AMD vs Intel

[jollyFE]

All brand new stuff.

[zeromajin]

Here are few template ideas for your consideration.

Given my understanding of the games requirements you should be sitting pretty well on AH with any of these builds. I'm sure other users will be able to provide greater insight specific to AH. Your final choice would be more influenced by your other uses/applications you'll be using this PC for, and how they compare to your existing build.

Lower budget



Mid Range budget



High range budget



Remember I threw these together off-hand and they should be considered a starting point. With more in-depth research I'm sure you can find components even better tailored for your needs.And I intentionally avoided bundle deals since you may not want one or the other, but they can save you considerable money.   None of the templates include an OS +~$100.

[DREDIOCK]

Build one of each. then give the wife the one that doesn't work as well :LOL

[Reschke]

OK as a serious game and student and builder I used to be AMD after my last Intel chip which was a Pentium 200MMX way back in the old times.

Then I went with the K6 line from AMD and into their "alleged Pentium series chip killers" (as it was once called) and did so happily or at least what I will call TWEAKINGLY; so named because I was having to tweak many programs out there just to use them for a long time because AMD lacked something or the other to make them work.

About 3 years ago I got a decent bonus from work and decided to build a budget buster rig. I bought as close to top of the line as possible and only skimped a little on the chip...I got an E6600 Core2Duo and have not looked backwards at AMD since that time. Programs I use including seem to run a little better, less problems with various operating systems...etc...

My current system has an i7-920 in it and runs great.

My suggestion as a user...spend a little extra money and get an Intel chip. You don't have to break the bank to have a great system if you build it or if someone like TD builds it. Just do a little research and buy whatever you want...again my suggestion is get an Intel chip; you will probably be happier in the long run.

[guncrasher]

dont forget a good quality cpu cooler.  think the paste that comes with some coolers is pretty good too.   I have this one  works on all intel cpus.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835242001    cooler, past that comes with it is really good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103060     fan  (cooler doesnt come with a fan)

my cpu never goes above the mid 40's with a full load.  I have an e8400 oc to 3.9 paired with an evga 465 on a tempest case.

good luck with your build.

semp

btw just a suggestion, we never ask which of these is better.  that is unless you want to create a 200 page thread.

1 intel/ amd
2 nvidia/ati
3 ch/saitek
4 ssd/regular hd

[skribetm]

1 intel/ amd
2 nvidia/ati
3 ch/saitek
4 ssd/regular hd

5. pepsi/coke 

[zack1234]

6. Benny Hill/Friends

[Tigger29]

Skuzzy/Sudz

[Dragon]

8. Maryann/Ginger

[TilDeath]

9. Twinkies/Moon Pies

[Masherbrum]

10. Bear Claws/Donuts

[mbailey]

Ford/Chevy

(and its Maryann  )

[AAJagerX]

Bacon/More Bacon

[columbus]

Bish/Knits/Rooks

[jollyFE]

less filling/tastes great.........


seriously though, thanks for all the input and ideas, got some days off coming for the holidays so I will be doing alot of research.