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- Feb 17, 2002
Hello OCForums!
I am looking to get a new desktop computer assembled which I'll be using for work. The applications I use regularly include Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver (CS5) and a local web server stack which is used for development.
I am unable to decide which processor and motherboard I should go for. I am not biased towards Intel or AMD so I am willing to go with either.
Basically, I am looking for a processor which won't be overkill for my purposes. I don't want to waste money on something I might not be utilizing fully.
At the moment I have Intel Pentium G620 and Intel Core i3 2100 on my list for processors and Intel DH67CL for motherboard. The G620 has 2 cores and 2 threads where as the i3 2100 has 2 cores and 4 threads.
Are cores and threads going to matter for me or are they only used by resource intensive applications?
If they are going to, would an AMD alternative like AMD A6-3500/AMD Phenom II X4 955/965/970 BE be better?
I really have no problem in spending extra if the extra power will be utilized. Other components which I have selected are as follows:
RAM: Corsair 2x2GB DDR3 1333 MHz
HDD: Seagate 1 TB
ODD: ASUS SATA DVD-Writer
PSU: Corsair CX430 V2
Case: Cooler Master Elite 343
Keyboard & Mouse: Microsoft Combo
Monitor: Dell ST2220L
I look forward to your responses!
Best Regards,
-- Naif
I am looking to get a new desktop computer assembled which I'll be using for work. The applications I use regularly include Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver (CS5) and a local web server stack which is used for development.
I am unable to decide which processor and motherboard I should go for. I am not biased towards Intel or AMD so I am willing to go with either.
Basically, I am looking for a processor which won't be overkill for my purposes. I don't want to waste money on something I might not be utilizing fully.
At the moment I have Intel Pentium G620 and Intel Core i3 2100 on my list for processors and Intel DH67CL for motherboard. The G620 has 2 cores and 2 threads where as the i3 2100 has 2 cores and 4 threads.
Are cores and threads going to matter for me or are they only used by resource intensive applications?
If they are going to, would an AMD alternative like AMD A6-3500/AMD Phenom II X4 955/965/970 BE be better?
I really have no problem in spending extra if the extra power will be utilized. Other components which I have selected are as follows:
RAM: Corsair 2x2GB DDR3 1333 MHz
HDD: Seagate 1 TB
ODD: ASUS SATA DVD-Writer
PSU: Corsair CX430 V2
Case: Cooler Master Elite 343
Keyboard & Mouse: Microsoft Combo
Monitor: Dell ST2220L
I look forward to your responses!
Best Regards,
-- Naif