core 2 6400 vs amd 64 x2 4200

hoopking · #1 08-09-2006, 04:48 PM

Ive been looking at computers for a few months. I was about to pull the trigger when the new core 2s came out. The computer will be used for poker, video editing, auto cad, and possibly gaming. My questions are: When will we see price drops in the 4200 systems? The chip prices were cut by $130 a couple weeks ago, but the price of built systems(HP, Gateway, etc.) have not come down in the last several weeks. AND With a core 2 6400 system only about 300 less than the amd 4200, will it be worth the money to go with the new technology? I plan to keep this computer for at least 5 years.

Beavis68 · #2 08-09-2006, 11:05 PM

Core2 systems are less than the AMD?

I don't understand what you are asking? Are you better off paying less for a better system? Is that it?

kvp · #3 08-11-2006, 02:31 AM

Just get the new Intel chip. It's newer, faster, and you found it cheaper, so what's the question?

The AMD price cuts already happened, not sure if they're suppose to go down again. You should reasearch a bit about building one yourself or selecting the components and having someone build it for you.

hoopking · #4 08-11-2006, 05:33 PM

I REALLY screwed this post up. The Core 2 is obviously more expensive. The price of a built system is close to $300 more for the Core2(other things in the system close to equal).I think this is due to "new factor". The price of the processor and motherboard is, however, only about $120 more for the Core2.
So, my question are: Is it likely that the price of the AMD built systems will come down more in the near future? (I dont think the price of the built systems has been lowered to reflect the much lower chip prices.)
It seems like it would be worth the extra $120 if I was building the system, but I am not very confident in my limited computer skills. The $300 difference in price seems like a bit too much unless the AMD will become obsolete much sooner.

Beavis68 · #5 08-11-2006, 09:20 PM

post the links to the systems or full system specs.

midas06 · #6 08-11-2006, 10:15 PM

the new intel is a lot better

kvp · #7 08-12-2006, 11:27 PM

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I REALLY screwed this post up. The Core 2 is obviously more expensive. The price of a built system is close to $300 more for the Core2(other things in the system close to equal).I think this is due to "new factor". The price of the processor and motherboard is, however, only about $120 more for the Core2.
So, my question are: Is it likely that the price of the AMD built systems will come down more in the near future? (I dont think the price of the built systems has been lowered to reflect the much lower chip prices.)
It seems like it would be worth the extra $120 if I was building the system, but I am not very confident in my limited computer skills. The $300 difference in price seems like a bit too much unless the AMD will become obsolete much sooner.

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Get the Intel, even if it costs more. I have the AMD 3800+ but all I do is poker or watch movies. For this it works just fine, I'm going to be using this for 1-1.5 years max.

The new Intel can be overclocked to way outperform the AMD 4200+. You'll have way more cache, a faster processor, and more potential. The $300 difference shouldn't be much if you want this to last you a good 5 years. I don't know anything about AutoCAD, but AutoCAD 2007 going to be more a lot more demanding system wise?

Greg Miller · #8 08-13-2006, 01:35 AM

Intel's MSRPs on the Core 2 are actually very low. However, supply is limited at this time, so you might wait a month or so for street prices to come down.

By all accounts, Core 2 Duos are more than capable of crushing much more expensive Athlon 64 and Athlon FX models, so go for the Core 2. AMD's response won't be available until the first half of next year.