AMD vs Intel, does it matter?

[sunburst79]

Originally Posted by repeated_love

Great and useful info here. I think I will be going a AMD build.

In regards to serios motherboard:

1) He uses Gigabyte MA785G-UD3H. Can I use other Gigabyte 785 series motherboads such as GA-MA785GT-UD3H or Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H? - Not much difference in model numbers.

2) Is the motherboard serio uses, the Gigabyte MA785G-UD3H, DDR3?

3) Can I use the AMD II x4 620?



Thanks

The 620 and the 630 are the same processor. The 630 is a hair faster

[serio]

Originally Posted by repeated_love

Saw a site today where a guy did a build with an AMD x2 255 or something and had some M Audio Black Box guitar thing going.

Here is a rig I am planing to do. Its going to be a HTPC with the option of also being a DAW. Not sure if I will requirea CPU cooler or if these mobos will fit or be compatible.

Can get a Zalman PC cooler if need be. Any tips or recommendations.

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 630
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-MA785GT-UD3H rev 1.3? - prefer this one?
OR
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H AM3 785G ddr3 Motherboard
RAM: 4GB Kingston DDR3 1333MHz
HDD: Seagate ST31000528AS 7200.12,1TB,7200RPM
ODD: LG GH22-NS50 22X
CASE: Antec NSK 2480B
PSU: comes with case
TV TUNER: Hauppauge HVR-2200

if I could change one thing on my rig it would be the MOBO( I got my Mobo for $50 bucks with my 630 and that's really why I chose it). I'd go with one that will work with the 6 core AMDs. Even if you use a dual or quad chip, at least you'll have the option for a 6 core in the future. The stock cooler is fine as long as you don't overclock and really, a phenom II x4 955 will probably get better performance than an Athlon 630 overclocked with a cooler. And the price will be almost the same(depending on your cooler cost).

[serio]

Originally Posted by serio

if I could change one thing on my rig it would be the MOBO( I got my Mobo for $50 bucks with my 630 and that's really why I chose it). I'd go with one that will work with the 6 core AMDs. Even if you use a dual or quad chip, at least you'll have the option for a 6 core in the future. The stock cooler is fine as long as you don't overclock and really, a phenom II x4 955 will probably get better performance than an Athlon 630 overclocked with a cooler. And the price will be almost the same(depending on your cooler cost).

Well never mind. Looks like the MA785G-UDH3 w/ latest bios (F5E) supports the new 6 core chips:
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/pro...aspx?pid=3138#
Hit CPU support link

Just keep in mind that this is by all means a budget board.

[sunburst79]

Originally Posted by serio

Well never mind. Looks like the MA785G-UDH3 w/ latest bios (F5E) supports the new 6 core chips:
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/pro...aspx?pid=3138#
Hit CPU support link

Just keep in mind that this is by all means a budget board.

Mine (785GM) will upgrade too. The X6 1055T is sitting here. I'm just waiting for G.Skill to return my RAM.

[serio]

Can't wait to hear about it's pro tools performance! Are you still planning on doing a comparison on the Athlon 620 and the $99 intel chip?

[sunburst79]

Originally Posted by serio

Can't wait to hear about it's pro tools performance! Are you still planning on doing a comparison on the Athlon 620 and the $99 intel chip?

Yep. the E7400 is 2.8 GHz like the 1055. The 620 is 2.6 I wish I could spend the coin on a x630 since they are 2.8 GHz also but having bought the 620 already I can't justify it. I'm sure I will be keeping the 6 core and selling the x620 if any one is interested.

The HDD's. Memory and Video card will be the same across the board.

[serio]

When I saw that my mobo was getting the 6 core support, I started planning on how I was going to fit a 1055 into my budget. I had to step back and convince myself that I didn't need it right now. Knowing that I have a nice upgrade path will have to suffice.