AMD or Pentium for OC? help newb...

[wds716]

I want a fast, but more importantly a STABLE system and am wondering which processor I should choose for overclocking: AMD or Pentium? In my research, both seem to be good but I want to know if there is a consensus as to one being better. I will primarily use the system for adobe suite, web design, autocad, and gaming. I am looking to purchase one in the 2.4g range. Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[infinite012]

I would say Intel if you're going to be doing multimedia stuff or using taxing software like autocad.

 

[beatle]

I'd also say Intel for AutoCAD. AMD if you're on a tighter budget.

 

[Peter D]

could always get a dualie opteron setup

but anyways, if money's no object, get a P4, otherwise the AMD's are still nothin to sneeze at

welcome to anandtech by the way ^_^

 

[Corporate Thug]

gotta go with the rest of the folks: amd if you are on a budget, intel if you can afford it

 

[dguy6789]

my opinion is, i would rather have an intel system if im doing lots of media encoding, however, for games and desktop use, i would rather have a high end athlon xp.

 

[wds716]

Thanks for the help guys.... intel it is!