Why would anyone buy AMD right now?

[FelixDeCat]

Unless they are looking to build a value system? Even then, they could buy a Celeron D and be done with it.

Have you built an AMD rig recently?

 

[Mloot]

I upgraded my 3.0C to an X2 4200+ a month ago because I got a good deal on it and I paired it with an Asrock Dual mobo to ease my transition to PCI-E. I gave it a mild 200mhz overclock to 4600+ speed, and I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Already been discussed

 

[Ulfhednar]

If I already had a socket 939-based system and/or a lower budget then I would've stuck with AMD this time. Unfortunately the Newcastle 3400+ I had was already at the high-end of the spectrum on the socket 754 platform I was stuck with, so a full upgrade was in order. Luckily my budget was high at around £600, and through research I found that Core 2 Duo would easily offer the best bang-for-buck for someone in my particular situation.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: Mloot
I upgraded my 3.0C to an X2 4200+ a month ago because I got a good deal on it and I paired it with an Asrock Dual mobo to ease my transition to PCI-E. I gave it a mild 200mhz overclock to 4600+ speed, and I'm pretty happy with it.

That sounds reasonable.

 

[Rottie]

Yesterday I got A64 X2 4800+ because I still have same mobo so I could expierment with dual core from my single core A64 3500+ and I don't see any much gain at all from X2 4800+

 

[Sable]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Already been discussed

With exactly the same intentions as this thread was made. And I DON'T mean, meaningful discussion.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Originally posted by: Sable

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Already been discussed

With exactly the same intentions as this thread was made. And I DON'T mean, meaningful discussion.

So I guess this is not the best place to post stuff like this?


AMD is currently selling truckloads of Semprons that make their way in millions of budget PCs (at least that is what I see out here in Asia). They still have the best single-core CPUs around for those who are on a budget. That's what I think.

 

[Bateluer]

Because people want to.

I've been very satisfied with my X2 4200.

 

[raincityboy]

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel

Originally posted by: Sable

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Already been discussed

With exactly the same intentions as this thread was made. And I DON'T mean, meaningful discussion.

So I guess this is not the best place to post stuff like this?


AMD is currently selling truckloads of Semprons that make their way in millions of budget PCs (at least that is what I see out here in Asia). They still have the best single-core CPUs around for those who are on a budget. That's what I think.

Interesting read, thanks.
I cant say Im surprised.

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Unless they are looking to build a value system? Even then, they could buy a Celeron D and be done with it.

Have you built an AMD rig recently?

Yesterday we upgraded my friend's old rig (AXP 2500+, 1GB RAM, 9600Pro, 400W PSU) to an A64 3000+, kept his RAM, got a cheap MSI NF4 mobo, a 450W Sparkle, and a 7900GS. We just barely made it within budget.

There was very little point in going with a Celeron D, since the price difference is negligible. If we spent more on his CPU, we'd have to downgrade his GPU, and he's using this system for gaming so that would be unacceptable.

 

[Gikaseixas]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Unless they are looking to build a value system? Even then, they could buy a Celeron D and be done with it.

Have you built an AMD rig recently?

I had a San Diego 3700 and i wanted to try the so famous dual core experience so i bought a 4400 X2 and overclocked it, bought also a new 7900GTX and voila...
People will still buy AMD's if they already have 939 mobo's, still using DDR and are on tight budget. My parts are still good enough for today's aplications and there's not reason for me to spend on new memory, motherboard and cpu. My 4400 is good enough for another year or so and then i'll buy from Intel if they still on top or stick with AMD if they regain the crown, i'm not a devoted fan of either, just a guy looking for the best bang for my buck.

 

[Mucker]

REPOST

 

[HomeyFoos]

I built an Opteron system in January but that was a while ago. I recently encouraged a friend to buy a s939 X2 3800 because the prices are insane. 6 weeks ago they were $300ish and he bought for around $155. 2 7600GT's, mobo, ram, dual-core processor for around $600 delivered? I realize it's a limited statement, but he got like 8400 in 3DMark05.

Also, the technology is at or near the end of it's cycle so there is tons of support if he has conflicts, issues, or wants to OC the hell out of his stuff. He's a student so his gaming needs were exceeded at a very reasonable price, so long as he was ok with not having the latest and greatest (and no way could he afford that).

As for the Celeron D, I'm not sure how that compares to the s939 X2's, but isn't it newer technology (65nm)? And does the Celeron D use the same chipset as the C2D's? Or can you get away with a lesser Mobo? Would the necessary mobo require DDR2? Just seems like the s939 X2 stuff is still way cheaper and will be functional for some time.

Now, if you are talking AM2, then I may have to agree, though I have not educated myself much on that platform. I've heard nothing but good things, just that the performance does not measure up to C2D and it's still 90nm. However, the price-point seems very friendly, just a tad more than the left-over s939 stuff.

 

[openwheelformula1]

More bang for the buck.

I have the money to upgrade every year, but I'd rather put the money somewhere else.

 

[Henny]

If they want to preserve their investment in old legacy H/W. Socket 939, DDR I, etc.

 

[imported_inspire]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Unless they are looking to build a value system? Even then, they could buy a Celeron D and be done with it.

Have you built an AMD rig recently?

No Comment. Yes.

 

[lopri]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Already been discussed

 

[lopri]

Oh and actually I just purchased an A64 3800+ (single-core) for $87 along with the DFI NF UltraII-M2. Reason? To test memory. Although I have an 975X system, I can't really test my memory to its full capability due to the heavy reliance on MCH. So I built a quick and dirty setup for less than $200 and my memory does 1140MHz. I'm looking to unlock the SLI function off the chipset, too.

Everyone makes decisions for reasons. No need to post a flame bait. (Although in this case the OP's intention is somewhat obvious)

 

[SparkyJJO]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Unless they are looking to build a value system? Even then, they could buy a Celeron D and be done with it.

Have you built an AMD rig recently?

Yes I have, I did for a customer. The celeron CPU sucks (that L1 cache is worthless, and it is based off the slower P4 architecture), and AMD was the better bang for the buck for how much he wanted to spend.

Why would anyone buy AMD right now? Because they still make great CPUs and on the lower and midrange scale they are hard to beat.

As has been posted before, this has been discussed/beaten to death already.

 

[Regs]

I'm not. I'm also not buying a Conroe either.

Post count +1.

Though I do like to add if my current system takes a sudden dive then I will get a Core 2.
I'm not that desperate for performance to rip my computer apart yet again in a 6 month period. Also, if Cyrsis comes out and I can't push quality settings (above 1024 x 768), I will get a 7950GTx2 or of that kind.

 

[Hidden Hippo]

I would personally only build an AMD system at the moment because they actually support all DDR2 RAM. However, the conroe boards, to the best of my knowledge, all struggle with PC2-6400 RAM.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Unless they are looking to build a value system? Even then, they could buy a Celeron D and be done with it.

Have you built an AMD rig recently?

Celeron D? Ewww, be serious man!

Conroe makes sense for most people building a new system, but for those with good DDR (and possibly good socket 939 mobo already), upgrading their CPU makes the most sense.

 

[RichUK]

Isn't this a repost?

 

[Bobthelost]

Nope, we just need to repeat it every two weeks or the world will end.

It sucks, but that's life.