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07-07-2005, 07:37 PM #1Web Hosting Master
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AMD vs. Pentium HT
Hey,
i don't know where else to put this but I am considering a major upgrade for my computer. I run windows on a
AMD Athlon 3200XP+ (Over-clocked, previously a 2700) with 512 mb ram
I don't know whether I should get a AMD 3500+ not-overclocked
AMD 64 bit
Or a Pentium 3.2 Ghz With Hyper Threading (Maybe without, depends on prices).
I am an active gamer and play graphics-intensive games such as Doom 3, Counter-Strike Source, HL:2 and anything that's good.
Which do you suggest? I also use 3ds max for my 3d modeling in my spare time.
Any advice would be great.
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07-07-2005, 07:43 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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You should go with an AMD Athlon64 for sure. 64 bit is the future, and its reasonably priced for a high performance CPU. If you're an intel fan then sure, go ahead with that, but AMD will of course be cheaper. I like both, I have a P4 3.4 HT in my laptop, and an AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton" in my desktop (soon to be an AMD Athlon64).
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07-07-2005, 08:44 PM #3Web Hosting Master
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A64!
AMD all the way.
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07-07-2005, 09:09 PM #4Web Hosting Evangelist
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AMD will almost always beat Intel.
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07-08-2005, 12:57 AM #5Web Hosting Master
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I have had both good things from amd and intel, i have an old 750mhz pc that works still, no problems or nothing, i have 1 p4 ht 2.8ghz, works great, 1 amd laptop 1.6ghz, and a 2.8ghz intel celeron d processer, and they all work great, no problems from them yet, still running...
Im interested in amd 64, i might buy one of them in the near future, also woundering is intel comming out with a 64bit processer or just amd?
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07-08-2005, 01:14 AM #6Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by Criminal#58369
I have had both good things from amd and intel, i have an old 750mhz pc that works still, no problems or nothing, i have 1 p4 ht 2.8ghz, works great, 1 amd laptop 1.6ghz, and a 2.8ghz intel celeron d processer, and they all work great, no problems from them yet, still running...
Im interested in amd 64, i might buy one of them in the near future, also woundering is intel comming out with a 64bit processer or just amd?
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07-08-2005, 01:43 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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I have a 3.4ghz hyperthreaded Intel CPU ... I'm not sure if the hyperthreading makes all that much difference.
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07-08-2005, 05:15 AM #8Web Hosting Guru
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AMDs have been proven to outperform Intel processors in computer games. Since you're a gamer, there's really no question. Get the AMD.
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07-08-2005, 06:44 AM #9WHT Addict
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I have an AMD 3500+ 64 bit , I would definatly take it over the pentium, with 2gig of ram its extremly quick.
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07-08-2005, 06:53 AM #10Web Hosting Guru
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ht is only really good if you're going to do such things as encoding etc
amd for all other bits
amd all the way
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07-08-2005, 12:06 PM #11Russ
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AMD for gaming without a doubt.
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07-08-2005, 11:43 PM #12Web Hosting Master
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Without a doubt: Go AMD. My AMD Athlon XP 2600+ is still running fine after about a year and a half and I love my AMD Athlon 64 3200+.
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07-08-2005, 11:46 PM #13Web Hosting Master
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Re: AMD vs. Pentium HT
Originally posted by MegaGeo
Or a Pentium 3.2 Ghz With Hyper Threading (Maybe without, depends on prices).
Go with AMD.- Matt
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07-08-2005, 11:46 PM #14Web Hosting Master
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Well.. I went back to Intel from AMD. Had an athlon 2ghz and when I upgraded I chose to go with 3.0GHZ Intel w / HT. I love it, and am happy I went back to Intel.
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07-09-2005, 12:01 AM #15Newbie
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AMD RULESZ!! AMD 64bit is awesome
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07-09-2005, 01:06 AM #16Web Hosting Master
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Why is HT bad for games? If I switch it off while playing games will that improve my experience?
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07-09-2005, 01:10 AM #17Web Hosting Master
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Alright then, I am going AMD. Might as well stay with the same I have for past 3 years.
Thanks guys.
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07-09-2005, 01:28 AM #18Newbie
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I have a pentium 4 i mean how much better can the AMD be? they are both dependable. I would say that if the AMD is much more expensive than the pentium 4 then its not worth it cuz the p4 is pretty good.
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07-09-2005, 01:29 AM #19Disabled
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Originally posted by Orthodox-Hosting
I have a pentium 4 i mean how much better can the AMD be? they are both dependable. I would say that if the AMD is much more expensive than the pentium 4 then its not worth it cuz the p4 is pretty good.
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07-09-2005, 01:38 AM #20Web Hosting Master
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And will presumably continue to be so for some time to come.