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Im thinking about upgrading my processor and motherboard which is currently a celeron 500. Im not sure whether to upgrade to an AMD or an Intel P4, money is a bit tight so the most I could afford to get is the P4 1.8 at most, does anybody have any preferences about the AMD or P4, does AMD have any problems with software?
Does anybody have any suggestions which processor is the best to get on a tight budget?
AMD will definitely give you more bang for the buck. I used to believe the myths that some uninformed post about Pentium being a better chip, but in the year and a half since I switched to ADM Athlons on both my PCs I have had NO problems with the CPU or with running anything. I'm in the process of upgrading one of them now from AMD 1.4 GHz to 2400+ cpu.
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AMD's are cheaper but in general, have smaller cache sizes than P's. It depends what you use it for. If you play insane and complicated 3D games, then save up and get a P4. But if you dont, and play slightly simpler games, get an AMD.
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i hav an age old amd tbird 950... at the time i bought it for its overclockability, i'm not sure about todays amd, but its worth looking into it!
then again i agree with the games... if ur a gamer then i would go for a P4.
i remember my P2 was a sound piece of kit! and of course u don't have to mess around with 4in1 drivers and that...*definately check out if amd can be OCed!*
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I recommend the Athlon AMD XP 1.3GHz. You can get it pretty reasonably through Pricewatch.com and it can be overclocked. even if you don't, it's still nice, and it WILL play complicated games just as well as a P4.
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Re the comment on cache size: reputable benchmark comparisons clearly show that AMD architecture will equal or beat and equivalent Pentium for all applications. AMD is just a better designed chip that perform at least equal to Pentium and costs less!
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They are close enough to call it a tie between Intel and Amd. However Intel prices are a little higher because people are willing to pay for the feeling of trust the name gives them.
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Response Number 2 and
Response Number 3Are wrong. AMD's Athlons are better for games then P4's.
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Yes in games my Athlon XP 2100+ Palomino @ 1.76ghz out performes a P4 2.4ghz B in most things
AMD are way better at games, intel are better for office stuff like Word, Exell. Power Point etc
Zero Cool
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Yes in games my Athlon XP 2100+ Palomino @ 1.76ghz out performes a P4 2.4ghz B in most things
AMD are way better at games, intel are better for office stuff like Word, Exell. Power Point etc
Zero Cool
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I hope that this will not turn into an AMD Vs. Intel topic again. ALthough the comments are correct, It is getting old.
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Hey Judge, you named yourself well.
Mike, remember that if you change your CPU, you are probably going to have to change your mobo also. Even if you stick with Intel, the newer CPU probably won't fit your existing mobo anyway. AND, after that, you will find the increased voltage demand means you will have to replace your Power Supply with at least a 350Watt (preferably a 400 Watt), so you find yourself into building a whole new unit anyway.
Lots depends on what you want to do with your computer. Super-Heavy gaming and pro-graphics applications such as Photoshop or CorelDraw demands heavy-duty components; just running Word and Exel demands medium duty components. At least those basics will get you started.
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Just do yourself a favor and stay away from ASUS. As their own web site says....
"For Repair Service Please Contact The Place Of Purchase".
I think that says it all.
Good luck,
Normande
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Normie -- you really ought to read the WHOLE sentence. The web site tells you to contact the place of purchase for service under an EXTENDED warrantee that you purchased from the seller. Standard practice, not just Asus.
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