Core 2 Duo or AMD X2 ??

At this point of the time I am really short on Budget !! I have to save for my plan for Education USA, but my computer which is a AMD 2600 XP runs with a 512MB RAM is really giving me problem !!I need to upgreade where as My budget is very short, just a maximum of 20k (Rs. 20,000/-), I plan to buy a Processor, Motherboard, and RAM !!

There are 2 choices infront of my, a Low end Core 2 Duo or a Medium range AMD X2, e6300 with a G946 based mobo, or a AMD X2 4400 with M2N-E mobo !! Both case I would think for a 1Gb of DDR2.

Core 2 Duo will come with 2MB L2 with 1.86 GHz where as X2 will have 2.2GHz and 1MB L2 !!

I preffer AMD but where ever I dicsuss suggestion comes to go with Core 2 Duo !! :(

Choto Cheeta on April 18, 2007 | Filed Under Computer, My Life

39 Comments

Shrinidhi  on September 4th, 2007

Hey, this is very nice site that you have got. Keep up the work.

Personally I’m a AMD fan. Can you tell me what’s going bad for AMD? Why is it behind Intel in the sales of dual core processors. Is it the marketing strategy of Intel… or is Intel that good that it deserves the praise…..?

Choto Cheeta  on September 5th, 2007

This is some thing you may be intersted in !!!

New Batch of AMD Quad Core Processors, http://multicore.amd.com/us-en/AMD-Multi-Core/Products/Desktop-PC.aspx

Sridhar  on December 28th, 2007

HI,

I am a die hard fan of AMD. AMD is the inventer of x64 architecture. I have been using AMD since Jan 2003. I was using AMD 1700+ XP and its almost 5 years now and the computer is doing really well. I had bought anew PC with AMD X24400+ and its really performing well. My friend has tried to play Spiderman3 on intel core 2 duo and its not even opening, but on my computer it runs smoothly. So I would suggest go for AMD. Intel has the market share beacuse most of the people buy intel blindly, because intel is in India much before AMD, many people even dont know about AMD. AMD hyper transport technology has 2000MHz speed and the FSB and north bridge technoloy is eliminated and HT technology is been used by AMD. Which really increase the data transfer speed.

Uttam  on December 31st, 2007

Hi

How about AMD Turion is it better than C2D???

Choto Cheeta  on December 31st, 2007

Uttam, Core 2 Duo as a processor is bettern than any AMD x2 range…

See you just dont buy a processor you buy a full system which contains many other device… so even if you have a better processor still you may see your system is under performing because of the poor supporting hardwares…

It all depends on the budget you have !!!

So suppose if you have a budget or Rs. 35,000/-, in that case you see Acer 4710 which is a Core 2 Duo model and again Compaq 6608AU which is an AMD Turion X2 model…

Between then over all its the compaq V6608AU… in kolkata this model sales at Rs. 35,200/- incl VAT with 2 GB of RAM (1GB x 2 stick)…

Now if you have a budget of Rs. 45k or more in that case yes, go for Core 2 Duo only, say about Dell 1420 / 1520 or HP DV6515TX…

When going for Core 2 Duo model, make sure you get a m,odel which comes with GMA x3100 or higher like Nvidia 8400 GM or such… !!!

Balaji  on January 5th, 2008

I wish to buy a desktop pc… So wanna to know which s best

Intel processor +Intel Motherboard (or)

Intel Processor +Asus Motherboard (or)

AMD Processor +Asus Motherboard

reply soon and explain detail…..

Choto Cheeta  on January 5th, 2008

@Balaji

Sir what is you budget and need ?? As all this can work just fine.. Just you need to avoide few models of the motherboards !!!

So please state your budget and need !! then I can try to suggest you some thing…

Thank you..

rakesh  on January 11th, 2008

can u send me via e-mail
new tipes

karan  on January 24th, 2008

m gonna buy a laptop , nd my budget is around 35000/-.
m very confused…..????? about AMD nd CORE 2 DUO…
CAN ANYONE HELP……..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Choto Cheeta  on January 24th, 2008

@karan

Hello Sir,

You may buy Compaq V6608AU, which would br Rs. 35200/- incl tax and 2 GB RAM :)

Mudit Tandon  on February 5th, 2008

I wanna buy a laptop for my multimedia works as im a student i dont need an expensive one. I’ve done some surfing and i find acer aspire 4520 with 2Gb ram, nvidia 7000M onboard graphics with 256 mb dedicated system memory and 640 mb of shared system memory. It’s built on amd 64*2 mobile technology and comes with amd 1.8 ghz processor. my buget is around 40K plz help me out.

sachin  on February 20th, 2008

Can i customized Acer 5920
it has core2 duo T5450(667 Mhz)
and i want atleast (1.8 800 Mhz) or more
other things are good for me.
my budget is 35K to 45K

Choto Cheeta  on February 20th, 2008

Hello Sir,

Acer doesnt offer Customisation on their Notebook range, you may try Dell 1520 or you may look at Lenovo models also !!!

