[Solved] AMD 955 or Intel Q9650 for video encoding ?

Hi

I am looking to buy a new PC, which will be mainly used for video encoding e.g. ripping my DVD & converting them to either divx, mp4, x264, etc.

I have narrows down the these 2 cpu, AMD phenom 955 or Intel quad Q9650, to be based on my new pc system.

Also I should mention that I have no plans to ever overclock the cpu or upgrade the motherboards or cpu, as when this system becomes out of date i will just buy a new pc system.

Keeping in mind that video editing/encoding is my 1st priority then maybe some gaming.

Thanks Nad

never buy a PC off ebay, and it's got XP on it aswell, don't even bother, XP is very old tech.

^ it's still on ebay however.

well you'd be looking at a dual core PC in that price range, although if you look around then you might get a refurb'd quad core PC.

I went for the Intel Q9650 QUAD CORE in the end the one below

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GAL-PC-Q9650 [...] 86.c0.m14.

I must say that i am happy with the purchase, their nothing wrong with ebay, unless, your in overclocking or want higher quality parts.

This PC is much better at converting video then my old pc which was a core duo.

Hope this helps someone who can decide between the AMD phenom 955 or Intel quad Q9650.

Reason why I chosen Intel in the end is because Intel have always seem to be better at video encoding, then AMD although the AMD Phemon was tempting with its ddr3 memory & AM3 socket support. I choose Intel my choice I'll Live with that.

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