I have used AMD and Intel, I am on a E7500 now and it looks like my next system will be a Phenom II x 4 965. It all depends on what I can afford at the time I buy, I don't have a preference for one company or another.
Depends on the budget i have to work with, at the moment i'ld go for an AMD X2 then unlock it to a quad.markop2003
I was actually thinking of going with a phenom X2 550 and heard you could unlock the cores. What motherboard do you need to do this and also is there a significant impact on temperature after doing it?
I go with Intel because for the life of me I can't understand AMD's CPU numbering scheme. I can't tell which are the better models VS. which are the older models.
I go with Intel because for the life of me I can't understand AMD's CPU numbering scheme. I can't tell which are the better models VS. which are the older models.gamer082009
I actually find that Intel's numbering scheme makes less sense than the AMD.
[QUOTE="markop2003"]Depends on the budget i have to work with, at the moment i'ld go for an AMD X2 then unlock it to a quad.October_Tide
I was actually thinking of going with a phenom X2 550 and heard you could unlock the cores. What motherboard do you need to do this and also is there a significant impact on temperature after doing it? Keep in mind that the cores may not be stable when unlocked, considering they generally use CPU's that didn't succeed some tests on those cores. Don't rely on the fact that you can unlock 2 cores, but rather just think of it as an added bonus if it works.
[QUOTE="gamer082009"] I actually find that Intel's numbering scheme makes less sense than the AMD. [QUOTE="October_Tide"]
[QUOTE="markop2003"]Depends on the budget i have to work with, at the moment i'ld go for an AMD X2 then unlock it to a quad.Luminouslight
I was actually thinking of going with a phenom X2 550 and heard you could unlock the cores. What motherboard do you need to do this and also is there a significant impact on temperature after doing it? Keep in mind that the cores may not be stable when unlocked, considering they generally use CPU's that didn't succeed some tests on those cores. Don't rely on the fact that you can unlock 2 cores, but rather just think of it as an added bonus if it works. Mmm damn what a pain, was hoping it would be a pretty simple process and wouldn't have to worry too much. Though it still performs pretty well stock, not sure if I should perhaps go with the core 2 e7500 instead (or another core 2 for a similar price).
Mmm damn what a pain, was hoping it would be a pretty simple process and wouldn't have to worry too much. Though it still performs pretty well stock, not sure if I should perhaps go with the core 2 e7500 instead (or another core 2 for a similar price).
October_Tide
Why? A x2 550 performs better than a e7500, can possibly turn into a x4 955, yet you opt to go for the latter?
Mmm damn what a pain, was hoping it would be a pretty simple process and wouldn't have to worry too much. Though it still performs pretty well stock, not sure if I should perhaps go with the core 2 e7500 instead (or another core 2 for a similar price).
kaitanuvax
Why? A x2 550 performs better than a e7500, can possibly turn into a x4 955, yet you opt to go for the latter?
Well they do seem to perform the same http://www.anandtech.com/bench/default.aspx?p=87&p2=97 though that being said it would make sense to get the 550 if performs the same since it is cheaper.
I'd go with Intel, better for everything else when I am not gaming, it all helps with load times etc etc. I recommend AMD for peeps who are broke(im poor too mkay), but decides to make a pure gaming box.
I'd go with Intel, better for everything else when I am not gaming, it all helps with load times etc etc. I recommend AMD for peeps who are broke(im poor too mkay), but decides to make a pure gaming box.
Mmm damn what a pain, was hoping it would be a pretty simple process and wouldn't have to worry too much. Though it still performs pretty well stock, not sure if I should perhaps go with the core 2 e7500 instead (or another core 2 for a similar price).
Why? A x2 550 performs better than a e7500, can possibly turn into a x4 955, yet you opt to go for the latter?
Well they do seem to perform the same http://www.anandtech.com/bench/default.aspx?p=87&p2=97 though that being said it would make sense to get the 550 if performs the same since it is cheaper.
I have the x2 550 BE great processor. Right now though there is only a $10 difference between teh X2 550 and the x3 720BE though. If I were you I'd get the 720BE. Not that the 550BE isn't good its just for $10 more you get one more core. Not only that usually the 720be has higher chances of unlocking to all 4 I think. (I couldn't unlock my 550be but it's still great)
which ever has better price performance which is amd at the moment, but if they were both the same I'd pick amd since intel has such a terrible heatsink install system compared to amd.
Intel, i had an old 1 gig hertz t bird amd processor. always over heated. Got a prescott, still ran hot but was much better. Now I am enjoying my e6600 who runs nice and cool.
which ever has better price performance which is amd at the moment, but if they were both the same I'd pick amd since intel has such a terrible heatsink install system compared to amd. imprezawrx500
WOW, you pick a CPU because you can't install a heatsink? LOL It really is not that hard.
which ever has better price performance which is amd at the moment, but if they were both the same I'd pick amd since intel has such a terrible heatsink install system compared to amd. imprezawrx500
Why? A x2 550 performs better than a e7500, can possibly turn into a x4 955, yet you opt to go for the latter?
CPM_basic
Well they do seem to perform the same http://www.anandtech.com/bench/default.aspx?p=87&p2=97 though that being said it would make sense to get the 550 if performs the same since it is cheaper.
I have the x2 550 BE great processor. Right now though there is only a $10 difference between teh X2 550 and the x3 720BE though. If I were you I'd get the 720BE. Not that the 550BE isn't good its just for $10 more you get one more core. Not only that usually the 720be has higher chances of unlocking to all 4 I think. (I couldn't unlock my 550be but it's still great)
Mmm if only it was a $10 difference here since it's more like 50:cry: guess I will stick with the 550 on my budget.
Im not into this fanboy crap, but I cannot look past the Phenom II 965, in the UK its dead cheap and is suppost to be a real performer, not that far from the I7s in gaming. I will definatly be getting it when i upgrade.
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