Greetings,
Canon DPP (Intel vs. AMD)??
While I have used both Intel and AMD, Intel has the corner on compatibility, and floating point processing power. AMD did give them a run for their money, but over the long run, Intel surpassed them and continues to do so. Its just a fact (check market share).
You can install your budget minded AMD CPU, water cool it and OC it to god knows what and have a great system, but you will always be tweaking, flashing, waiting for new AGESA updates, to improve memory, storage, hardware and software compatibility. If you've got time for that, great. I don't. When intel dumped their slot processor technology (RIP PIII) and introduced the P4 (Socket 478) Northwood core, I walked away from AMD. Is AMD a good company, you bet. But not one I want to invest in again.
ATI was good too, but the Radeon brand has also had software related problems that again... I don't have time to deal with. Being 10-20 FPS faster in some games doesn't equate to better in my book, especially if I can't run my system or play reliably. I'm out of that scene and only game on a console now.
There are 2 crowds. AMD and Intel. You can see which I am. I don't begrudge people who choose AMD. If it works for you great. AMD however is not for me. I use and supports MAC's everyday as well, even own a few, but can't stand them either. Each has their purpose. AMD is a little more budget friendly. MAC's are just plain overpriced for what you get... but both continue to chase Intel. I'm not worried about that changing.
AMD - Great for budget minded enthusiast who don't mind spending their free time tweaking their system to get every ounce of performance possible. You are willing to put up with minor compatibility issues. You save money. The money you save gets eaten up in the time you spend trying to make your rig run faster or fix what doesn't work. AMD owners are extremely prideful of this.
Intel - You are wiling to spend a little more upfront. Productivity is important to you. You don't have time to deal with software compatibility or hardware issues. Your time is money. You've purchased a Ferrari and when you step on the gas, it goes.
Apple - You are a creative mind - nothing redeeming there whatsoever. Oh wait. They aren't part of this. But the numbers speak for themselves.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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