AMD 1.8Mhz Sempron vs. the Intel IV 2.0Mhz

[sitopons]

Please can anyone tell me which one is a better processor between the AMD 1.8Mhz Sempron and the Intel IV 2.0Mhz. I am running a tight budget so that's all I can afford for the moment.
Thank you.

[jcnoernberg]

what's better to eat, an apple or a pear?

neither is better than the other, the question is, which would be better for your particular application... so... what is your application? games, multitasking, a/v editing, mp3s, internet, email? To put it in a nutshell, AMD is better suited for gaming, Intel is more for creation (editing photos, video, etc.)

Both chips will do everything mentioned, but one might do it faster/better

[saphalline]

Personally, I'd get something in the GHz range. No sense using old processors that are barely at 2MHz! :p

Seriously, though, a P4 2GHz? That is such old technology! The RAM bandwidth for a P4 that old is the same as that of the Sempron, and the Sempron's are more modern and efficient per clock cycle. Even if the Sempron weren't more powerful by a long mile, I'd suggest it if only to avoid an aging Pentium 4 like that!

[sitopons]

I only need the PC specially for internet, email and office. By the way is Dell way better than Compaq for Desktops?. Thanx for your prompt response.

[saphalline]

Well, if you don't mind starting out with older technology and having limited upgrade options, then I suppose the P4 2GHz would be OK. Your needs are not intense by any means.

Dell vs Compaq? Ugh! Not much of a comparison there. That's like shopping for a car and comparing a rusted heap to a Nova with no wheels. :p At least, that's what it seems like to me. In short, if you get a cheapo PC from Dell or Compaq or HP or Gateway or whatever, you're just buying a throw-away PC. I've worked on such machines before and it was never pretty. But of course this is the opinion you'll get from a hardware snob like myself. ;) If you don't mind the limitations then it doesn't really matter who makes it - they're all the same IMO with only marginal differences.

[sitopons]

Sorry I meant to say AMD 1.8Ghz Sempron vs. the Intel IV 2.0Ghz I need glasses. Thanx for your input but If I am not planning to become next Bil Gates and all I want to do is surf internet and write emails + office do I really need much higher technology, it is my oipinion but why not save the money for something else non computer related.....

[sitopons]

Saphaline what do you suggest is and OK computer to work with, running Windows 2000?

[hockey man]

I'd say a 1.8 Sempron 64 would be the best. What cores are the ones you are looking at? Are you trying to build? Are you looking at used pcs?

[saphalline]

Win2K runs great on a 300MHz processor, 128MB or more of RAM, and a 4GB or larger hard drive. Heck at this point, why not go for a used computer? If you're really on a tight budget and you don't need anything more, just do that. You might have to buy a network card or modem, but that's small stuff.

[sitopons]

Thanx guys 'll take your advice but I don't want to mess with used PC, basic new one will do. As you noticed I am not familiar with PC I can hardly post messages on this websites, I am just trying to get by in this competitive computer based society.

[hockey man]

If you are looking for a pc, give us your budget and we can guide you in the right direction.