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AMD vs Intel

Either will suit your requirements, however I'm partial to the Intel integrated graphics. :)

The Intel DVMT will allocate memory based on the system configuration and requirements.
 
The Intel onboard graphics should be fine for any media you play, and some basic 3D games.

It's few limitations (and a bunch of details) are discussed here:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2010/01/25/intel-gma-hd-graphics-performance/1

The only caveat the article points out that may or may not be an issue for you is it's ability to push resolutions that some 30" monitors run. The sweet spot for LCDs still seems to be in the 23 to 27 inch range.
 
fromeast2west said:
That was a specific example given to highlight what the OP was asking about; the pros/cons of AMD v. Intel.
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Point is don't shut people down with "OP didn't ask about that." I was addressing a different point someone else brought up, which I had quoted.

You made a specific comment about your i7 and video encoding, so I posted a recent test with information addressing your specific claim.
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You did not post such a test.
 
Well the obvious solution is a death match with wiffle bats between AMD and Intel advocates, the winner battles Apple fan boys that say their computers are the best. :laughing
 
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pa...ssor/9685029.p?id=1218146395806&skuId=9685029

Ant, based on what you were saying about your usage and the computer you posted, I think this would be a better suggestion. The Athlon II 620 processor offers comparable performance with the i3-520 for a hundred bucks less. Also, the 6310 model comes with a dedicated Nvidia 9100 graphics card, no pithy Intel HD Media Accelerator (on-board chip). Better get one quick, though. New computers are coming in VERY soon and inventory on this model will be discontinued.
 
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RhythmRider said:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pa...ssor/9685029.p?id=1218146395806&skuId=9685029

Ant, based on what you were saying about your usage and the computer you posted, I think this would be a better suggestion. The Athlon II 620 processor offers comparable performance with the i3-520 for a hundred bucks less. Also, the 6310 model comes with a dedicated Nvidia 9100 graphics card, no pithy Intel HD Media Accelerator (on-board chip). Better get one quick, though. New computers are coming in VERY soon and inventory on this model will be discontinued.
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Again, figure power consumption into the cost. The i3 is a good base for an energy-efficient computer. If you save only 50 watts on a machine that is on 24/7, that translates to about $123 per year at the rates I pay for electricity.
 
rodr said:
Again, figure power consumption into the cost. The i3 is a good base for an energy-efficient computer. If you save only 50 watts on a machine that is on 24/7, that translates to about $123 per year at the rates I pay for electricity.
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I doubt the difference between an i3 and that machine at idle is 50 watts. You'd be surprised how low power usage really is. I've got an i7, overclocked, 6 gigs of ram, two hard drives, a sound card, and a video card the size of a shoebox, and my kill a watt meter indicates it idles at 90 watts with bittorrent and half a dozen other apps loaded in the background.
 
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RhythmRider said:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pa...ssor/9685029.p?id=1218146395806&skuId=9685029

Ant, based on what you were saying about your usage and the computer you posted, I think this would be a better suggestion. The Athlon II 620 processor offers comparable performance with the i3-520 for a hundred bucks less. Also, the 6310 model comes with a dedicated Nvidia 9100 graphics card, no pithy Intel HD Media Accelerator (on-board chip). Better get one quick, though. New computers are coming in VERY soon and inventory on this model will be discontinued.
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The 9100 is integrated on the motherboard. Not much different than an i3.
 
Ant said:
AMD uses more power?
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It depends on the configuration. Just saying, try to find out average or idle power usage for the machines you are considering.

Video cards can use significant power also, and power supply efficiency matters. I recently built a machine with the i3 530 which has on-chip graphics, and was a bit surprised that the whole box (not including monitor) draws only about 50 watts at idle; this was measured with a "Kill-A-Watt" power meter, about $20 from Newegg.
 
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