 Yet another "buying a computer" topic |
| Yet another "buying a computer" topic |
 Jul 13 2006, 11:50 AM
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 From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65  |
Ok, so I'm buying a new computer. I initially wanted to buy one of the new intel macs, but found that I could be literally getting twice the computer for the same price as one of the new intel iMacs. Thus I've decided on Alienware. My main question is which is better performance-wise:
Intel® Pentium® D Processor 930 withDual Core Technology or AMD Athlon™ 64 3200+ Processor -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM)  Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Jul 13 2006, 01:00 PM
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 Your Private Eye Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 60 |
QUOTE (pebkac @ Jul 13 2006, 12:50 PM) Ok, so I'm buying a new computer. I initially wanted to buy one of the new intel macs, but found that I could be literally getting twice the computer for the same price as one of the new intel iMacs. Thus I've decided on Alienware. My main question is which is better performance-wise: Intel® Pentium® D Processor 930 withDual Core Technology or AMD Athlon™ 64 3200+ Processor The Pentium D will be good for multi tasking. Will run very fucking hot. I don't know what CPU cooler they will use but you may have to get a better cooler for it. The AMD will be good for raw power on one application. http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ is an ok site for building a computer... they will swap out parts/ upgrade the parts you select which can be good and bad. You going to want to SLI or CrossFire video card? |
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pebkac Yet another "buying a computer" topic Jul 13 2006, 11:50 AM
Dogmeat I'd go with a dual-core Athlon myself, but it... Jul 13 2006, 12:24 PM pebkac Well, the problem is that the AMD that comes on th... Jul 13 2006, 12:31 PM Divergent Reality QUOTE (John6.7 @ Jul 13 2006, 02:00 PM)The Pe... Jul 13 2006, 01:03 PM John6.7 QUOTE (Divergent Reality @ Jul 13 2006, 02:03... Jul 13 2006, 01:07 PM Jessica QUOTE (pebkac @ Jul 13 2006, 12:50 PM)Ok, so ... Jul 13 2006, 01:45 PM chook The AMD's are looking better in this tech phas... Jul 13 2006, 02:17 PM John6.7 QUOTE (chook @ Jul 13 2006, 03:17 PM)My deskt... Jul 13 2006, 02:26 PM pebkac QUOTE (Jessica @ Jul 13 2006, 02:45 PM)the du... Jul 13 2006, 05:31 PM pebkac QUOTE (pebkac @ Jul 13 2006, 06:31 PM)Yeah. ... Jul 13 2006, 05:34 PM John6.7 QUOTE (pebkac @ Jul 13 2006, 06:31 PM)Yeah. ... Jul 13 2006, 05:35 PM John6.7 QUOTE (pebkac @ Jul 13 2006, 06:34 PM)Ok scra... Jul 13 2006, 05:36 PM Rocky Wait for the new line of Duo Cores, then consider Jul 13 2006, 05:59 PM zetec intel duo core.
integrated bluetooth.
integrated 8... Jul 15 2006, 12:53 AM impala454 Stuff I picked up about six months ago:
Intel Box... Jul 20 2006, 08:48 AM
chook QUOTE (John6.7 @ Jul 13 2006, 02:26 PM)?... Jul 20 2006, 11:09 AM |
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