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    Intel Core 2 Duos spank AMD...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Elminst, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. Elminst

    Elminst Some Network Guy

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    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    That is some good stuff indeed!
     
    Mark, Jul 14, 2006
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Very nice. The E6400 keeps up with the AMD quite admriably considering it's less than 1/4 the price. It even beat it out in multi-threaded apps. Quite amazing. I'd say the E6400 or the E6600 is the way to go unless you just need a lot of power from the Extreme.
     
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    Elminst Some Network Guy

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    Yeah... I may have to revamp my newegg wishlist for my next desktop...
     
    Elminst, Jul 15, 2006
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    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    I regretfully say that I am sorely let down by AMD's new AM2 processors thus far as compared to the Core 2 Duo - I mean, at under $200, the E6400 is a beast while still being a better value than just about anything you can throw at it, Netburst Intel or AMD.

    So I regret to say that I may be forced to defect to Intel for my next desktop - unless AMD can pull down something miraculous by this time next year.
     
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    In this situation, I think AMD had better warm up in the name of NvidiAMD!!! come on AMD, HEAT UP!!
     
    linhsiaohung, Jul 15, 2006
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