amd or intel for a gaming computer

[claytonian]

would you take intel or amd for a gaming comp with 2.4dc 2gb hd3870, and also i need a new psu that is at least 400w with a 6pin pcie connector, any suggestions?

 

[wake4x4paintball]

AMD is better in gaming with mobo and ATI GPU and AMD processor thats my opinion

 

[zenmaster]

What is your price range? We can help you select components.

 

[homerdog]

Here's a good rule of thumb right now in the PC world: Intel processors are better than AMD processors.

With that out of the way, we will need some more info before we can start making worthwhile suggestions. Specifically, what is your budget?

 

[dwthor02]

i have both parties. amd 6400 2x 8800gtx oc2 and an intel qx9650 2x8800 ultras and the both run fine obviously the intel still wins but they both do just fine

 

[Shadow703793]

AMD is better in gaming with mobo and ATI GPU and AMD processor thats my opinion

What?!? Where have you been for the past year? Intel has the best CPUs for gaming. Just take a look at the benchmarks.

 

[Shadow703793]

Here's a good rule of thumb right now in the PC world: Intel processors are better than AMD processors.

With that out of the way, we will need some more info before we can start making worthwhile suggestions. Specifically, what is your budget?

Agreed

 

[dwthor02]

yup amd cant touch intel's new quads......intel+nvida= GOD

 

[claytonian]

i want a new proc mobo and ram + hd3850 for under 550. I can overclock tho

 

[Shadow703793]

Get a DS3L + 2GB DDR2 800 + E6550+ 8800GT

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565
$75( $50 after MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
$96.P35-DS3L, great overclocker.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115030
E6550. $170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150264
8800GT (256) $210

All add up to $552 (with out MIR)

 

[homerdog]

Good suggestions on processor and RAM, but the 256MB 8800GT kind of sucks. Instead I'd look at a 512MB HD3850. Or spend the extra for a real 512MB 8800GT.

For a PSU I would look at this list. It hasn't been updated in a while, but it is a great starting point. Here's a few suggestions of my own as well:

XCLIO STABLEPOWER 500W: This is a solid Channel Well built PSU for a great price
SeaSonic SS-500ES: It's a SeaSonic.
CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX: Last but not least, this is the one you're looking for. Buy this power supply now

 

[claytonian]

do you think that 2 gb memory will be enough or should i go for four?, will it really be necessesary for playing the newer games at 12x10

 

[skittle]

If your not limited by a very low budget, intel wins in just about every department.

 

[claytonian]

Newegg wont work right now but i trust you, if i got this computer what do you think that the fps in some of the top games would be, crysis bioshock, and cod4?
what do you think that the e6550 could oc to on stock, or maybe a zalman cooler?

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

I think personally, AMD gives better value. IE you may not get as fast of a chip or mobo, but you do get more money to put into something that makes more difference in games, such as video card, etc. For example for $150 I could go on newegg, get a board, amd athlon 4000+x2 socket am2 and 2 gb of pc6400 ddr2 memory for 150, then have more to spend on video card etc, where most of the time is what really matters for your performance in games.