Need Help Picking a New System

2007-02-15 21:11:16

#1

Neoburn_1035: Medic!!!!!!!; +27|7292|OP, KS

I already have an ANTEC P160 Case, OCZ 520 W Modstream Power Supply, and Thermaltake 112 Copper CPU Heat sink with 2 - 80mm Fans. The Two systems I am considering are below. I Love EVGA Video cards I am running a 6800 over clocked and it has been solid for 4 years. Any help would be great Thanks Guys.

Intel System
EVGA LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SUPERCLOCKED HDCP Video Card
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor
CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD 36.7GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive x 2

AMD System
MSI K9N Diamond Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard
EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SUPERCLOCKED HDCP Video Card
AMD Opteron 1218 Santa Ana 2.6GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor
CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD 36.7GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive x 2

The machine I am upgrading from is a MSI Nvidia 2 Diamond Platinum with a AMD 1200+ Mobile overclocked to 2.3 ghz. 1.5 gig of 400 ram, and an EVGA 6800 overclocked to 400 mhz and a Thermaltake Volcano CPU Cooler. I know I know old system but it is solid and still loads as fast as some of my buddies’ 64's and the Game runs smooth on high.

Oh I forgot one thing the Intel System is only about $100-150 more

Last edited by Neoburn_1035 (2007-02-16 18:20:19)

2007-02-15 21:16:54

#2

=MCHD= arush5268d: Member; +46|6965|Houston, TX

Okay, so basically they are the exact same, but one is Intel and one is AMD, right? Then basically it boils down to personal brand preference. Nobody here will be able to tell you which is better, as they each have their strong and weak points.

2007-02-15 21:19:06

#3

Neoburn_1035: Medic!!!!!!!; +27|7292|OP, KS

I am really looking at what kind of performance difference would there be between the Intel and the AMD. I am also looking and hardware suggestions.

Right now the price is at roughly $1600 for the Intel and $1500 for the AMD. I am willing to spend up to $1800

Last edited by Neoburn_1035 (2007-02-15 21:20:50)

2007-02-15 21:28:39

#4

claor: Member; +39|6878|Australia

Intel, core 2 duo.. worth the extra money. for sure.

2007-02-15 21:50:44

#5

maniacmattie: Karma Whore.. LOL; +27|6765

Go the Intel. you'll find that it Will kick any AMD systems's arse for maybe a few months-years.

2007-02-15 22:37:08

#6

=MCHD= arush5268d: Member; +46|6965|Houston, TX

Go for the Intel.

2007-02-15 22:49:36

#7

killinzero1: Member; +14|6851

INTEL! intel +player = ownage

2007-02-15 22:58:45

#8

mattrsch: Yeah, that thing I said; +18|7098|Ames, IA

intel has amd caught with their pants down right now

2007-02-15 23:03:16

#9

pirana6: Go Cougs!; +698|6754|Washington St.

Not a chance, look at any comparison test between the two, AMD always comes out on top, not always by a lot but it still does. I have an AMD X2 but I have no bias. I was like you when building my latest system and couldn't decide between the two. Then I looked at some sites that compared Intel and AMD and ALL OF THEM showed AMD come out on top in both performance and price. Anyone who just says "Intel is good" (or "AMD is good") hasn't compared them.
Go with AMD.

2007-02-15 23:15:42

#10

slicknic: Member; +145|7089

pirana6 when was the last time you looked at comparisons... cuz lately intel is on top, sorry to break it to ya.

2007-02-16 00:12:31

#11

scottomus0: Teh forum ghey!; +172|7100|Wigan. Manchester. England.

pirana6 wrote:
Not a chance, look at any comparison test between the two, AMD always comes out on top, not always by a lot but it still does. I have an AMD X2 but I have no bias. I was like you when building my latest system and couldn't decide between the two. Then I looked at some sites that compared Intel and AMD and ALL OF THEM showed AMD come out on top in both performance and price. Anyone who just says "Intel is good" (or "AMD is good") hasn't compared them.
Go with AMD.

WTF what comparison sites have you been looking?

2007-02-16 00:18:20

#12

TrollmeaT: Aspiring Objectivist; +492|7136|Colorado

Intel has taken over amd for the time being.

