processor choice

[mike909]

Looking to build new machine for only video editing (after effects, premier pro, photoshop, etc.) Intel Pentium 4/D or AMD ? I know historically it's been amd for gaming, but intel for video editing because of hyper threading, just wondering if that still holds true. Thanks.

[mikayd]

Hey my man want you try the Amd X2 out here’s a link to an review of the two check it out and by the way you probably should have posted this in the computer Section but here it is read the whole thing its worth an read

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NzY2

[jagabo]

CPU comparison:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/21/the_mother_of_all_cpu_charts_2005/

Video conversion benchmarks start here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/11/21/the_mother_of_all_cpu_charts_2005/page32.html

You will want to look for benchmarks of the software you'll be using though.

[mike909]

Thanks for the links. Looks like the x2 is the way to go...kinda figured that. Just with I could find a use for this 2gig ddr2 that I have laying around.