AMD vs Intel

[TaffyApple]

im new to building computers and the components and stuff,

so basically whats the difference?

i have noticed that AMD processors are cheaper but thats all really...

[kalniel]

Intel = faster
AMD = cheaper

is the short answer.

[TAKTAK]

Intel = faster
AMD = cheaper

is the short answer.

aye, thats is the current state of things

intel have been on top for a while now, AMD used to be out in front, now there is nothing going for them on high end machines

low end - AMD
mid-high -Intel ()

[staffsMike]

If scan ever works again I'm going to buy an AMD.

At the moment it will be a 6000+ X2 as I have decided if AM3 works on AM2+ then I might as well tide them over with an X2 which is almost certainly going to be fast enough at 3.1Ghz.

[burtie]

im new to building computers and the components and stuff,

so basically whats the difference?

i have noticed that AMD processors are cheaper but thats all really...

You'll really not notice the difference with ether chip it's all about the e-peen.

[Joe120]

read this and look at the post by spyyder

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/desktop...tel-26048.html

[MSIC]

Kalniel and TakTak are both correct, and, i think quite helpful in their answer.

If scan ever works again I'm going to buy an AMD.

It's working for me! (Scan, by the way, is a website selling PC parts)

At the moment it will be a 6000+ X2 as I have decided if AM3 works on AM2+ then I might as well tide them over with an X2 which is almost certainly going to be fast enough at 3.1Ghz.

That's a whole, barely english mouthful. What Mike is saying is that AMD's next most likely product will, in all probability, be good enough for him.

it's all about the e-peen.

That's slang. Remove the "e" and you'll get the idea - basically bragging rights.

All in all, if you are unsure what you want or need, either manufacturer generally keeps the other 'on the ball' so you cant get a bad product, with one or 2 proviso's.
Do you know what you want your computer to do?

[Powderhound]

Kalniel and TakTak are both correct, and, i think quite helpful in their answer.

It's working for me! (Scan, by the way, is a website selling PC parts)

That's a whole, barely english mouthful. What Mike is saying is that AMD's next most likely product will, in all probability, be good enough for him.

That's slang. Remove the "e" and you'll get the idea - basically bragging rights.

All in all, if you are unsure what you want or need, either manufacturer generally keeps the other 'on the ball' so you cant get a bad product, with one or 2 proviso's.
Do you know what you want your computer to do?

The Scan comment was due to downtime the other day due to a power outtage at the Scan volcano lair.

[TaffyApple]

so basically if i want something a bit faster spend that extra cash but if i aint then go for the cheaper and slightly slower amd.

ty guys.

MSIC - yeh im making me first pc, mainly for games so needs to be fast so intel is better right?

[staffsMike]

MSIC - yeh im making me first pc, mainly for games so needs to be fast so intel is better right?

Well yes and no. If you are buying a dedicated gfx card intel probably makes the most sense but as long as they are around 2.4Ghz and you are gaming at a reasonably high resolution then it won't make a blind bit of difference.