Shivankk Gandhi  on February 21st, 2008

Dear Choto Cheeta

I am planning to buy a PC in near future. My range is around Rs.25,000 (+ – 2000 will do) Can you please advice me which processor and motherboard should i buy ? ( out of AMD and INTEL C2D )

My problem stands the same as of Mr. Balaji ( problem posted above ). And I mostly work on heavy softwares like Photoshop, Corel, Flash etc. and also I am a movie buff, so keeping both the views in mind please help me out.

Shivankk Gandhi

Shivankk  on February 25th, 2008

Dear choto,

If could support me on choosing a correct motherboard and processor, it would really be of great help. Thankx in advance. :)

Choto Cheeta  on February 25th, 2008

Certainly sir.. can you please tell me what is your need (purpose of the computer, as what apps you plan to run) and budget :D

Shivankk  on February 26th, 2008

I basically need my computer for heavy apps like photoshop, corel, flash etc and to watch movies.
So a processor and a mother board which would fit my budget of Rs. 25k (Preferably Core2Duo). And i am also planning to buy an LCD 19″ within that. So whats the best possible combination i can have which will serve my purpose for at least 3 years.

Choto Cheeta  on February 26th, 2008

Hello Shivankk

Personally this is what I would suggest for a budget of Rs. 25k (+-2k) and your need… Do note, as depending on your local place the price may be here and there by max of 1k in total… As if its costlier than 1k, understand that the vendor is asking higher price, so bargain or look for any other store :)

AMD X2 4200+ @ Rs. 3000 /- + TAX
ASUS M2A-VM (Nvidia 6150 chipset) @ Rs. 3200 /- + TAX
2 GB DDR-II 667 MHz @ Rs. 2400 /- + TAX
160 GB SATA @ Rs. 2000 /- + TAX
DVD RW Lite-on @ Rs. 1300 /- + TAX
A good looking cabinet from Zebronics or iBall with default 450 watts SMPS @ Rs. 2000 /- + TAX
View Sonic VA 1912 wb DVI @ Rs. 8200 /- + TAX
Logitech Keyboard Mouse @ Rs. 650 /- + TAX
UPS Local Brand @ Rs. 1400 /- + TAX
2.1 Creative @ Rs. 1000 /- + TAX

TAX @ 4% VAT Rs. 1006 /-
Total Rs. 26156 /-

Shivankk  on February 27th, 2008

WOW.Thanks Choto, you nearly solved all my problems. But how about the XFX 630i nvidia 7150 instead of the ASUS M2A-VM (Nvidia 6150 chipset). Whats your opinion on this ?

And I also read your review on XFX 630i nvidia 7150 . So I wanted to ask that does the absence of dual-channel really hinder the overall perfomance(in relation to my kind of use i.e. photoshop and movie viewing etc.) ?

And what is the major difference between AMD X2 4600+ and the AMD X2 4200+ ?

priyanka  on March 18th, 2008

Hi,
I want to buy laptop in the range of INR35000.
Please suggest suitable model at this range.
Is compaq 6608AU good buy?

Choto Cheeta  on March 18th, 2008

Compaq v6608au is no longer in production, so mam, may I know your usage so that it would be easy for me to judge a suitable model for you :)

thank you.

Priyanka  on March 24th, 2008

I’m looking for basic home usage (no heavy software or gaming).My requirements are : OS- MS windiws
Screen :15.4″
Bluetooth
RAM : 1GB
Budget : Around 35000

Choto Cheeta  on March 24th, 2008

Hello Priyanka,

For your usage I would suggest, Lenovo 3000 N200 0769-A29 which is Rs. 29,500 incl tax and every thing.

How ever thats the base model and would come with 512 MB RAM, therefor ask the vendor for an extra 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz Notebook RAM module which should be Rs. 1100/-.

This notebook doesnt have any OS< therefore you may buy Windows XP SP2 Pro which should be Rs. 5200/- (all) or Windows Vista home premium which is Rs. 5500/- (all).

Thank you.

abhisek  on March 27th, 2008

Am looking to buy a laptop in the range of 35K. Light home and office usage. Pls advise.

whats your opinion on Dell Inspiron 1525

Choto Cheeta  on March 27th, 2008

If you can afford Dell 1525 then yes certainly thats the product to eye for :)

But for your use, I would say Lenovo 3000 N200 is more than enough (with extra 512 MN or 1 GB RAM) which comes at Rs. 29,500/- incl all tax and duty :)

abhisek  on March 28th, 2008

i am eying it right but need to know if that will give me the biggest bang for my buck.

looked at the lenovo 3000 N200. two things – the web price on the lenovo site is 32,490. Where will i find the price that you have quoted?? and secondly – it has free DOS – no windows. what would that mean for my usage??

A couple of my friends using vista are advising me not to take vista (compatibility problems) and instead go in for Windows XP. Your views??

aditya  on April 6th, 2008

hello Choto Cheeta just wanted to inform you yesterday i purchased compaq 6608AU for 30,000 all and its a gr8 buy.

