<![CDATA[AMD x2 vs Intel]]>I'm in the market for a new Desktop from Dell. Being not a huge computer nerd, I have little knowledge of processors. I know there are some computer guys on here. I would like to know if I should go with AMD x2 or Intel duo core chipset.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/10197/amd-x2-vs-intelRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 19:04:29 GMTMon, 16 Apr 2007 05:04:00 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:12:33 GMT]]>Sounds like you got a great system for a hell of a deal. Congrats.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154295https://fargostreet.com/post/154295Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:12:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:55:56 GMT]]>This is the system I built to fit my needs for $1219.

Intel ® Core™2 Duo Processor E6400 (2.13GHz, 1066 FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro
20 inch E207WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154284https://fargostreet.com/post/154284Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:55:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:20:07 GMT]]>Just a little heads up, the processor isn't going to make that huge of a difference in multi-tasking unless your doing some processor intensive stuff (in which case, that program with generally just run the task faster, not let you multi-task faster).

Invest in the most amount of ram you can afford, especially with vista.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154282https://fargostreet.com/post/154282Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:20:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:53:27 GMT]]>I'm going with the 6400, thanks guys.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154277https://fargostreet.com/post/154277Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:53:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:46:55 GMT]]>For that little of a price difference I'd get the 6400

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154229https://fargostreet.com/post/154229Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:46:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:38:56 GMT]]>You'd probably be better off spending the extra money and getting the 6400.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154227https://fargostreet.com/post/154227Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:38:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:48:23 GMT]]>Well right now I'm stuck between 4 set ups, all within $200 of each other. I'm not a gamer, but I like to do multiple tasks at once, so which is better for the price?

Athlon duo x2 4000+=$1069
Athlon duo x2 5000+= $1169
Intel core 2 duo 6300= $1159
Intel core 2 duo 6400= $1209

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154216https://fargostreet.com/post/154216Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:48:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:30:28 GMT]]>Intel has the upper hand right now, but is on the pricier side.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154126https://fargostreet.com/post/154126Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:30:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:07:08 GMT]]>both my computers run Intel Core 2 Duos and I love them. Little more spendy than the AMD but overall they are great. Check into Cnet.com for reviews on specific computers and parts if you really want great info.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154124https://fargostreet.com/post/154124Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:07:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:58:12 GMT]]>Whatever you decide to get, make sure it's a duo core because that helps make the computer do twice as many things twice as efficiently.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154123https://fargostreet.com/post/154123Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:58:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:48:23 GMT]]>Unless they changed, AMD used to be the one that had problems with heat. Intel used to run pretty cool compared to AMD.

Personally, I would choose Intel.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154120https://fargostreet.com/post/154120Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:48:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to AMD x2 vs Intel on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:23:56 GMT]]>well it really depends on taste, and how much you want to spend... basically the rule is this

AMD -> gamers usually like them, cheaper, overall good performance
Intel -> great processors but spendy only downside is they run hot

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/154105https://fargostreet.com/post/154105Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:23:56 GMT