AMD vs. Intel

SykomantiS · Post by **SykomantiS** » 11 Sep 2009, 11:23

GreyWolf, I know it's a bit dated, but the only question here is if it's better than the e7400?

GreyWolf · Post by **GreyWolf** » 11 Sep 2009, 11:54

SykomantiS wrote:GreyWolf, I know it's a bit dated, but the only question here is if it's better than the e7400?

I would say so.

SykomantiS · Post by **SykomantiS** » 11 Sep 2009, 11:56

Thanks

Mystical_Titan · Post by **Mystical_Titan** » 14 Sep 2009, 11:23

I can't believe Intel is bringing out an i5 chip. What lunacy... a whole new chipset?

Fat Tony · Post by **Fat Tony** » 14 Sep 2009, 11:49

I recently had a major hardware crash on my current pc , and now I need to replace my mobo , ram and (coz it's old) my Amd 64 3500+ cpu.
I have always been a supporter of the underdog AMD but recently I have considered going for Intel.
I already own a His ATI 4850 iceq edition gpu , here are my choices for the rest...
Amd phenom 2 x4 945 cpu
MSI 790GX am3 mobo
OCZ reaper 4GB 1333 kit

or
Intel core I5 750
ASUS P7P55D pro mobo
OCZ reaper 4GB 1333 kit

Plz help ! They cost the same but which will be better for gaming ?

SykomantiS · Post by **SykomantiS** » 14 Sep 2009, 13:04

I'm no expert, but as far as gaming goes, the 945 can tag along wit an i7 920, amiright? I'd go for that one. (But then again I'm pro-AMD)

And welcome to the forums. You can introduce yourself here.

Post by **Stuart** » 14 Sep 2009, 13:34

Fat Tony wrote:I recently had a major hardware crash on my current pc , and now I need to replace my mobo , ram and (coz it's old) my Amd 64 3500+ cpu.
I have always been a supporter of the underdog AMD but recently I have considered going for Intel.
I already own a His ATI 4850 iceq edition gpu , here are my choices for the rest...
Amd phenom 2 x4 945 cpu
MSI 790GX am3 mobo
OCZ reaper 4GB 1333 kit

or
Intel core I5 750
ASUS P7P55D pro mobo
OCZ reaper 4GB 1333 kit

Plz help ! They cost the same but which will be better for gaming ?

I don't think either would be better for gaming. Both configurations would handle current games just fine.

Mystical_Titan · Post by **Mystical_Titan** » 14 Sep 2009, 14:33

I'd go for AMD... should outperform the i5.

MadFrog · Post by **MadFrog** » 14 Sep 2009, 16:00

Well... if your willing to wait, wait for reviews on the i5. I absolutely adore my AMD Phenom II (It's wrong, I know. But I am a lonely guy

) but I have to say that I am quite excited about the i5. I like the wait-and-see approach.

Fat Tony · Post by **Fat Tony** » 14 Sep 2009, 16:31

The waiting part is also the problem - just got the new Wolfenstein , and Arkam Asylum but nothing to play it on . . . Damn Intel for bringing out a potentially better cpu just to confuse me !

SykomantiS · Post by **SykomantiS** » 14 Sep 2009, 16:33

Core i5 will not be better than i7- and for that matter if the 945 can do gaming as good as an i7, then I don't see the point of i5.

MadFrog · Post by **MadFrog** » 14 Sep 2009, 16:40

Well, Tony. My best advice is then that you head for the AMD route. And then try to get the Dragon Platform... LIKE ME

Post by **Stuart** » 14 Sep 2009, 16:43

Yeah, fact is, even if the i5 is better than the Phenom II, it won't be better for gaming.

Fat Tony · Post by **Fat Tony** » 14 Sep 2009, 22:31

Ok Thanx - I'm convinced - gonna go for the AMD upgrade now. Can't wait for it to be delivered. Gonna buy from Titan-ice , they're prices are good.

Puento · Post by **Puento** » 15 Sep 2009, 06:41

i would rather go for the i5. By the time the prices of the i7 8** has dropped you could just swop the CPU!
I already ordered my i5. . . .

Mystical_Titan · Post by **Mystical_Titan** » 16 Sep 2009, 08:56

What do you mean "swop the CPU"?

MadFrog · Post by **MadFrog** » 16 Sep 2009, 11:54

He probably means upgrade from i5 to i7?

Mystical_Titan · Post by **Mystical_Titan** » 16 Sep 2009, 11:55

I don't think you can do that. i5 is a completely new socket.

Post by **KALSTER** » 16 Sep 2009, 12:05

Mystical_Titan wrote:I don't think you can do that. i5 is a completely new socket.

The up and coming i7 8** series will be socket 1156.

Wiki

MadFrog · Post by **MadFrog** » 16 Sep 2009, 12:06

At launch there will be three different socket 1156 processors code named "Lynnfield". The i7 870 and 860 with the i5 750 one step down.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews ... corei7870/

Mystical_Titan · Post by **Mystical_Titan** » 16 Sep 2009, 12:20

The up and coming i7 8** series will be socket 1156.

Ah... this I did not know... even MORE confusing. Go Microsoft.

MadFrog · Post by **MadFrog** » 16 Sep 2009, 12:41

Mystical_Titan wrote:
The up and coming i7 8** series will be socket 1156.
Ah... this I did not know... even MORE confusing. Go Microsoft.

"Go Microsoft"? I don't understand. We're talking about intel.

Mystical_Titan · Post by **Mystical_Titan** » 16 Sep 2009, 12:44

Ag, Microsoft, Intel, who cares? They both do things that confuse consumers...

Puento · Post by **Puento** » 16 Sep 2009, 14:33

Take a look at this. The i5 750 is neck on neck with the i7 920! I don't think the i5 is a step backwards in performance, it is more like a step backwards in the price. With the i7 8*** on the same socket i think the i5 is a very good buy.

+1 for i5

Mystical_Titan · Post by **Mystical_Titan** » 21 Sep 2009, 08:39

Well, I'll stick to one socket, thank you very much.

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