Choto Cheeta  on April 6th, 2008

Congrats :D and Glad to know as 6608 is a good buy :D

Lionel David  on April 18th, 2008

a very professional and informative site..Hats off to you Choto!! : )

Lionel David

Dr.Binu  on May 2nd, 2008

Thanks Choto! you are doing a great work by doing this selfless service.
Any way I feel most people here are basically home users who want an excellent combination of motherboard and cpu irrespective of the brand.the rest of the things you can add up.But it should be future ready and should be very good for video applications(graphics),multiple application handling etc.I believe there is no point in wasting your hard earned money running after the ‘latest’ in this highly fluctuating technological scenario,where the price also fluctuates a lot.
Personally I am using an amd processor for the past 5 years and another pentium iv(HT-1.9 ghz,intel 845gc) for the past 3 years.both haven’t given me any trouble as such.Now I prefer to buy/upgrade/split the existing in to two computers (as the old computers has the value of peanuts these days) to a windows vista ready enviornment.
So i would love to see a few best combinations of cpu -mother boards which are economical or value buys.Hope you can help me and others who wants to build their dream mechines
Once again thanks for all your efforts!

Bunty  on May 22nd, 2008

Thats the best review I have ever read.

Hi! Choto, I want to buy a laptop in the range of 25K-28K for usage @ home. It should be able to handle some basic software like autocad, adobe, yahoo mmessenger etc. No heavy stuff reqd.

I have shortlisted few of them as detailed below.

1) Lenovo 3000 G410 204946Q

2) Compaq C772TU (KU764PA)

Which one would you advise?

Any other alternate is also welcome.

Thanks in advance and waiting for you reply.

Azlan  on July 1st, 2008

hello i hav a xfx630i motherboard and can any1 suggest me wat graphic card will be suitable for this motherboard
i hav a pentium D(dual core) 2ghz
and 2gb ddrII ram
plzzzzzzzzzzzzz do reply me thanx

and 1 more thing
AMD X2 4200+ @ Rs. 3000 /- + TAX
ASUS M2A-VM (Nvidia 6150 chipset) @ Rs. 3200 /- + TAX
2 GB DDR-II 667 MHz @ Rs. 2400 /- + TAX
160 GB SATA @ Rs. 2000 /- + TAX
DVD RW Lite-on @ Rs. 1300 /- + TAX
A good looking cabinet from Zebronics or iBall with default 450 watts SMPS @ Rs. 2000 /- + TAX
View Sonic VA 1912 wb DVI @ Rs. 8200 /- + TAX
Logitech Keyboard Mouse @ Rs. 650 /- + TAX
UPS Local Brand @ Rs. 1400 /- + TAX
2.1 Creative @ Rs. 1000 /- + TAX

TAX @ 4% VAT Rs. 1006 /-
Total Rs. 26156 /-

you wrote dis 2 shivank k
just tell me 1 thing r these prices in rs(pakistani currency) or in $

Choto Cheeta  on July 4th, 2008

@Azlan

What is your budget for a graphics card ??

Sir, really unfortunate but I really do not have any contact in Pakistan hence I am unable to speak of the rates available there.

USD values has really little mean over countries which has import / excise duty !!!!

Hence sir you have to ask in local market to get a quotation !!!

Thank you,

smishra  on July 29th, 2008

Hi pls guide me for buying a laptop preferaly for gaming…..between 35-42 K….howz compaq 6608AU

Choto Cheeta  on July 29th, 2008

Hi,

Under Rs. 42k please eye for Dell 1525 based notebook with Core 2 Duo and at-least 8400GM as for the GPU :)

Thanks

santosh k s  on September 13th, 2008

hello sir
i read the contents and comments on this page. really interesting to say the least and a great work.i too would request for ur comments.
can you pl suggest a desktop configuration within a budget of Rs 22000/-. i am interested in AMD but looking forward to your suggestions.
thanks in adv.

Mandar  on November 5th, 2008

First of all i wanna thank chotocheeta for his good work.
Well, i wanna buy a laptop and my budget is 35000/-
I have seen few models of acer, Lenovo and Dell.
I am not interested in buying AMD processor.
I also want to know about which brands service is better.
Can you plz help me?

Kudos to you cheeta……………
Waiting for yo reply.

aby  on November 28th, 2008

great job dude!!
man i have a 6608au, but am really fed up with vista.
since being a heavy user(photoshop etc)
i shifted to xp but cant find any drivers in the system.
am in deep shit need my apps to be runnig could you please help

Mandar  on December 2nd, 2008

Hi Cheetah.

Is there any problem with integrated graphics card of DEll insoiron 1525.
I did hear that its performance is not good.
I think its Intel x3100………….
I play games like Fifa 2008,09, COD and NFS Carbon………..etc.
Will they run on DELL inspiron 1525?

Thnx.

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