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<blockquote data-quote="mps42" data-source="post: 1295554" data-attributes="member: 9571"><p><strong>Can-o-worms</strong></p><p></p><p>That's what that question is. A BIG ol' can-o worms. However, as a self proclaimed computer geek and, since I work with and on computers for a living, I'll do my best to answer the question as asked.</p><p> Which is BETTER? Neither. Either BRAND of CPU will run 99.995% of all software currently being sold or written for the general publc.</p><p> A better question might have been "Which processor is better for ME given the following: I need a reasonably fast, stable computer that will run windows applications like Word and Excel, get me on the internet and let me play a few of the newer games as well but I only have about (eg) $800 to spend on the new computer. </p><p> The answer to THAT question would almost assuredly be AMD. Specifically the AMD AthlonXP series of processors in the 2000+ to 2700+ range. I have configured, built and sold systems like the one listed below for anywhere from $600 to $1200 literally DOZENS of times and they are very stable, reliable and last an average of 2 to 5 years before NEEDING an upgrade to keep up with software.</p><p> Hope this helps:</p><p></p><p>Case: Aspire X-Dreamer II (with 350W PSU) - $59</p><p>CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2800+ Barton - $124</p><p>Cooling: Vantec AeroFlow VA4-C7040 - $23</p><p>Motherboard: MSI K7N2 Delta-L - $73</p><p>Memory: 512-MB (2x256-MB) Kingston PC3200 DDR - $80</p><p>Hard Drive: 80GB Western Digital SE - $70</p><p>Video Card: Sapphire Radeon 9600 Pro - $148</p><p>Monitor: Samsung 955DF - $191</p><p>Sound Card: 6-Channel Integrated - $0</p><p>Speakers: Logitech Z640 6-Piece Speaker System - $60</p><p>CD/DVD-ROM: AOpen 48x24x48x16 Combo Drive - $47</p><p>Communications: Onboard LAN - $0</p><p>Mouse: Microsoft Intellimouse Optical - $15</p><p>Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard - $15</p><p>Operating System: Windows XP Home - $84</p><p>Floppy: Panasonic, TEAC, etc. - $10</p><p></p><p>Total: $999 plus tax and shipping.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mps42, post: 1295554, member: 9571"] [b]Can-o-worms[/b] That's what that question is. A BIG ol' can-o worms. However, as a self proclaimed computer geek and, since I work with and on computers for a living, I'll do my best to answer the question as asked. Which is BETTER? Neither. Either BRAND of CPU will run 99.995% of all software currently being sold or written for the general publc. A better question might have been "Which processor is better for ME given the following: I need a reasonably fast, stable computer that will run windows applications like Word and Excel, get me on the internet and let me play a few of the newer games as well but I only have about (eg) $800 to spend on the new computer. The answer to THAT question would almost assuredly be AMD. Specifically the AMD AthlonXP series of processors in the 2000+ to 2700+ range. I have configured, built and sold systems like the one listed below for anywhere from $600 to $1200 literally DOZENS of times and they are very stable, reliable and last an average of 2 to 5 years before NEEDING an upgrade to keep up with software. Hope this helps: Case: Aspire X-Dreamer II (with 350W PSU) - $59 CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2800+ Barton - $124 Cooling: Vantec AeroFlow VA4-C7040 - $23 Motherboard: MSI K7N2 Delta-L - $73 Memory: 512-MB (2x256-MB) Kingston PC3200 DDR - $80 Hard Drive: 80GB Western Digital SE - $70 Video Card: Sapphire Radeon 9600 Pro - $148 Monitor: Samsung 955DF - $191 Sound Card: 6-Channel Integrated - $0 Speakers: Logitech Z640 6-Piece Speaker System - $60 CD/DVD-ROM: AOpen 48x24x48x16 Combo Drive - $47 Communications: Onboard LAN - $0 Mouse: Microsoft Intellimouse Optical - $15 Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard - $15 Operating System: Windows XP Home - $84 Floppy: Panasonic, TEAC, etc. - $10 Total: $999 plus tax and shipping. [/QUOTE]
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