 Yet another "buying a computer" topic |
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 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, 12:24 PM
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 DEATH TO ....something? Group: Members Posts: 5,618 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Parker, CO Member No.: 55 |
I'd go with a dual-core Athlon myself, but it's also been my experience that Alienware stuff is a little overpriced.
What system from them are you looking at getting and have you compared gaming machines from other manufacturers? -------------------- I r Ur Gawd!
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Jul 13 2006, 12:31 PM
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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 |
Well, the problem is that the AMD that comes on the system that I'm looking at isn't dual core. I also expected Alienware to be a bit overpriced, but they seem to be fairly reasonable compared to dell and gateway now (must be the dell buyout).
I'm looking at gettnig one of these two systems (albeit with a couple of modifications): http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pa...ode=SKU-DEFAULT or http://www.alienware.com/Configurator_Page...ode=SKU-DEFAULT I'm leaning more towards the intel system though. Now that I've compared the two, it looks like the Intel is better performance-wise. Also, I haven't really looked at any other manufacturers other than Dell and Gateway. Any suggestions? -------------------- 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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Jul 13 2006, 01:03 PM
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  Group: Agents Posts: 4,026 Joined: 23-February 06 From: lu-bok Member No.: 41 |
QUOTE (John6.7 @ Jul 13 2006, 02:00 PM) 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. tornado fan and earplugs? -------------------- 32-bit whore
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Jul 13 2006, 01:07 PM
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Your Private Eye Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 60 |
QUOTE (Divergent Reality @ Jul 13 2006, 02:03 PM) tornado fan and earplugs? My computer is really loud, but I'm to lazy to open her up and see what is making the noise. It maybe my PS that I really fucking hate. |
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Jul 13 2006, 01:45 PM
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 New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
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 dual core Intel chips are having some serious documented problems in macs and I have seen them having some problems running Adobe applications in pcs.... Go with AMD. I have heard amazing things about their dual core chips. Everyone at my work suggests them |
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Jul 13 2006, 02:17 PM
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 Oh baby bring me down Group: Agents Posts: 4,115 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Way out yonder Member No.: 68 |
The AMD's are looking better in this tech phase, lots of intel people are converting to AMD, but it may just be a trendy thing to do.
I'd personally go get an older system. My desktop is a xp 1500+ that is about 3 years old and took only around 350 to put together and still runs Rise of Nations and CS source ok. -------------------- Southern Rock, beer and bears!
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Jul 13 2006, 02:26 PM
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Your Private Eye Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 60 |
QUOTE (chook @ Jul 13 2006, 03:17 PM) My desktop is a xp 1500+ that is about 3 years old and took only around 350 to put together and still runs Rise of Nations and CS source ok. ?! |
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Jul 13 2006, 05:31 PM
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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 |
QUOTE (Jessica @ Jul 13 2006, 02:45 PM) the dual core Intel chips are having some serious documented problems in macs and I have seen them having some problems running Adobe applications in pcs.... Go with AMD. I have heard amazing things about their dual core chips. Everyone at my work suggests them Yeah. And I wish I could afford a dual core proc by AMD. But they don't make anything but the higher-end procs with dual cores. QUOTE You going to want to SLI or CrossFire video card? Again, it's a problem of price. I wish I could afford that, but no tengo muy dinero. -------------------- 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, 05:34 PM
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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 |
QUOTE (pebkac @ Jul 13 2006, 06:31 PM) Yeah. And I wish I could afford a dual core proc by AMD. But they don't make anything but the higher-end procs with dual cores. Ok scratch that. I'm getting a hardon from this computer: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/ultra8500.asp?v=d -------------------- 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, 05:35 PM
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Your Private Eye Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 60 |
QUOTE (pebkac @ Jul 13 2006, 06:31 PM) Yeah. And I wish I could afford a dual core proc by AMD. But they don't make anything but the higher-end procs with dual cores. Again, it's a problem of price. I wish I could afford that, but no tengo muy dinero. What's you price range? Sorry you just need a mother board that can do SLI. With a SLI video card. You can just get the 2nd one later on. That was my plan. |
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Jul 13 2006, 05:36 PM
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Your Private Eye Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 60 |
QUOTE (pebkac @ Jul 13 2006, 06:34 PM) Ok scratch that. I'm getting a hardon from this computer: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/ultra8500.asp?v=d Only thing is the video card will be a really crappy brand with only pasive cooling, like they gave me. You could save money if you already have monitors you can use. |
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Jul 13 2006, 05:59 PM
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 ROCKPACALYPSE NOW Group: Members Posts: 1,519 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 13 |
Wait for the new line of Duo Cores, then consider
-------------------- QUOTE (Lance) now we have some dude from argentina wondering how to fuck dogmeat |
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Jul 15 2006, 12:53 AM
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 Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
intel duo core.
integrated bluetooth. integrated 802.11b/g (integrated antennas are usually wired around the screen, usually around 7 dbi and better than a card.) 80gb or larger drive 1200x1600 or larger resolution 1gb or more ram (these are laptop specs) get those and whatever else and you should be fine. i'm not up on graphics cards, but it shouldn't be hard to find a good one. dvdrw seems to be standard, but don't get caught without one. -------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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