Intel or AMD? [I Love Gaming On Pc]
my BF's birthday is coming up and i wanna get him a gaming pc but i'm not sure about which kind to get him. would i be better off getting an Intel based pc or an AMD based pc? is there that much of a difference?
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SW-User
Huge difference. If you’re getting a prebuilt PC then you can score a pretty good ryzen system. But if you’re going to build one you’re going to have a hard time getting a GPU for msrp.
But a short answer would be overall AMD has cheaper and better performing CPU’s than intel unless you’re doing intensive research on intel.
But at this moment I would suggest a gaming laptop than an actual PC due to component prices
But a short answer would be overall AMD has cheaper and better performing CPU’s than intel unless you’re doing intensive research on intel.
But at this moment I would suggest a gaming laptop than an actual PC due to component prices
PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M
MyaJhonston · 22-25, F
@SW-User I think it's better to first source parts before jumping to the laptop route.
yes prices are high, but a good laptop could match or exceed the cost of a desktop.
Better to cover all the bases before committing to one.
yes prices are high, but a good laptop could match or exceed the cost of a desktop.
Better to cover all the bases before committing to one.
SW-User
@MyaJhonston I mean seeing as how a GPU can either run from 500 to 1,200 if you can even manage to check one out is a deciding factor. Anything over 500 and it’s better to check out a gaming laptop because at least you don’t have to buy any additional components but I agree. It’s not impossible but no stone can be left unturned and they might be able to snag a GPU or a CPU with Integrated graphics.
SW-User
@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow I know right, it’s highway robbery because of the crypto boom, let alone the silicon shortage and scalpers.
MyaJhonston · 22-25, F
@SW-User even with the markup, it's not like you're going to buy another one any time soon.
I had a GTX 660 for 6 years before I decided to upgrade, and the newer cards are ridiculously powerful.
So despite being expensive it's probably a better deal in the long run. plus desktops can be upgraded much more than a laptop over time. that in itself saves money.
I had a GTX 660 for 6 years before I decided to upgrade, and the newer cards are ridiculously powerful.
So despite being expensive it's probably a better deal in the long run. plus desktops can be upgraded much more than a laptop over time. that in itself saves money.