Soud I go for Intel or AMD for my new processor?

[Total War Addict]

I know if your a fan of one you will tell me to get the one you like, but on a statistical basis, which should I go for I'm buy a new mobo and need to pick one icores look SO good, but i fell in love with the phenom also

 

[boonality]

Um if you're getting a new processor then you have to stick with the motherboard socket that you have..... so um, are you building a computer then?

 

[sanchz]

I personally like AMD for price/performance (ie value). Phenom II processors rock, a triple core 720 should suffice for gaming if on a budget, if not the quad core 955 is a great CPU (more of a future proof option than an actual need).
The i7 are the best CPUs, but their cost together with motherboard and DDR3 memory, may be too expensive. I don't feel anyone who does not use their computer for proffessional uses (extensive 3d rendering, video editing, etc) actually needs an i7, and you could use the money you save on a better graphics card if you intend to use the Pc for gaming.

 

[AKM880]

Are you upgrading a current motherboard/computer setup or building a new one?

 

[smithereen]

Sanchz said it best.

 

[Total War Addict]

I'm building a new computer and i'm deciding on a mobo

 

[Helloworld_98]

whats it for?

gaming other than FSX then look the P2 955's way, FSX and or other apps look core i5's way if you can wait that long.

 

[Devastator_uk]

Depends on what you will use it for as well a what budget you have

 

[subh22]

the i7 is best.if budget is that much