Question regarding AMD Processor

[akkasone]

Hi
I want to upgrade my Processor in my PC,
I have Pentium 4 CPU 1.6GHz (Intel Processor)and I want to upgrade to AMD, I have heard that AMD is good for Graphic, As I am a GUI designer I want go fo the processor which is good for graphic, So I would like to know if any have a good experience with AMD or using it. I have even heard that AMD is having heating prob, is that true?

Thanks in advance.

akka

 

[drvarunmehta]

Graphics depend more on your graphics card than a processor. You can try the Quadro series from nVidia for your graphics needs. www.nvidia.com

Yes AMD had heating issues before, but dosen't anymore.

 

[bharathbala2003]

well u can upgrade to AMD but u need to have a AMD compat. mobo.. and as for gfx there is not much difference between the both.. as far as i know.. but then if u want a gud onboard gfx get a nforce 2.. or get a AMD athlon 3200+ and get a gud gfx card like ATI radeon 9600 pro or a 6600 GT..

 

[pradeep_chauhan]

Get an amd 3500 90nm cpu + asus sli mobo with twin 6800GT then you have a good graphics workstation monitor samsung / sony 19" CRT.
AMD has no heating problem infact intel perscot range has a very bad heating problem so rest assured on that one.

 

[futuristically_ancient]

yeaa....d new graphics card frm nvidia, 6800GT, simply ROCKS!

its trully worth upgrading to if ur REALLY in for graphics.....n if uv got REAL deep pockets

 

[drvarunmehta]

I am a GUI designer

If you aren't interested in gaming, theres no need to go for a 6800GT. the nVidia Quadro series of graphics cards is designed keeping in mind need of a GUI designer

 

[Wh!Zk!D]

If getting an Amd solely for performance, get a socket 939 based mobo and processor.