AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+

2 GHz, Socket AM2, L2 1 MB, 2 x 512 KB, HyperTransport technology, AMD64 technology, integrated memory controller, Enhanced Virus Protection

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Posted on 29 / 01 / 2006

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Since the late 90's I've been building, upgrading and moding my own PC's. Why have I picked AMD processors everytime?, they are easier to mod, they are faster and cheaper for a equally priced Intel model. This all comes with no drawbacks, why do most manufactured PC's come with Intel?, well AMD and the majority of the computer enthusiasts have been at a loss to see the logic of it. AMD has only recently went to court suggesting Intel bribe or use shady practices to garner business. Why else would competitive businesses use an inferior and more expensive product. Intel seem to have a monopoly in the processor world when it comes to manufacturers like Dell and HP. My latest AMD processor 'X2 3800+' was a third of the price of the equivalent Intel Pentium processor. Ask any techie with knowledge of clock speed etc etal blah an AMD CPU will be faster than an Intel CPU of the same equivalent clock speed. This has been the case for at least six years at a guess. And critically most people find AMD more stable and reliable, most of you will think Intel use better materials or build quality or something, not so. This is especially the case in the overclocking world, this is where techies fiddle with their processor to make it go faster. This results in the processor heating up and the chance of it melting out increase, and the manufacturer warranty is invalidated. Overclockers prefer AMD because they are better made, more stable and easier to overclock. Basically everything is in favor of an AMD processor, you really would be a fool to buy a Pentium.

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User - Jacko

Posted on 05 / 04 / 2007

Great Processor AMD kicks Intel in the Nuts when it comes to price, speed and reliability.
None , would prefere a faster model but what can you do.

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User - KINGSTEF