CPU help

[Sovek]

I'm looking to create 2 whole new system from the ground up myself, However Ive got a little problem on my hand. I dont know wich CPU to get, AMD or Intel? I plan on playing heavy graphics games such as the newest RCT (Roller Coaster Tycoon), MS Flight Sim 2004 and the sims 2 just to name a few. I will also want a PCIE port for future upgrades as it seems the AGP cards are on their way out. No overclocking is planned right now.

 

[endyen]

Just so you know, it's either agp or PCI-exp, not bothe.
Amd is better for gaming, but a good graphics card is more important. The new Intel chips run a little warm, so cooling is everything for them.

 

[Crashman]

I can't recommend Intel's current P4's simply because they have such an enormous heat problem. On top of that, A64's perform better.

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[Spitfire_x86]

Athlon 64 is the best for games

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