Which chip do you prefer? - Page 2

NealT · 05-28-2003, 05:53 PM

I have (contrary to what many would say) had fewer problems with an AMD chip than an Intel chip. Besides...if the 'young upstart' can do it better, cheaper, and faster, why give it to the 'old fogey'?

kRiStiNa · 05-28-2003, 06:01 PM

Intel P4

Juggalo15 · 05-29-2003, 07:37 AM

I use intel, I have always used it and just like them better. One reason I never have tried an AMD is doesn't Intel have better compatibility with parts and junk?

thornyone · 05-29-2003, 08:08 AM

that should hace read AMD sorry

rastagard · 05-29-2003, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NealT
I have (contrary to what many would say) had fewer problems with an AMD chip than an Intel chip. Besides...if the 'young upstart' can do it better, cheaper, and faster, why give it to the 'old fogey'?

Fer me the answer to this question can be summed up in one word ~ heat.

I live in a very hot climate, it eats AMDs fer breakfast. I am not the kind of person who is going to need small measures of extra performance. I don't think most of them mean much in the real world for the average user.

I think AMDs are very good processors. I would never argue that point. But I also find that cooling is a major concern for AMD users and despite what some may say, most of the savings on the CPU itself is quickly made up in the expense of additional cooling apperatus.

I feel that Intel makes a product that suits my needs straight out of the box. The less I have to worry about the better, as far as I'm concerned.

Stereo_Type · 05-29-2003, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by cpugeniusmv
Well, I had an Intel Celeron 400 for the longest time...but this time around I got an AMD 2400+...and love it. The celeron was fast at the time, and the AMD is fast now. I'm one of those people that gets as much quality for the lowest cost...meaning, for now, AMD processors.

I agree! I settled for the sweet spot this time around, when putting together our home computer. AMD was simply cost effective or should I just say, good bang for the buck.

Dr. Avery · 05-29-2003, 09:22 AM

Almost like the difference between a muscle car and a volvo - some people want the extra torque - and some people just want to survive the crash!

rastagard · 05-29-2003, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dr. Avery
Almost like the difference between a muscle car and a volvo - some people want the extra torque - and some people just want to survive the crash!

Perfect analogy!

05-30-2003, 01:39 AM

Yep. I use AMD. All three computers. Our old computer (which is now my moms) had intel And I for one didnt much like it. JMO

Roadblock · 05-30-2003, 08:59 AM

As far as chips go, I prefer "Snyder's" although "Mike Sells" has a pretty good chip. I've never been a big "Lays" fan. "Snyder's" is best with some onion dip.

Just showing you how tech handicapped I really am.

Dr. Avery · 05-30-2003, 09:01 AM

That's ok RB I couldn't figure out who manufactured my RAM - turns out it was Dodge.

technobeast · 05-30-2003, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by Roadblock
As far as chips go, I prefer "Snyder's" although "Mike Sells" has a pretty good chip. I've never been a big "Lays" fan. "Snyder's" is best with some onion dip.

Just showing you how tech handicapped I really am.

Yummy. LOL

. Roadblock from now on you're my personal CPU (chips) or any hardware advisor.

Roadblock · 05-30-2003, 09:09 AM

(lol) Man after my own heart.

Wobbel · 05-30-2003, 02:09 PM

Since this is my first pc,when i was putting the system together i looked for wich processor to get.Compared intel with amd,read some articles,saw that there was not that much difference.The only thing was the pricing,so i bought a xp1800,and so far so good,no problems,running a bit warm after a few days downloading,but solved that by adding some extra fans,cost me €15 ($15)

So i would say go for a amd processor

orb36O · 05-30-2003, 05:23 PM

I think I'd go with Intel, their chips don't blow up if you take the fan + heatsink off

05-28-2003, 06:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
kRiStiNa Argh! One Eye Stina! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bristol, VA Posts: 954	Intel P4 __________________

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NealT In Front of my Puter Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 141	I have (contrary to what many would say) had fewer problems with an AMD chip than an Intel chip. Besides...if the 'young upstart' can do it better, cheaper, and faster, why give it to the 'old fogey'?

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thornyone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 208	that should hace read AMD sorry

05-30-2003, 01:39 AM	#24 (permalink)
feenies-wife Guest Posts: n/a	Yep. I use AMD. All three computers. Our old computer (which is now my moms) had intel And I for one didnt much like it. JMO

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Wobbel PCTT's Gatherer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 2004 Posts: 2,861	Since this is my first pc,when i was putting the system together i looked for wich processor to get.Compared intel with amd,read some articles,saw that there was not that much difference.The only thing was the pricing,so i bought a xp1800,and so far so good,no problems,running a bit warm after a few days downloading,but solved that by adding some extra fans,cost me €15 ($15) So i would say go for a amd processor

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