amd or intel

[amaor]

hay im new here and i guss that you get this qustion all the time but should i buy AMD athlon xp 1900 or Intel P4 - 1.8AGHz 478PIN 512k Cache
im also buying 256drr 333mhz so wich cpu will use them better

 

[dude]

Um.... it all depends on your preference. Read the guides on anandtech.com and take your pick. Or go to other sites and see what they suggest. I would go AMD for the price and performance. Intel for a quieter and less heat producing system.

 

[Lucky]

p4.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Either. Both are good options.

 

[CrazySaint]

Here's the short answer.

If you like getting a "free" 600-800MHz extra from your CPU get a P4 1.6A.

If you don't like getting a "free" 600-800MHz extra get an Athlon XP 1900+. 😀

 

[XBoxLPU]

But remember more mhz doesn't always mean more speed..😉

 

[Swanny]

If you like to overclock a lot or need a cool (temperature) system, go for the P4.

If you want performance out of the box, go for the Athlon.


My choice would be the P4, but only because I already have an Athlon 1800+ system. That said, I don't have enough money for another system, so it doesn't matter anyway😛

 

[Damascus]

If you have the extra $50, then the P4 would be a better option..

 

[Soulkeeper]

I second the athlon system
just cause
built one for my uncle a few weeks ago it lays the smack down
busts through seti packets in like 3.5 hours
my P4 1.8 takes like 4.2
heh gotta love seti

 

[RamIt]

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
I second the athlon system
just cause
built one for my uncle a few weeks ago it lays the smack down
busts through seti packets in like 3.5 hours
my P4 1.8 takes like 4.2
heh gotta love seti

You run your 1.8@1.8? What a shame!

 

[Soulkeeper]

it's a laptop
no oc features

 

[Soulkeeper]

it is a shame
heh