain to me why the p3s are better than a p4?

 

I have a athlon 64 3500 that runs at 2.2. ghz for you Macheads. Its been solid. Runs cooler then the Intels.

 

Definitely go with AMD. They are better than Intel in just about anything right now.

 

Intel. i've always used intels myself, all my mates go with AMD but their systems are pretty crappy. they're running those XP 2000+ or whatever. not too expensive not too cheap. in summary

Tom: selling his AMD and motherboard for a P4 and intel motherboard

Caroline (my girlfriend): only has an AMD cuz her mum isn't all that rich and made her a system. high specis; low quality. really she wants a mactel, but realistically is after a P4 for the moment.

pete and maria: running 2 AMD machines. they say AMD are absolutely terrible for video editing compared to the intel range.

where Windows is concerned I wouldnt go for anything other than P4 with HyperThreading.

 

I believe intel pentium Ms resemble more cloesly to P3s in their architecture rather than p4s.

 

I use Intels, AMDs tend to run too hot for me.....

 

I take it you're not speaking of current generation AMD and Intels then...

 

My only experience is with Northwood-core Pentium 4s, a Pentium M, and an Athlon XP 1800 + or so....Both Intels run FAR cooler then the Athlon....

 

For a desktop: AMD64
For a laptop: Intel Pentium M

AMD don't make good enough low power chips...

 

The AMD in my sig make a G5 look old. I even ran OS X on it. Boot time was 7 seconds! But I took it off because it did not want Apple to find out!

 

If you are really curious use the CPU charts at Tom's Hardware Guide to select a comparison of CPU's and multiple programs and games to find out what is best for your needs. http://www23.tomshardware.com/index.html

I prefer AMD because of the better price performance ratio for gaming. If I was doing video/audio or anything else I would go with an intel dual core (ignoring the fact that I would never concede to do audio/video on a Windows box, unless MS made Windows better than Mac OS X in the future).

Short Rant,
How come Apple stopped using System for their OS names. I preferred saying System 7 rather than Mac OS. It just sounded more technical and intellectual. I don't know about you but I would rather say System "X" than Mac OS 10.

 

amd.
and get an abit motherboard.
fwiw here's my amd system: venice core 3500+, abit an8 motherboard, msi x800 with 256mb vram, 2gb pny pc3200 ram, and a 300gb hard drive

 

I think it really depends on what is complementing the processor in the computer (motherboard, video card, etc). If you put together a processor such as intel with a motherboard whose company designs while consulting with intel such as asus (if I recall correctly) it will work better than using a moboard from ECS and an intel, conversly using an AMD with an MSI would give you the same effect as the intel-asus combo. All other things equal, I would personally chose AMD because their processor architecture is actually better designed than intels.

 

Intel, cuz thats what Jobs commanded, and we must follow

 

MHO

AMD. Every PC I've built since the 486 (last Intel processor I owned) has had an AMD in it.

There will always be an AMD powered PC in my home, but only because my better half can't stand Macs.

I, however, will eventually have a G5 powered beast, and further down the road an Intel powered Mac...

 

Yeah, those X2's are pretty fast.