Re: [LAU] What processor to buy?

On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 12:02 AM, Arthur <arthura@email-addr-hidden> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I'm looking at buying a barebones kit for around $250 US. I'm looking at
> the amd 64 x2 6400 or in the same price range, intel's core 2 duo e6300.
> I've read a lot on the internet and I've learned enough to know that I'm
> very confused. I just want to record audio using Rosegarden,
> Zynaddsubfx, Qsampler and dssi plugins, I'd also like to do some video
> editing with Cinelerra. What about this phenom thing? Anyway, if anyone
> has some recommendations regarding these processors and possibly some
> motherboards to go with them, I would greatly appreciate it. I don't do
> gaming so that's not an issue.
>
> Thanks,
> Arthur
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Go for the AMD processors. They are the best for linux (a tested
intuition). And on motherboard go with an ASUS, you have to look wich one
has compatibilities with the AMD dual core (AM2 socket).

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Received on Wed Mar 26 20:15:04 2008