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looking to buy new compy, target 144 opty
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I assume you mean socket AM2 with ¨socket 940¨... If I were you, I'd avoid buying a 939 setup. AFAIK AMD even stopped producing 939 chips... AM2 is the way to go. Cheaper DDR2, and future proof.
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hadn't even heard of socket AM2, i'm talking about opteron, socket 939 and 940.....Dan0512 said:
**wanders off to find out whatn AM2 is**
so socket AM2....is opteron availble in AM2? on manarchcomputer, it only has the X2, and 64 bit, and semprons on AM2..."All AM2 Proccessors" link
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socket 940 is for servers, and afaik it only takes registered memory. I'd only consider it for a server, and a lot less than a 939 setup as well.
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ok, gotcha.
wtf does AFAIK mean?
I think I'm going for this now, just need a mobo, and then I'll upgrade in the future or something...
AMD 64 3800+ (Socket AM2)
$140
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merc..._Code=M&Product_Code=120995&Category_Code=AM2
Corsair PC2-6400 DDR2-800 2 GB (1 gig sticks)
$267.50
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=140669
Suggestions?
wtf does AFAIK mean?
I think I'm going for this now, just need a mobo, and then I'll upgrade in the future or something...
AMD 64 3800+ (Socket AM2)
$140
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merc..._Code=M&Product_Code=120995&Category_Code=AM2
Corsair PC2-6400 DDR2-800 2 GB (1 gig sticks)
$267.50
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=140669
Suggestions?
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dz_jad said:
AFAIK- As far as I know
I'm no expert on AM2 cpus, but I'd go for even a cheaper version of the single core (3200+), and stay away from the dual cores. Wait for the 65nm dual cores which will kick ***.
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In about a month the X2 prices will drop. Intel will release its new gen.
I recommend you wait for a month, you'll benefit no matter what CPU company you will go with either way.
I recommend you wait for a month, you'll benefit no matter what CPU company you will go with either way.
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thanks for the advice, I already understand these things, I kinda dont want to buy now, but I have nothing. I think I might buy with an Idea of upgrading...so I can atleast do what I need to now, and then just have spare parts, or parts ready to go for a secondary rig.....The Coolest said:
what would be a good motherboard to go with? couple options maybe?
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You can get good parts now and a cheap sempron and upgrade later to a dual core
maybe even hold off till the 65nm chips
maybe even hold off till the 65nm chips
