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Shopping Guide: Which Processor Should I Buy for a Desktop PC

Intel or AMD ? Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core Duo, Core 2 Extreme or Xeon ? That’s the first question in your mind when you are looking to buy a new desktop or laptop computer because processors, whether from AMD or Intel, are probably the most expensive part of any configuration.

AMD and Intel Pentium Processors in Simple English

Today’s PC market is dominated by microprocessors from two manufacturers: Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD. Intel makes Celerons, Pentium 4s and Centrinos (mobile Pentium processor with extra chips to control wireless Internet connections).