Computer nerds...errr..peeps....AMD vs. Intel???

[theoldone]

Been a long time since I have been up on who the better company is.

Been wanting to get a new laptop and cant decide between the ones with AMD processors or Intel processors.

I remember that AMD used to provide more bang for the buck with desktop computers but this was before Dual core and hyper threading technology.

All I remember is that while AMD was good...they had a tendency to run hot and that wasnt good in a laptop...but again that was pre Dual core and hyper threading technology.

Just need the laptop for fairly basic functions..internet,word documents,dvd/cd burning..maybe some video transcoding...but NO GAMING...I use my xbox360 for all my gaming needs.

Was thinking about this one....
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9035572&type=product&id=1218010849257

Any suggestions??

 

[chris302001]

if you dont do any gaming or anything that rig will meet your needs nicely

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

Been a long time since I have been up on who the better company is.

Been wanting to get a new laptop and cant decide between the ones with AMD processors or Intel processors.

I remember that AMD used to provide more bang for the buck with desktop computers but this was before Dual core and hyper threading technology.

All I remember is that while AMD was good...they had a tendency to run hot and that wasnt good in a laptop...but again that was pre Dual core and hyper threading technology.

Just need the laptop for fairly basic functions..internet,word documents,dvd/cd burning..maybe some video transcoding...but NO GAMING...I use my xbox360 for all my gaming needs.

Was thinking about this one....
Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 - L305D-S5895

Any suggestions??

Supposedly Intel's new chip architecture (Nehalem) was based on AMD designs.

The only thing holding Intel back is their northbridge design. I think the new chips will fix/improve that though.

 

[guest username]

I don't think there is any difference. My government laptop is an AMD and it works great. Then again, it's running a Linux based operating system.

 

[Dial_tone]

Unless you're a gamer or overclocker you won't care. It's like expecting your car to drive better with Mobil vs Chevron gas. Dale Earnhardt Jr. might notice; we won't.

I am building my first new PC since 2001. The one I have (in sig) is still perfect but it's time to move forward. I got the first two pieces today. Antec P182 case and Seasonic S12 II power supply. Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L and Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 are next. I'll run it stock for a year then overclock it.

 

[EnderJE]

Unless you're a gamer or overclocker you won't care. It's like expecting your car to drive better with Mobil vs Chevron gas. Dale Earnhardt Jr. might notice; we won't.

I am building my first new PC since 2001. The one I have (in sig) is still perfect but it's time to move forward. I got the first two pieces today. Antec P182 case and Seasonic S12 II power supply. Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L and Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 are next. I'll run it stock for a year then overclock it.

 

[Dial_tone]

bastard...my name is Steve too.

 

[Greatercow]

Unless you're a gamer or overclocker you won't care. It's like expecting your car to drive better with Mobil vs Chevron gas. Dale Earnhardt Jr. might notice; we won't.

I am building my first new PC since 2001. The one I have (in sig) is still perfect but it's time to move forward. I got the first two pieces today. Antec P182 case and Seasonic S12 II power supply. Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L and Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 are next. I'll run it stock for a year then overclock it.

wow monster

 

[UA_Iron]

Unless you're a gamer or overclocker you won't care. It's like expecting your car to drive better with Mobil vs Chevron gas. Dale Earnhardt Jr. might notice; we won't.

I am building my first new PC since 2001. The one I have (in sig) is still perfect but it's time to move forward. I got the first two pieces today. Antec P182 case and Seasonic S12 II power supply. Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L and Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 are next. I'll run it stock for a year then overclock it.

E8400 is at a better price point. I'd go for a quad core though...actually wait for the Nehalem architecture to come out.

Nehelam is going to have an integrated memory controller supposedly - which is classically an AMD feature.

But it depends how much you're looking to spend...

You still gonna run Linux?

 

[chris302001]

I overclocked the TI ARM processor in my cellphone......does that make me cool too?