Intel/AMD and nVidia/ATI

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  • AMD/ATI

    26 15.03%
  • Intel/nVidia

    75 43.35%
  • AMD/nVidia

    30 17.34%
  • Intel/ATI

    31 17.92%
  • AMD/Other (OnBoard)

    0 0%
  • Intel/Other (OnBoard)

    11 6.36%
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  1. Posts : 5,807
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
       #21

    bansh said:
    Still waiting for the next generation

    Intels Lynnfield (32nm) & DirectX11 graphics card.

    There is no point in buying a GTX260 for me now as the GTX275 performs a lot better then the 260 :/ As soon as the GTX275 drops to ~160€ i will buy one


    This should be ok till DirectX 11 is supported by games and graphic cards.
    I'm not even wanting the 260 for gaming...I just want a top notch card for the occasional game (old ones though)...great Aero performance...and maybe some photoshop CS4 everynow and then on it...wouldn't hurt if it could play movies well either...got any recommendations people?
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  2. Posts : 158
       #22

    Then even my 8800GT would be enough (8800GT = 9800GT).
    Most games still run fluently. I'm also using Photoshop.

    Tell me some of the games ur playing and or u plan to play in future, then i can do a recommendation
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  3. Posts : 5,807
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
       #23

    bansh said:
    Then even my 8800GT would be enough (8800GT = 9800GT).
    Most games still run fluently. I'm also using Photoshop.

    Tell me some of the games ur playing and or u plan to play in future, then i can do a recommendation
    I thought the 9 series had better power management? Anyhow...I normally play games (RTS fan here) like Age of Empires(II and III)...Civilization IV...any shooter game that I can't play on the 360/PS3...Starcraft (and II when it comes out)...Elder Scrolls IV Obilivion and Fallout 3...probably others but I forget. I want something that isn't old...can play my games on max setting without stuttering...and can run Aero and photoshop stuff adequately

    PS the good movie quality and HDMI out native is a must...it being reasonably priced is a plus as well
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  4. Posts : 1,806
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
       #24

    Intel + nVidia = sweet electronic love w/ each other.

    ...though AMD is making a comeback, so there's that route too. it'd be my first choice. i like AMD better, they just tripped in the race to glory (Core 2 duo won)...

    AMD + nVidia = sweet interracial electronic blah blah blah
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  5. Posts : 334
    Win7 64bit Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #25

    I have to agree with the consensus on Intel/nVidia combos and I feel the same for the AMD/ATI combo.

    I think the biggest con with intel for me personally is price. I could build 4 completely loaded AM3 Phenom systems with top notch performance for the price of a single i7 processor not a complete i7 system just the processor alone. For a fully loaded i7 system you could build 10 of the most insane AMD systems you could dream up it's crazy.

    If Intel had a competitive price I think I might own at least one i7 system if for nothing more than a variety.

    nVidia and ATI are both outstanding in my opinion. The only reason I use ATI on my own system is the simple fact I am running AMD. If I had an Intel system sitting here it would be nVidia instead. I have owned many of each brand and never had any bad cards. You only get a bad card if you buy a bad model. Spend the cash and you will always be happy.
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  6. Posts : 89
    Windows 7 64 bit Build 7600 RTM
       #26

    Mercurial said:
    Intel and Nvidia = Best Combo :)
    Exactly... best combo for performance and money!
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  7. Posts : 158
       #27

    Zidane2424 said:
    I thought the 9 series had better power management? Anyhow...I normally play games (RTS fan here) like Age of Empires(II and III)...Civilization IV...any shooter game that I can't play on the 360/PS3...Starcraft (and II when it comes out)...Elder Scrolls IV Obilivion and Fallout 3...probably others but I forget. I want something that isn't old...can play my games on max setting without stuttering...and can run Aero and photoshop stuff adequately

    PS the good movie quality and HDMI out native is a must...it being reasonably priced is a plus as well

    HDMI out is a MUST HAVE for you?
    Then i would pick the one from ZOTAC

    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 260 AMP2! Edition ~ 170 €

    OR

    Zotac Geforce GTX275 AMP! ~ 205 €


    In my opinon the 35€ are worth it to be payed, cause you don't buy a graphic card every 3rd month

    Here is a "small" Test where i think you could decide if the 35 € are worth it or not. The Test is in german but the graphics should be enough

    Test: 13 aktuelle Grafikkarten (Seite 3) - 04.07.2009 - ComputerBase
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  8. Posts : 4,573
       #28

    Zidane2424 said:
    I am looking for a processor for a board a friend gave me...the socket on the board is LGA775...I am looking to not spend much but I want to have some power behind it...thoughts?
    Incomplete design parameters - mobo model number, please.

    Hardware ages rapidly on the retail shelf and ages gracefully on the desktop. My ATI HD3850 supports HDMI w/audio over the DVI port with a $15 adapter. Total cost $40. Cards with HDMI ports onboard are available in this price range. WEI 6.9 w/o OC.
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  9. Posts : 158
       #29

    Antman said:
    Mobo model number, please.
    Tell us how much money you wanna spend
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  10. Posts : 139
    Windows 7 x64 RTM
       #30

    i bought my system september 2008
    Intel Q6600 for £115
    Sapphire ATi 4850 512mb for £120

    Awesome price performance value at the time, i remember then 9800 equivalent (gtx if i remember correctly), was a lot more expensive, not so up to date with the battle anymore.
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