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Forums › HTPC › AMD or Intel processor for HTPC build?


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Master Geek
Topic # 113634 22-Jan-2013 21:58 Send private message

As title suggests.
Does the processor family matter too much?
Trying to decide what PC to convert into a dedicated HTPC
my intel i5-3570 or my AMD A6-3670

Thanks,

~Dylan

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Uber Geek
  Reply # 749179 22-Jan-2013 22:11 Send private message

That i5 is overpowered for HTPC (and doesn't have a great GPU) so I would probably go with the A6... A pity it's the 100W TDP one though ;-)

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  Reply # 749182 22-Jan-2013 22:13 Send private message

I finally went with AMD and havent looked back.  I built originally with an Intel I3 and wanted a quiet unit. Even using aftermarket cpu cooler could never get quiet. Always had a vibration with the Intel cpu cooler fans.  Anyway when I need ed to rebuild I went with AMD Trinity in final build. Totally quiet with stock fan. In bios settings have fan set for silent. And the case fans I have at half speed and the unit is silent.  Very happy with the performance of the AMD setup and excellent graphics




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