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« on: January 28, 2008, 05:30:40 PM »
I have the choice of an AMD Phenom™ X4 9600 Quad Core for $240 or an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 for $229.  Which one is the better deal?  

I've heard to stay away from the AMD quad cores, could someone explain why?  At this point, I really can't see why not spend the extra $11 and get a quad core unless the Intel Core 2 Duo is the better of the two chips.  

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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2008, 08:39:31 PM »
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=1075&model2=877&chart=444

This chart compares the two.  E6600 wins most tests.

But why not get the E8400 for $219.99?

E8400 is 3.0ghz, 6mb cache, and a faster 1333mhz FSB.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037&Tpk=E8400
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2008, 10:00:03 PM »
The real concept behind the phenom is really the integrated "spider". Toms benchmarks show the 9600 to be roughly 13% slower (and 13% less expensive) then the 6600 quad. I think the real issue is in the potential upgrade path for the AMD chip.phenom review from toms
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« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2008, 02:39:18 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2008, 07:31:18 AM »
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http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=1075&model2=877&chart=444

This chart compares the two.  E6600 wins most tests.

But why not get the E8400 for $219.99?

E8400 is 3.0ghz, 6mb cache, and a faster 1333mhz FSB.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037&Tpk=E8400


Or at Mwave for 209. If you get a combo deal it's 205 plus mainboard.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/Skusearch.hmx?scriteria=BA24501
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« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2008, 07:38:33 AM »
The Phenom has a bug in it anyways (TLB bug).  You really do not want to use that CPU.
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« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2008, 10:02:44 AM »
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The Phenom has a bug in it anyways (TLB bug).  You really do not want to use that CPU.


Supposedly fixed in silicone with currently shipping CPUs, so the workarounds that slow down performance are no longer necessary.  The trick is getting the right revision.  A little googling ought to help with that since there are still plenty of AMD fans and forums out there that are keeping track of the issue.
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2008, 07:14:35 AM »
Thank you for the update eagl.  

Are there really 'fans' of CPU's out there?  I just thought folks went with the best bang for the buck or simply the fastest?
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2008, 10:58:16 AM »
Do you want to take a chance and get the buggy version of the amd?

If we're taking a poll. It's bang for the buck.
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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2008, 12:04:27 PM »
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Thank you for the update eagl.  

Are there really 'fans' of CPU's out there?  I just thought folks went with the best bang for the buck or simply the fastest?


OMG yes.  You can find ATI vs Nvidia fans too.  It's about as bad as Ford vs Chevy fans and Mac vs PC.
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« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2008, 05:45:25 PM »
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OMG yes.  You can find ATI vs Nvidia fans too.  It's about as bad as Ford vs Chevy fans and Mac vs PC.


ATI < Nvidia, Ford < Chevy, Mac < PC. Everyone knows that. :D
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« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2008, 05:51:23 PM »
NVIDIA pwns ATI
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PC is much more versatile than Mac.

Oh and Intel Rocks!
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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2008, 06:51:52 PM »
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NVIDIA pwns ATI
Fords kick GMH butt here in Oz
PC is much more versatile than Mac.

Oh and Intel Rocks!

I like your thinking!
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2008, 07:23:42 PM »
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Are there really 'fans' of CPU's out there?  I just thought folks went with the best bang for the buck or simply the fastest?


Oh yea :)  There be fanbois for pretty much everything.  Surely you remember the story a few years back about how many murders who haven't had girlfriends in decades start getting marriage proposals from hot chicks the day they arrive on death row?  Same genetic trait I think, but the guy version  :confused:
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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2008, 06:02:59 AM »
I know folks have opinions, but in the face of objective data I would think people would shy away from an opinion which contridicts said data.

Sort of like saying, "I do not think fires do not burn wood!".
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