Desktops: AMD Processor Reliability
No problems with AMD
by Snorri - 11/4/05 4:46 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcherI have had several AMD processors over the years. This is being done on an eMachine with an AMD 64. I have never had any problems with them. I think other factors are more important than who made the processor.
HP and AMD processors
by bcrawford - 11/4/05 6:03 AM In reply to: No problems with AMD by SnorriThe AMD 64 3700 processor that you looked at is much faster than a pentium 3.6...so in terms of speed AMD is faster. Also the 64 bit processors are more futuristic than the 32 bit processors, therefore you want to have the AMD 64 processors because it is the new wave of technology. And finally the HP computers offer you the best in after sales support as well as extra software such as imagezone and hardware such as lightscribe, that other brands do not offer, for free. Thus the HP AMD athlon 64 is a wise choice.
don't be misled by intel
by bacaruda - 11/4/05 4:50 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcherAlthough you're right, AMD processors cost less than comparable intel chips, that's not the biggest reason to switch. Find a tech savvy friend to explain the numbers to you. An intel chip at 3 ghz is running at 3 ghz to get that performance. An AMD chip rated at 3 ghz performance is actually running around 2.4 ghz. This means it is not working as hard to do the same work as an intel chip. It also means it lasts longer due to less heat being made.
If you check over some of the old articles you can find on the net comparing intel chips and AMD chips, you'll find that in almost every case the intel lags the AMD in the tests made for performance.
I've been working on systems for friends and family for about 15 years now....I'll not buy or recommend intel ever.
AMD is lovely- Pentium is an over-hyped name brand...
by adkmom - 11/4/05 5:05 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcher...just like any other over-hyped name brand- that may, or may not, be anything more than it's advertising.
I've built numerous systems & only use AMD. The performance per dollar value is incredible. I've not had one bad CPU yet. I even had a friend have a lightening storm take out his wall socket & motherboard with it. Guess what? CPU was put into another board & off he went! True story...(& this time he listened to me & went to get a UPS for his system- lol),
Tracy
AMD Processor Reliability
by Mrlfrs - 11/4/05 5:19 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcherI have had a AMD Processor on my computer and love it. When I found the computer I liked back in "98" I almost didn't buy it because it had a AMD Processor now I am glad I did. I have never had any problems with it and now that it is time to buy a new computer I will not hesitate to buy one with a AMD Processor actually I prefer it.
AMD is reliable
by Scribe1939 - 11/4/05 5:58 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcherMy computers have had AMD processors since 1998, and the only problem I had was with the first one, where the chip was running at 475 mgh and the everything else at 500. I put in a new chip and all was fine.
The HP I have now runs a 2-gig chip and I have had no problems.
amd processor
by 1159inv - 11/4/05 6:16 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcheri have not yet upgraded or built with amd's latest and greatest, but i have been upgrading or building with amd chips since win95. i have never had any trouble with them and would not consider using any other. i usually let the newest, latest and greatest sit on the shelf for the first year or so. that way if there are any bugs or draw backs you'll know and the co. has time to work on the problem, not to mention saving a bundle when i do upgrade or build.
AMD vs Intel
by Themisive - 11/4/05 7:06 AM In reply to: amd processor by 1159invThe last time I bought an Intel chip it was a 486DX2 66 - some time ago, and even though I bought it on a market stall, it still cost over £200!
Ever since then I've stuck with AMD, so mych so that I even managed to get the operating characteristics of different typses of chips, so at least I can look them over BEFORE I buy them.
I have already had a look at the operating specs of Intel and others vs AMD, and have decided that on the present specs, the next chip will definitely be AMD 64bit, probably the AMD64 X2 dual core model.
AMD Sucks
by tchai61 - 11/4/05 7:08 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcherAMD forget it. An Intel chip will always give the same designated CPU power output. IE A 286 chip will always give 286 even today yonks after it first came out. But an AMD will over time give less and less of it's original powere output. And an AMD chip gives out twice as much heat as an Intel chip. So that means exta fans, and heatsink. Meaning more power consumtion for your already power hungry PC!
Where did he pull that from?
by Flirkann - 11/5/05 4:22 AM In reply to: You can't be serious!! by VoltsmithLower Power Consumption = Less Heat = Ability to use low speed/ fanless heatsinks for less noise.
BTW, if performance is a major point of consideration, don't get a brand name, the oem parts aren't as good as retail and often have features disabled or missing.
Dual Channel Memory is a prime example of this.
Your late!
by abrams - 11/8/05 11:42 AM In reply to: AMD Sucks by tchai61Why are going on about the very ancient amd 286 chip? An thlon 64 and X2 run onne hell of alot cooler allowing it to overclock more, hence being more stable(before overclock). They normally run a couple of degrees cooler. This is because the intel's cpu are clocked much higher. Plus AMd doesn't have a stupid cpu slot compared to intel's lga 775, in which you need a screwdriver and push with all your might, therefore you will be worrying about damaging your motherboard rather than fitting the cpu in. When installing an athlon 64, you just slot the cpu in and push down on th mechanism. The best thing about it is that that Athlon 64's have the best frame rates when it comes to gaming e.g. Athlon Fx-57. And they were first to develop 64 bit processors therefore it s future proof! The future proof socket 939 allows you to upgrade you current single core 64 to a dual core x2 by flashing the bios!
e.g.
Athlon x2 4800:
clock speed: 2.4Ghz per core
power required:110w
Intel 840
clock speed: 3.2Ghz per ( low compasred to normal p4 due to heat restrictions!)
power required: 130w
Checkout the latest benchmarking results online or a mag andyou will be amazed as AMDs only suffer when it comes to encoding but excel at other tasks especially gaming.
AMD makes great processors
by Gamingaddict - 11/4/05 7:20 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcherFor the past six years, I have built all of my machines using AMD processors. Stability has never been a problem, especially once I upgraded to Windows XP. I have been running an AMD Athlon 64 3200 with a Gig of memory, and I have yet to encounter any problems. It runs quietly, and can perform several tasks without much effort.
AMD processors
by bjharshberger - 11/4/05 7:28 AM In reply to: AMD Processor Reliability by marketwatcherI have used AMD processors in my last two computers and have had no trouble with them. Very good reliability! My present notebook computer, an Averatec 3200 uses the AMD Athlon XP-M. Excellent reliability!
Bruce
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