AMD v Intel?Post Date: 2007-12-28 |
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Bud 
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 Topic: AMD v Intel?Posted: 28 Dec 2007 at 6:59pm |
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Hey folks,
I just wanted to run by my current config for a little feed back. Specifications: Case: Digital Storm Twister PRO (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish) Power Supply: 620W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Processor: AMD Athlon X2 6400+ 3.2GHz (Dual Core) (2 MB Cache) w/HyperTransport Motherboard: Asus M2N-E SLI (nForce 5 series SLI Chipset) Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 800MHz XMS2 (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance) Floppy / Card: Digital Media Card Reader (Black) Hard Drive 1: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express) TV Tuner: ATI TV Wonder 650 (HDTV, Video Recording, FM Radio, Video Input and Capture) Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio (7.1 Channel) Physics Card: - No Thanks Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink (Copper Heatpipes) Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: - No Thanks User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals) Overclock Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor Overclock Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Overclock Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: Acer 22 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display) Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Desktop 2.0 (Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Wheel Mouse) Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support My main question is whether to go for the Athlon x2 6400+ 3.2ghz or the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4ghz for the processor. It will be used for gaming and digital painting in photoshop/painter. Also, is there any point to have 4 gb ram without a 64bit OS? Thanks in advance for your help. |
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Dashuu
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007 at 7:26pm |
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I'd say go with Intel. When you upgrade there is a much better chance you won't have to change your motherboard as well. When you go with Intel that is.
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Bud
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007 at 7:40pm |
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Thanks Dashuu. Another question, would dual sli 8800gts 512s be better value than the 8800 Ultra? If so, are there any other changes which would have to be made? I've heard the Pro cases get a bit toasty.
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commast
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007 at 8:45pm |
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Dashuu is right, the Intel CPU is a much better performer than the AMD regardless of clock speed, especially for what you plan to run on your system. You won't need more than 2 GB of RAM on a 32bit OS -- it's plenty. Go with SLI if you have a really big monitor (24" or more), otherwise stick with a single video card. I would go with the 8800GTX instead of the Ultra since it's cheaper and you can OC the card to get the same performance as the Ultra. Get the Extreme case instead of the Pro case for better airflow and easier upgrade later on.
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Bud
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007 at 9:14pm |
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Hey guys,
Thanks for the feedback. How does this config look to everybody? Specifications: Case: Digital Storm Twister EXTREME (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish) Power Supply: 620W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 680i LT Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI) Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance) Floppy / Card: Digital Media Card Reader (Black) Hard Drive 1: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800GTX 768MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express) TV Tuner: ATI TV Wonder 650 (HDTV, Video Recording, FM Radio, Video Input and Capture) Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio (7.1 Channel) Physics Card: - No Thanks Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink (Copper Heatpipes) Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: - No Thanks User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals) Overclock Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor Overclock Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: Acer 22 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display) Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Desktop 2.0 (Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Wheel Mouse) Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support |
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syn
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007 at 10:22pm |
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Go with the 512 GTS. The GTX is terribad as far as price/performance.
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Bud
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007 at 10:33pm |
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Thanks Syn. What about the 512 GTS vs dual GT's? or should I bite down for 2 GTS?
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skyR
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007 at 11:10pm |
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Just get a single GT for now and get a new enthusiast in Q1 08.
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Bud
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Posted: 29 Dec 2007 at 8:06pm |
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Hey guys,
Many thanks to all of you for the help. I just placed my order and can't wait for my DS. Here's what I finally settled on: System Configuration: Case: Digital Storm Twister EXTREME (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish) Power Supply: 620W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 680i LT Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI) Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance) Floppy / Card: Digital Media Card Reader (Black) Hard Drive 1: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD�R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 512MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express) TV Tuner: ATI TV Wonder 650 (HDTV, Video Recording, FM Radio, Video Input and Capture) Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio (7.1 Channel) Physics Card: - No Thanks Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink (Copper Heatpipes) Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: - No Thanks User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals) Overclock Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: Acer 22 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display) Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Desktop 2.0 (Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Wheel Mouse) Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support Once again, thanks to everybody. You've all been extremely helpful and kind. Cheers, Bud |
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Bloody Hypocrite
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Posted: 29 Dec 2007 at 8:21pm |
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Well, I decided to register at the forums now that everything's settled.
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syn
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Posted: 29 Dec 2007 at 8:28pm |
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Heh, nice Fo2 av.
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Bloody Hypocrite
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Posted: 30 Dec 2007 at 1:03pm |
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Thanks syn. Just double checking, will the 620w power supply be enough for the setup? I hope so, cause I'm already way over what I originally planned to spend, and I don't want to change the order anymore. (or I'll never get my rig)
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skyR
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Posted: 30 Dec 2007 at 1:17pm |
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620w is plenty.
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Bloody Hypocrite
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Posted: 30 Dec 2007 at 1:25pm |
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thanks skyR. Everything's golden then. Does anyone know how the manual authorization works? Will DS call me, or should I call them? I assume I would call the 1-866-81-STORM number, as there isn't another one provided.
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