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AMD or INTEL motherboard/CPU Combo ???

Zaxx99Zaxx99 Member Posts: 1,761
in Hardware

Okay.. looking at a couple of different options for my new computer build..

INTEL:

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

Combo Cost after rebates: $385

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AMD:

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128056

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103191

Combo Cost after rebates: $256

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So which is the better combination here for the money? OR is there a much better combination for about the same price range (or less) then either of these two setups?

Also please explain WHY in simple terms so that I might understand and learn the differences.

Thanks in advance!


- Zaxx

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Comments

  • fyerwallfyerwall Member UncommonPosts: 3,240

    The intel setup.

    Just make sure the board supports Wolfdale (even if it doesnt out of the box, it should have a bios update that will)

    I would say this board if you dont mind spending a tad more:

    www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx

    It's the one I am currently using and it works well.

    If you plan on Overclocking, its a great board. you just will want a new HSF combo for the chip (but you probably don't really care about OC'ing right now)

    The Intel setup will run games better/faster and at lower temps. Its incredibly easy to achieve higher overclocking speeds with just the use of air cooling. Best of all, no pins on the CPU to worry about bending/breaking :p

    There are 3 types of people in the world.
    1.) Those who make things happen
    2.) Those who watch things happen
    3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"


  • oakaeoakae Member UncommonPosts: 344

    If you wait a few months the Wolfdale CPU should be much cheaper since they are currently scarce and in high demand. Intel's recommended price is only $183.

  • fyerwallfyerwall Member UncommonPosts: 3,240
    Originally posted by oakae


    If you wait a few months the Wolfdale CPU should be much cheaper since they are currently scarce and in high demand. Intel's recommended price is only $183.



    ^He does have a point

    There are 3 types of people in the world.
    1.) Those who make things happen
    2.) Those who watch things happen
    3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"


  • heocatheocat Member UncommonPosts: 178

    gigabit is now owned by asus so should be a solid board I own one with the nvidia chipset  560 I am at my other computer atm but the sli model that just came out few months ago. my last three computers have been asus nvidia combos smooth running smooth updating on them. I noticed you didn't have the barebones setup highlighted go that way to save more. 

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  • CleffyIICleffyII Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 3,440

    There is a 15% performance advantage for the e8400, but it also costs 30% more. Not only for the processor, but also for the CPU and Mobo. Performance / $1 is in the AMD combination. Also its unlikely you will need much processing power unless you wanna e-peen.

    Also you can consider the costs of upgrading and how long you expect to stick with your computer. The 1066/1333 FSB boards are slowly fading out for the 1600 FSB being used by future Intel processors. However, an AMD board is going to last atleast another year. My current board is a 480x AM2 made 2 years ago, but can still score relatively high with 3DMark06 and can utilize any AMD processor made in the coming year.

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