Explain Datajack what's the big deal about processors

[Datajack Franit]

Please. I need a computer and I don't understand the differences between AMD and Intel processors, what do they do, which one is better, which one makes popcorns with bee vomit and all that stuff. And explain your reasons of course.

This thread already makes me feel mentally challenged so be nice like the happy stuffed animals you can see in all those nice taxidermist shops in England

That's all! Nerds all over the world unite and help Datajack!

[Skanky Burns]

Intel = Coke
AMD = Pepsi

[Verto]

Athlon is usually priced lower.

[Wittlich]

Yep, that's a good sumation Skanky.

If you want the original go for Intel.

If you want a knock-off (and any extra baggage which might come with it), then save a few dollars and go with AMD.

Of course, this advice is coming from a Coca-Cola drinker. Pepsi is just nasty (makes a lousy mixer)...but that's a different poll.

[Skanky Burns]

Of course, both my computers are AMD. Best performance to cost ratio IMO. Still, Intel are nice, but not for poor uni students.

[Dis]

pepsi sucks ass.

But I won't say AMD sucks ass. They do pretty good performance wise. But I've heard Intel has some special features to improve speed. but if the programmers don't utilize these, then they really aren't gaining any speed.

But I've had no problems with Intel, I have no reason to change.

[Dis]

another processor worth thinking about is commodore

[Inverse Icarus]

intels are better right now (they usually benchmark higher), but they do cost a lot more.

if you're buying 1.5+ ghz, and doing standard stuff, you probably won't notice the difference in speed, so save yourself the money if you want to.

[MrFun]

I think Pepsi has a much better, and smoother taste than Coke.

[Ari Rahikkala]

How about, say, an eight-way Alpha EV8?

[Datajack Franit]

Considering I actually own a Pentium 700 everything above 1000 is a big improvement

[Adagio]

Originally posted by Skanky Burns
Intel = Coke
AMD = Pepsi

You've said it

Intel all the way

[Harry Seldon]

AMDs run hotter than Intels. too, unless AMD fixed this recently.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Ari Rahikkala
How about, say, an eight-way Alpha EV8?

Where? Where?

/me froths at the mouth.

Wait a minute. Just one, or all 8?

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Harry Seldon
AMDs run hotter than Intels. too, unless AMD fixed this recently.

What? No. AMD chips don't use more power than Intel chips.