Hi guys, I'm building a new sub $800 PC. My question is, should I get an AMD build or an Intel build. The reason I'm asking (i know the core 2 wins hands down) is because i want to upgrade in the future. I heard that the am2+ boards will be compatible with the upcoming AMD processors where as the core 2 boards wont be compatible with the new quad cores and 45mm intel processors. I wont be going much gaming (none most likely) just alot of audio encoding/production and HD viewing on this computer. Here is what i have so far for both builds. I already have a 16x DVD burner, and SATA hard drive.
AMD BUILD
Motherboard
K9N4 SLI-F
84.99
Processor
Athlon X2 3800+
$109.00
Memory
Kingston value ram 2GB (2*1gb)
Video Card
EVGA Geforce 7900GS
$159.99
total $708
INTEL BUILD
CPU
Core 2 4300
$175
MB
Biostar 945z
biostar 945z
I didnt include a case or cooling because im not really sure about these components.
What would you guys recommend?[/quote]
AMD BUILD
Motherboard
K9N4 SLI-F
84.99
Processor
Athlon X2 3800+
$109.00
Memory
Kingston value ram 2GB (2*1gb)
Video Card
EVGA Geforce 7900GS
$159.99
total $708
INTEL BUILD
CPU
Core 2 4300
$175
MB
Biostar 945z
biostar 945z
I didnt include a case or cooling because im not really sure about these components.
What would you guys recommend?[/quote]