RE: Guidance on AMD or INTEL CPU please.

[Gandalf501]

Hi, im looking to upgrade my old Athlon XP 2600+. Currently it is used for MSN, Ebay, P2P, and Games (HL2, PGA Golf).

I am planning to replace the parts bit by bit, starting with CPU + (Motherboard). Eventually once all is replaced I hope to end up with 2 computers.

Currently my computer does all that I need, so im not looking for spending hundreds on components. Bascially my choice comes down to one of two.

And I was wondering if I could seek the advice of anyone who knows, or has experience of both or either product so I can make an informed decision.

The choice of products are

1) Intel P4 805 Dual Core LGA775 Smithfield, 2.6Ghz 533FSB

I believe these are only limited to Intel Based 955x MB chipsets.
Currently having an AMD I am using nVidia Nforce3 Chipset, and dont really know much about Intel Chipsets, is the 955x any good? What chipset would you compare it to in the AMD range?

2) AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice core 64 Bit Sckt 939 1.8Ghz.

I am limited by the price of these two items. IE under £100.

I have previously bought AMD in my last three home built PC's. On paper it seems the Intel P4 is the better buy. It has dual core, runs faster and is only £8 more expensive than the AMD. I am sorely tempted to go with the Intel...

But having never owned one, was wondering if anyone can help.

Thanks.

 

[Gandalf501]

Which would be better for everyday tasks? I was thinking the Intel is dual core, and so would be better at multi-tasking. However on looking on the OC compenents, it seems the Intel isnt true dual core. The next one up at £149 is!!

Hmmm. Im confused.

 

[Gandalf501]

Thanks to everyone who contributed. A lot of people seem to point towards the AMD as its faster. I consider my current machine fast enough. Any speed increase will be appreciated.

I have been with AMD for some time, but i have never considered Intel as the enemy. I merely bought AMD based on the price.

I like the fact the Intel is dual core (Its also 64 Bit as well, is it not? So this would bode well for Vista when it turns up....)

I can certainly accept a slightly slower machine than the AMD for the benefit of being better at multi-tasking. My machine is not games machine, and I feel the multi-tasking wins out on this one. So I will be going down the Intel road.

Thanks everyone who contributed. I am pleased at the info regarding the chipset. thought it was restricted to just one class. I shall be certainly looking into the dual AGP PCI-Express option for the Mobo.

Thanks everyone