One of the things I've noticed with my laptop is that video transcodes seem to take forever.
I think I'm going for mixed usage here, with emphasis on gaming performance at 720p (yes) and transcodes.
If I go for Intel, it'd mean better CPU performance for the most part as long as I have something with at least 4 threads, but I'd also need to shell out for a real graphics card.
Comparing WEI scores, anything is going to be an upgrade for the CPU anyway.
Hmm...
Man, this is tough.
I think I can get away with a compact desktop. Not full towers (nowhere to put) - Slim cases on horizontal or HTPCs only.
If I go desktop, though, I will need to either relocate the wireless router for it to be within easy reach of an Ethernet cable or pay extra for Wi-Fi. Bluetooth might be a consideration, too.
I think I'm going for mixed usage here, with emphasis on gaming performance at 720p (yes) and transcodes.
If I go for Intel, it'd mean better CPU performance for the most part as long as I have something with at least 4 threads, but I'd also need to shell out for a real graphics card.
Comparing WEI scores, anything is going to be an upgrade for the CPU anyway.
Hmm...
Man, this is tough.
I think I can get away with a compact desktop. Not full towers (nowhere to put) - Slim cases on horizontal or HTPCs only.
If I go desktop, though, I will need to either relocate the wireless router for it to be within easy reach of an Ethernet cable or pay extra for Wi-Fi. Bluetooth might be a consideration, too.