AMD or Intel

[VistaBoy]

Yup making anther new computer. but should i go AMD? here is what i need help with


If you say intel what should i get out of

CPU.
E8400 or Q8200

MB.
ASUS P5Q-Pro or ASUS P5Q SE/R

If you say AMD what should i get out of

CPU.
Phenom x4 9950 or AM2 x2 6000+

MB.
What Asus motherboard is the best for this?

[Flisker]

Intel, Q8200 & ASUS P5Q-Pro

[N!ck]

Intel, Q8200 & ASUS P5Q-Pro

What he said.

AMD is best bang for buck in low end systems and Intel in mid - high end systems.

[scottish]

As above The Q8200 and P5Q Pro.

[Agnostic Bear]

What he said.

AMD is best bang for buck in low end systems and Intel in mid - high end systems.

Not anymore, Phenom II is now a viable alternative, and performs and apparently overclocks very well.

[Technologic]

Phenom II is a good alternative if you're looking for a cheap, decent quad core. I may get one soon