Proccessor Comparison

[dknutson]

Hey you IT guys at Toms, I am currently toe deep in a computer build, and I'm laying out a basic design plan. First off, I am trying to decide on a processor and motherboard to use in it. Intel's new i5 processor looks promising, but a bit pricey with the motherboard it has to go with. Should I use this processor, or use an older, less expensive processor? The computer is going to be used for work, Quickbooks 2009, MS Word & Excel, and some other business programs.

If I should go with another processor, which one would you use?

Thanks!
--Dylan

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

i would always suggest buy newer if you have a choice...

the intel i5 should be fine for what you want to accomplish,

However if you are looking at going cheaper amd is the budget company.

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

for what you are doing you dont need much at all

 

[mrmez]

Usually... the newest tech is always better than old tech.
Ie. Buying the newest and cheapest is often better than the old top dog.
Why don't you look at an i3?

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

or an athlon II x2

 

[dknutson]

Yea thanks I think Ill go with the AMD Phenom II X4 925 for $140. Do you think this is a good choice?

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

yea that is a great choice

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

i have the 3.0 ghz version and it does more than enough for me gaming is Gerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!!!!