TSV is not Intel

Ceci · ‎03-11-2010

It is AMD. They don't mention that. AMD is a cheap processor and the reason the package is so cheap. You get what you pay for.

I would only buy Intel.

Furgirl · ‎03-18-2010

Gosh! I've had super good luck with AMD processors!

DoneTryin · ‎03-09-2010

I think the Intel vs AMD question lies with what a user wants to do on their pc. AMD may be less expensive, but I don't think it's "cheap." I've had both & they both worked fine for me. I don't do any gaming, & mostly use my pc for emailing, storing personal documents, internet searches.

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

There is no reason not to buy a computer because it has an AMD and not Intel processor, Now depending on how one uses their system, they might want a specific processor. AMD makes some that can handle high graphical content gaming better than those from Intel.

I personally would be concerned about other specs that are important to me, for my use, than the brand name of the processor. It's specs? Yes! Intel or AMD? No.

hckynut(john)

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@hckynutjohn wrote:
There is no reason not to buy a computer because it has an AMD and not Intel processor, Now depending on how one uses their system, they might want a specific processor. AMD makes some that can handle high graphical content gaming better than those from Intel.

I personally would be concerned about other specs that are important to me, for my use, than the brand name of the processor. It's specs? Yes! Intel or AMD? No.

hckynut(john)

I agree. I've owned computers having both processors at one tme or the other and I couldn't tell the difference. I use my computer for more than e-mail and shopping and the performance was fine.

There is more to a computer's performance than just the processor. It's a combination of processor, RAM, video card/chip, audio and hard drive space. You can have the best processor but if you don't have enough RAM, your computer will run slow. I read the specs and I think for the average user, this computer is a good deal.

Toppers · ‎01-01-2015

@hckynutjohn wrote:
There is no reason not to buy a computer because it has an AMD and not Intel processor, Now depending on how one uses their system, they might want a specific processor. AMD makes some that can handle high graphical content gaming better than those from Intel.

I personally would be concerned about other specs that are important to me, for my use, than the brand name of the processor. It's specs? Yes! Intel or AMD? No.

hckynut(john)

I agree with you, John. Actually, I agree with both you and glb, too. The overall specs are what are important. You (as in "anyone") have to add everything up when you are looking at a computer. You shouldn't just be focusing on the processor alone.

I have said this before too in other posts. I have used both kinds of processors in other computers, and have not been able to notice a difference. They both were fine-both the AMD processor, and the Intel processor. I don't think that the average computer-user is going to notice a difference, either.

gardenman · ‎03-09-2010

I also agree. You won't see any meaningful difference between similar AMD and Intel processors. Now if you're comparing a dual core AMD running at 2.5 mHz to an eight core Intel running at 4.5 mHz then yeah, you'll see a difference, just you would if you flipped the two, but an AMD and Intel processor running in the same speed range with the same number of cores will perform virtually identically.

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millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

Thank all who are giving us specific info. I use my computer for very little, so even though it has less versatility than many, it's already more than I need.

I don't save pictures, I don't play games (solitaire really doesn'ty count as a game), I don't listen to music or download music, I rarely even download a recipe.

"Lesser" computers work just fine for those of us who surf a bit, read and write emails, and pay a few bills.

My cheapie laptop is fast reaching the average age for all laptops, so I know it might need to be replaced soon. I certainly am someone who will check specifications, but I also know there's no reason for me to buy top of the line. I can afford to, but it makes absolutely no sense to me to do that.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

AMD processors were developed by gamers because the graphics are faster in the mid to moderate range processors without the cost associated with two separate components. The only way the Intel is faster is to get their top of the line, which in a laptop will run in the thousands of dollars range for a gaming laptop like Alienware.

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I'm not getting this because I want Intel. Also I don't want or need a printer. I would rather that money goes to getting the best computer I can and not bundling it with a printer I don't need. Now if you are in the market for a computer and printer this may be a good value for you.