what are the required & recommended computer hardware; AMD vs intel
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Check out Corel's help page and they can answer for you about the computer's hardware.
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Go to www.intel.com They have a complete list of compatible processors. Be carefull. Stick to thier list and you will have this board and processor for a long time.
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I don't know what a Hackintosh is or what performance it requires. Generally AMD processors perform very well for most applications and are usually significantly less expensive than Intel processors so I would use the one which meets your needs at the best price. I have been building computers using AMD CPU's for over 12 years and and have never had an issue with any of their processors. Unless you have very demanding performance requirements I would recommend the option which results in the lowest overall system cost. AMD motherboards will usually accept many different CPU's as long as the sockets are compatible.
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Most, if not all, video cards (aka GPUs) should be compatible with this processor. I'd recommend either a GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX 970, depending on price
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Most notebooks have the CPU soldered to the motherboard. I installed this processor in a desktop PC. This media server is still running strong 4 years later. I would check the AMD website for socket comparability. Good luck with your upgrade.
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Try Starmicro.com, other than that you can find some parts second hand on amazon or ebay or local classifieds. Be sure to check the mother boards spec sheet of supported CPUs and Memory before purchasing. MSI keeps pretty good record of all their hardware on their website.
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I used Intel Pentium cpu with stock fan and there is plenty of space. I am not sure about AMD.
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I would consult the Corsair website before buying. It seems to be tuned for Intel, but more important is the DDR3 1600MHz compatibility with your system. Just being AMD doesn't provide enough info to give a definite answer.
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Intel Core 2 quad 2.66Ghz, or AMD Athlon II x4, 6GB RAM, Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 768MB, or AMD Radeon 5770 1024MB. You can get away with 4GB RAM though , with some minor performance issues.
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I have that AMD cpu but, I don't know how well it would suite your needs. Have you tried looking at AMD's website to see the processor's full set of specs? It might provide you more insight.
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Yes, no issue with processor compatibility. Check your motherboard and power supply to ensure they are capable. You need PCI Express and at least 400 Watt power supply.
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All you need is standard PCIe (16)x for video card. Could be 2.0 or 3.0 will work fine :)
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You really have no business building a computer if you don't know the difference between Intel and AMD. Buy one from Dell, HP, etc..
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You need a separate card. The AMD FX line does not have integrated graphics.
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Well price point is the biggest factor, which is why I went with an amd also if your building then its definitely a bonus because you save money and its also harder to run these processors into the ground, which is also a plus. You're better off going with something less expensive on a build especially considering when the most important content on your computer is on the HDD, the processor is easily replaced and in all you get more speed for your money with AMD.
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Link took me to this one: Audigy PCIe RX 7.1 (The one I got and did NOT like was the FX, but I was actually thinking about getting this one!) System Requirements Intel Core2 Duo or AMD processor equivalent (2.0 GHz or faster processor recommended) Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard Microsoft Windows 8 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit, Windows Vista 32/64 bit, Windows XP 32/64 bit 1GB RAM &gt;600 MB of free hard disk space Available PCI Express based 1.0a compliant slot CD or DVD drive for software installation
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You'll need a power supply, motherboard, processor, memory, and hard drive at the bare minimum. You should also pick up a CD/DVD drive and video card as well.