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pentium 4 or AMD Athlon
Name: billy goat Date: July 24, 2002 at 13:27:42 Pacific
Name: n3985 Date: July 24, 2002 at 13:30:44 Pacific
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AMD is cheaper and faster when calculating mathematical stuff, like CAD, Intel is much more expensive, but sometimes exceeds in 3D intensive environments (like playing Quake). Overall, their performance is relatively the same, thus, many choose AMD.
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Response Number 2
Name: Ben Gunn Date: July 24, 2002 at 20:18:31 Pacific
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Look around these forums and see which of the two is mentioned most often causing trouble.(AMD)
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Response Number 3
Name: wawadave Date: July 24, 2002 at 20:56:05 Pacific
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hello i,ve used both but have two machines at the monet useing amd and there truble free from the amd stand point. have a nice day
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Response Number 4
Name: Nick R (by Nick Ritchie) Date: July 25, 2002 at 06:18:23 Pacific
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I was told with the AMD you get more bang for your buck. I have read about some overheating problems with the AMD's ! If you decide to go with AMD , make sure your case has a good cooling system. Take Care,Nick
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