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mariorbros56   04-02-2009 at 02:55:59 PM

hY. . .i am lookin to build a new computer for work. ..

which cpu is better ??
AMD Phenom x3 8650 ??
or
Intel C2D 7400 ??

and
which graphic card is better for work like drawing ??
NVIDIA or ATI ??

tHanks in Advance

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joefriday   04-02-2009 at 03:43:38 PM
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The E7400 is markedly better. Can't make a recommendation on the videocard though.

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tahmid   04-02-2009 at 06:10:51 PM
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Take the C2D and ATI HD4550


Message edited by tahmid on 04-02-2009 at 06:12:55 PM
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macabre215   04-02-2009 at 07:12:44 PM
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E7400

graphics card depends on what you are willing to spend, i would suggest a 4850 or GTS 250 <<<< is cheaper right now

4550 would be fine if you don't game


Message edited by macabre215 on 04-02-2009 at 07:16:42 PM
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someguy7   04-02-2009 at 08:36:11 PM
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The 8650 is crap.

Look at a PII based x3 like the 710 or 720BE. Those two cpus also retail closer to the price of the Intel e7400 also. At least in the states on newegg.

I would lean towards a Phenom II x3 system.

Look for some benchmarks with the app you intend to use for your work. See how it fares on each arch. and how well it scales as the cores go up.

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megamanx00   04-02-2009 at 09:17:04 PM
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E7400

If you're looking at an AMD CPU choose the Phenom II X3 710 or 720. Those two CPUs are a great value, and look even more attractive when you consider that you have a chance to unlock the 4th core and get even more value for it. Of course you need a board with ACC, and a bit of luck, for that.

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mamw93   04-02-2009 at 09:49:24 PM
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The Core 2 Duo actually beat out the AMD Phenom procs in certain tests. If you don't believe me Tom's Hardware did the experiment.

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antmiu2   04-03-2009 at 04:08:54 AM
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e7400+ati hd 4670

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