Vista - Intel or AMD?

Hi everybody!
I m looking to buy a new desktop as i m now fed up with my compaq laptop.
I was wondering which combination would be better?
1: Intel Motherboard and Processor with Nvidia Graphics Card?
2: AMD Motherboard and Processor with ATI Graphics Card?
Please comment as per your experience and satisfaction.

3. Intel mobo and CPU with ATI gpu
4. AMD mobo and CPU with nVidia gpu...

CPU brand makes no difference when it comes to GPU support.

That said, go for an Intel CPU. Higher overclocks, lower temps, more aftermarket cooling options, WAY more benchmarks and overall just better (but I am bias as hell)

intel intel intel .................

Intel all the way......




SK

Like most things, it's down to personal preference, but on paper, Intel is the choice to go for.

I use an AMD processor and have no problems with it. If people choose Intel or AMD, then that's their choice. No processor is perfect, and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
What I would say though, regarding graphics cards, is that you are better off pairing an NVidia card with a motherboard based on an NVidia chipset and an ATI card on models based on an AMD chipset. Motherboards are available from both camps for both Intel and AMD processors.

Thanks for the replies. i will go for intel. i had intel on all of my previous computers and it never faced any issues. i m going in for an intel 965 mobo with q6600 processor. i will add a ATI HD 3450 or HD 3650 with 4 GB RAM.
Hope you all like my new computer...

Thanks for all your help.

For a bit extra you could get a 4650, which would be better. The Q6600 his fine, and with the 4GB RAM, should have a nice PC

What ever was in it when I buy it. I have no preference.

I know you have made your choice, but I would strongly echo the words of those who said Intel, I used to have an AMD and was not overly happy with it, also had an ATI card and was unlucky in that it broke down after a very short while, 6 months I think, and it was a devil of a performance to get a new one, as the broken one had to go back to be tested and ok'd before a new one was granted and when I did get it, that one lasted a year and that was it.

That said, you might if you wanted to go that way have been fine with no problems at all

Since going back to Intel and Nvidia, I have been very very happy, and I am sure you will be too

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