Deskop cyberpowerinc (AMD v Intel)

[BlueHornet]

Hey all,


Well I have been looking around/researching for awhile now and I need some info on two possible desktop setups both from:

www.cyberpowerinc.com

AMD base is a:

Xtreme Gamer Platinum Pro (http://www.cyberpowerinc.com/highendsystem/xtremegamerplatinum.htm)

which I modified a bit:

Aluminum SX1030 SOHO Server Tower Case 425Watt w/MOD "See-Thru Window" & Neon Light
AMD Athlon XP-2600+ 333FSB CD203
ASUS A7N8X nVidia nForce-2 8X AGP w/USB 2.0
1024 MB PC3200 400MHz DDR
(Free upgrade to CORSAIR High Performance Mem w/Heat Spreader)
Thermal Temp LCD Display w/3x Fan Controller
AMD Cert CPU Fan & Heatsink + 3 Extra Case Fans
Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM ATA 100 8MB Special Ed
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro 8X AGP 128MB DDR w/TV-OUT & DVI (though I will probably down-grade to save cash)
White SONY 16X DVD-ROM
White 48x16x48x CD-RW EIDE (? Brand)
White SONY CPD-E440 19" FD Trinitron
Creative Labs SB AUDIGY X-GAMER 5.1
*BLACK Creative Labs Inspire 5200 5.1 Subwoofer Speakers System
Microsoft USB Optical Intelli Explorer
MS Windows XP Home
Std. 2 USB Ports + 2 Extra USB Port Connectors

(~$1,980 US)

v

Intel model:

CyberPower Royal Xtreme (http://cyberpowerinc.com/highendsystem/INTEL2.htm)

which I modified a bit:

CoolerMaster ATC-710 SOHO Server Case w/420Watt
Inel P4 2.53 533FSB
Shuttle SIS 648 AS45 Mainboard w/8x AGP 533FSB & USB 2.0 -(their other option is)- MSI 648 MAX-L SIS648 MB w/ATA 133 8x ABP & USB 2.0, LAN
1024 MB PC3200 400MHz DDR (requires KT400)
From standard memory to CORSAIR High Performance Mem w/Heat Spreader
Intel Certified CPU Fan & Heatsink + 3 Extra Case Fans
Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM ATA 100 8MB Special Ed
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro 8X AGP 128MB DDR w/TV-OUT & DVI (though I will probably down-grade to save cash)
White SONY 16X DVD-ROM
White 48x16x48x CD-RW EIDE (? Brand)
White SONY CPD-E440 19" FD Trinitron
Creative Labs SB AUDIGY X-GAMER 5.1
*BLACK Creative Labs Inspire 5200 5.1 Subwoofer Speakers System
Microsoft USB Optical Intelli Explorer
MS Windows XP Home

(~1,997 US)




(Note: No I don't take you guys for idiots, I typed out the list as-is on their order form in case you guys wanted to check it out at their site, I tought it would be easier for you if I wrote it all out.)

How will the AMD fair compared to the INTEL system, does one hold an advantage in this case? What about speed, performance, and stability? I will be using it for downloading and uploading on the net as well as games and graphics programs. I dont not know that much about computer hardware so any information concerning the setup would be great. Your opinions on the mobo would be appreciated as well. Please check out the site itself to see what options they allow in the system. Again any knowledge about the above components or any usefull info would be greatly appreciated. I have spent sime time looking all this up, but the knwoldge you guys have is limitless. thx.

P.S. where all should I post this for best results?

peace,
-=i3lue}{orneT=-

 

[dhlucke]

post this in the CPU section.

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[BlueHornet]

yeah I have but have gotten little feed back so far, thx.

peace,
-=i3lue}{orneT=-

 

[Del0r]

U are getting almost the exact system i am getting...i tried cyper power but then i found these guys www.abspc.com
u can get the same comp u want only u can turn that 2600+ into a 2800+ for the same price or less

PS. get rid of that audigy card.. the nforce2 deluxe has Soundstorm... it's better than Audigy and it's almost as good as Audigy2from what i've heard
<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by Del0r on 02/05/03 08:16 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[DaveP]

I'm a little confused. You can build it yourself for less and get more. Or, use the money you save for something else.

 

[BlueHornet]

lol, yeah without even looking at this post, I checked out ABS again, I had passed over them when I looked around for vendors in December, but now they have changed some stuff. Besides www.resellerratings.com has them rated as a lot better. Now I'm looking at two different systems as my AMD and Intel options, more for less and from what appears to be a better company. I will be posting for advide in THG in a couple mins about the new system options I have. thx.

peace,
-=<font color=blue>i3lue}{orneT</font color=blue>=-

 

[BlueHornet]

about SoundStorm, yeah I was curious about that too, my AMD system from ABS has that as the only option for a soundcard. Do you know of any reviews of it compared to SB Audigy cards? thx.

peace,
-=<font color=blue>i3lue}{orneT</font color=blue>=-

 

[ThorH]

Run do not walk to the nearest exit. Do not buy from these people. They will cheat you. They are not cyberpowerinc, they are multiple companys with muliple identies, they change to cover their tracks, they will sell you stuff, when and if you get the parts which is most likly hood you wont, they will send you faulty parts. When you go back to the resellar ratings look up a company called buyxtremegear. They are the same company. Support sucks worse than any company imagened. The shipping is very slow to say the least.

Go to Monarchcomputers.com, Newegg.com, or Googlegear.com. Those are the companies you want to do business with.