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Fuzija

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As for me, I will never build Intel system in my life. Why? Because I use AMD for 5 years now and now all of the sudden Intel gets out a new CPU that beats AMD by a hair and I go to Intel? No way man, I am not whoring for Intel or any other CPU manufacturer for that matter. AMD for teh win
 

MrPickins

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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?

Are you seriously recommending a Celeron D? I was beginning to believe your "I'm not a fanboy!" cries, but now I'm in doubt...
 

Regs

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Originally posted by: MrPickins
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?

Are you seriously recommending a Celeron D? I was beginning to believe your "I'm not a fanboy!" cries, but now I'm in doubt...

I like your comment and your sig.
 

FelixDeCat

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Originally posted by: 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.

Never underestimate the power of a Celeron. :) Although now that AMD chips are dirt cheap they arent bad value choices either.
 

carlosd

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Because semprons, A64 are much better options than netburst based CPUs, also the X2 are excellent options if you already have a socket 939 board, as you can see there are plenty of reasons for someone to buy an AMD CPU.
 

carlosd

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Originally posted by: FelixDeKat

Never underestimate the power of a Celeron. :) Although now that AMD chips are dirt cheap they arent bad value choices either.

The power of what?!!!, the power of the S***t!! I would say.,
Come on man, the celeron absolutely sucks, there is not REALLY absolutely any reason to buy that piece of S***t when you can get for the same price a MUCH FASTER Semprom from AMD.
 

Madellga

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Originally posted by: 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.

I had a good s.939 system, using an Opt.170. I sold everything (mobo,ram,cpu) on the C2D launch and got a C2D system for just 50 bucks more.

I went from 2.4GHz Opt to 3.2GHz C2D, performance wise it's a lot for 50 bucks.

The early adopter strategy paid off, because the s.939 had still a good market value and DDR2 price was still low (it has increased almost 50% here in the last month).

 

SparkyJJO

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Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Never underestimate the power of a Celeron. :) Although now that AMD chips are dirt cheap they arent bad value choices either.

You have got to be kidding me. Celeron != power, those two words shouldn't even be in the same sentence. The AMD Sempron-based system I buit for the customer was cheaper and had more guts than a celeron system would have had.

That statement is has the smell of fanboi....
 

FelixDeCat

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Originally posted by: carlosd
Originally posted by: FelixDeKat

Never underestimate the power of a Celeron. :) Although now that AMD chips are dirt cheap they arent bad value choices either.

The power of what?!!!, the power of the S***t!! I would say.,
Come on man, the celeron absolutely sucks, there is not REALLY absolutely any reason to buy that piece of S***t when you can get for the same price a MUCH FASTER Semprom from AMD.

Ciate pendejo.
 

FelixDeCat

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Originally posted by: Insane3D
Guys...Felix has been making threads like this for years....just ignore him.

Guys...You dont WANT to know the truth about Insane3D. He IS insane.

We are having a thoughtful discussion here. Some non Intel users disagree. Contribute properly or leave.
 

Polish3d

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Originally posted by: Fuzija
As for me, I will never build Intel system in my life. Why? Because I use AMD for 5 years now and now all of the sudden Intel gets out a new CPU that beats AMD by a hair and I go to Intel? No way man, I am not whoring for Intel or any other CPU manufacturer for that matter. AMD for teh win

LOL, "a hair"
 

Vegitto

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Because, for some things, AMD is (still) superior, or can do the same job, cheaper. Or, people just like AMD. I built an AMD rig a while ago, and I kind of wish I would've waited a bit, seeing how Kentsfield and G80 are just around the corner.. :(
 

j00fek

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i just built a new raid server from the s939 price cuts. i will alwayse stic k w/AMD because of the bang for your buck. hey 99$ for a 3500+ isnt bad at all
 

Regs

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Originally posted by: Insane3D
Guys...Felix has been making threads like this for years....just ignore him.

Well, I could recollect about 1000 threads earlier this year about "Why anyone would want to buy a Intel rig". Though I think the thread ended after it's 3rd or 4th reply. Lots of love and support for Intel I suppose.
 

FelixDeCat

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Originally posted by: Regs
Originally posted by: Insane3D
Guys...Felix has been making threads like this for years....just ignore him.

Well, I could recollect about 1000 threads earlier this year about "Why anyone would want to buy a Intel rig". Though I think the thread ended after it's 3rd or 4th reply. Lots of love and support for Intel I suppose.

That is so true. And it pains us all to admit we were once smitten with Advanced Micro.

Long live mighty Intel. ;)
 

Regs

Lifer
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Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Originally posted by: Regs
Originally posted by: Insane3D
Guys...Felix has been making threads like this for years....just ignore him.

Well, I could recollect about 1000 threads earlier this year about "Why anyone would want to buy a Intel rig". Though I think the thread ended after it's 3rd or 4th reply. Lots of love and support for Intel I suppose.

That is so true. And it pains us all to admit we were once smitten with Advanced Micro.

Long live mighty Intel. ;)

In either case, one should use a little common sense instead of poking the obvious with a stick.
 

SparkyJJO

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Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Originally posted by: Regs
Originally posted by: Insane3D
Guys...Felix has been making threads like this for years....just ignore him.

Well, I could recollect about 1000 threads earlier this year about "Why anyone would want to buy a Intel rig". Though I think the thread ended after it's 3rd or 4th reply. Lots of love and support for Intel I suppose.

That is so true. And it pains us all to admit we were once smitten with Advanced Micro.

Long live mighty Intel. ;)

o shaddup, speak for yourself :p