Core 2 Duo or Athlon 64 X2 (AM2 Version)

[Edward Dekkers]

Robert L. Cochran wrote:
> I'm working on plans to build myself a new desktop system. I'm unsure 
> whether to stick to AMD Athlon 64 (the socket AM2 flavor) or go to Intel 
> Core 2 Duo. The Intel E6600 has a 4 Mb L2 cache, and the price is very 
> attractive to say the least. Would Fedora Core (5 or 6) work with this? 
> The E6600 should scream past my Athlon 64 X2 4400+. Is there any reason 
> for staying with an AMD processor? Or should I run to the Intel store 
> with my money?
> 
> What would you do if you had to build a new system today?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Bob Cochran
> 

CORE 2 DUO ALL THE WAY!!!!

No, I don't have anything against AMD, but just do a search on Conroe or 
Core 2 Duo, and it absolutely blasts AMD out of the water right now. 
Last year, I may have given my money to AMD, but now there's not even a 
question.

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