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Originally Posted by Ethan_Kaizer  I'm kinda confused, I don't get how that's a better build.
The processor I chose is dual core, 2.6 GHz, while the Intel one is only 2.0 GHz. Are Intel processors stronger than AMD or something?
Also, the board I picked out is a very good Asus board, which I would pick any day over Biostar.
The power supply picked out here is only 380w, but this graphics card has a minimum requirement of 450w. Wouldn't that be a dangerous move?
Otherwise this ATi card looks okay, but a lot of people are saying it runs very hot, and needs underclocking.
As far as cases go, I'm a sucker for a cool design and LEDs. 
Thanks for the suggestions, but I'm just confused as to how it'll be a better build. |
Nothing is really wrong with the X2 5000+ seeing how its 2.6ghz. But the E2180 will probably overclock to 2.6ghz on stock cooling anyways. As well as the fact that clock speeds don't mean much now a days anyways. Cause that X2 5000+ can be out performed and put to shame by a lower clocked E7200 (2.5ghz) any day of the week. While the 5000+ will hit 3.0ghz on stock cooling without any voltage increase. But still the E7200 will hit 3.2ghz on stock cooling even though its lower clocked.
Personally I would go with Intel over AMD due to the simple fact that Intel just performs better. Yet again AMD is priced very low and affordable while also delivering a great performance for the price. In the end it really depends if the performance increase is really worth it.
More then likely if you love to overclock you'd go with Intel instead.