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NewsAMD architecture doesnt need DDR3 now on
AMD’s new X4 quad core

Posted 03/28/2008 at 11:23:33am

AMD's integrated memory controller reduces latency and gets more out DDR2 than Intel's FSB architeture. Intel's FSB REQUIRES DDR3 to get the perormance out of their CPUs. DDR3 on Intel adds tremendous cost and therefore you are better off buying an AMD configuation. Take the extra $200 you would waste on Intel/DDR3 and buy an AMD config with a better graphics card or a better disk array.

NewsAMD 9850 $60 less than Intel Q9300 on
AMD’s new X4 quad core

Posted 03/27/2008 at 08:56:14am

You need to factor in two things here: 1/ The AMD part is $60 cheaper than Intel. 2/ If you pair the lower end Phenoms with integrated chipsets (780G)and compare those with Intel and their integrated chipsets (G35), Intel is HORRIBLE on video and games. So what's the use of having a fast processor if it cant play decent games or do HD video? These videos explain everything: BluRay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V741rSx3-5U Games: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd0Of4PnpQk

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