2007-02-16 00:27:50

#13

MagikTrik: yes.....but your still gay; +138|6834|Pittsburgh, PA USA

Intel.....unfortunately

AMD just can't keep up atm.

scottomus0 wrote:
pirana6 wrote:
Not a chance, look at any comparison test between the two, AMD always comes out on top, not always by a lot but it still does. I have an AMD X2 but I have no bias. I was like you when building my latest system and couldn't decide between the two. Then I looked at some sites that compared Intel and AMD and ALL OF THEM showed AMD come out on top in both performance and price. Anyone who just says "Intel is good" (or "AMD is good") hasn't compared them.
Go with AMD.
WTF what comparison sites have you been looking?

was he serious? maybe like 2 years ago but alot can change in that time...

Last edited by MagikTrik (2007-02-16 00:29:19)

2007-02-16 00:38:57

#14

maniacmattie: Karma Whore.. LOL; +27|6765

Indeed. C2D Has made the gap between AMD and Intel so big its not funny. Also, AMD's quad core is a steaming hunk of power hungry poo when its next to Intel's more power efficient quad.

2007-02-16 00:43:12

#15

UNDIESRULES: Member; +4|7144

Intel without a doubt, certainly not an opteron at the moment. A C2D will give you far better returns for the same cost. Yeah, agreed, at stock setting the difference is negligable but overclocked the Intell will just keep opening the devide.

2007-02-16 00:53:09

#16

pirana6: Go Cougs!; +698|6754|Washington St.

Yes of course I don't do any research before I answer questions...
WTF?

First result in google when I type AMD vs. Intel:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10442_7-6389077-1.html

I don't just give my answers because a friend of a friend said AMD was kinda okay.

2007-02-16 01:03:35

#17

MagikTrik: yes.....but your still gay; +138|6834|Pittsburgh, PA USA

pirana6 wrote:
Yes of course I don't do any research before I answer questions...
First result in google when I type AMD vs. Intel:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10442_7-6389077-1.html

Your Link wrote:
By Rich Brown
Senior associate editor
November 23, 2005

November 2005 ...it is currently February 16, 2007

k...

Last edited by MagikTrik (2007-02-16 01:03:59)

2007-02-16 01:05:24

#18

pirana6: Go Cougs!; +698|6754|Washington St.

Holy crap!

Alright guys I'll admit it - you got me. I'll go with intel now...

2007-02-16 05:07:42

#19

Sup3r_Dr4gon: Boat sig is not there anymore; +214|6790|Australia

C2D.

I've read that an overclocked mid-range C2D (probably that 6600) will outperform an FX-62.
A friend on mine got his 6600 to 3.6 stable. On AIR.

Intel FTW.

2007-02-16 05:12:02

#20

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|7013|UK

Intel, and they will continue to own AMD till 2008, and perhaps beyond.......

Martyn

2007-02-16 05:13:08

#21

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6953|Gogledd Cymru

pirana6 wrote:
Yes of course I don't do any research before I answer questions...
WTF?

First result in google when I type AMD vs. Intel:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10442_7-6389077-1.html

I don't just give my answers because a friend of a friend said AMD was kinda okay.

theyre looking at the old intel dual cores from like years ago, btw go for the intel my 6600 is awesomeness

2007-02-16 05:25:30

#22

fierce: I love [fiSh]; +167|7031

Intel of course, who is so dumb and still buys an AMD if you want performance.

2007-02-16 07:34:26

#23

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,078|7235|PNW

Personally, I'd recommend the Intel. And drop the dual 36GB Raptors for two 74GB's or a single 150GB. They're more stable (in my experience).

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2007-02-16 07:34:51)

2007-02-16 07:40:40

#24

LoonykStephane: Member; +34|7000|Kingston,Ontario,Canada

I hate Intel with a passion...but they got the upper hand for now!!!

IMO...if you have a good MotherBoard, any of the brand will do.

I got a M2N32-SLi Deluxe (Wi-Fi Edition) and that board rock's for OverClocking. AMD Athlon X2 (4200+) 2.2Ghz
It's socket (AM2) so you have the DDR2 Ram slot's...

2007-02-16 07:58:19

#25

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6957|N. Ireland

=MCHD= arush5268d wrote:
Okay, so basically they are the exact same, but one is Intel and one is AMD, right? Then basically it boils down to personal brand preference. Nobody here will be able to tell you which is better, as they each have their strong and weak points.

What are you on about?

The INTEL has much better architecture. I prefer AMD, but I own a C2D and do recommend them. Go for the Intel system.

Amd	26%	26% - 21
Intel	73%	73% - 58
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