How would you upgrade to Athlon 64? (Poll Thread)

[The Coolest]

Wow the results are so damn close together.
I opted for 3:
1. Use existing system, build a "better" 939 system later
2. Wait for dual-core A64 system
3. Wait for PCI-Express to become more prevalent

 

[Silver]

Got some 50k vr's on the way.

A little neoprene as well.

 

[c627627]

I understand that this poll is based on the assumption that you actually wish to upgrade or build a new Athlon 64 system and that it's more of a "how" than a "'why" pole.


While I would certainly consider Athlon 64 if building from scratch, I pointed out that there should be an additional specific option regarding there not being new software requiring an Athlon 64 upgrade and that the upgrade would be influenced when that software appears and particularly what the nature of its operational requirements is.


In other words, right now I can use all the apps I need, play all the games I need at speeds that are sufficient enough to shoot down justifications for an upgrade for my needs. Just a thought.

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[hitechjb1]

This poll was conceived based on the assumption that one would need to build or to upgrade to a new A64 system, and then how one would choose to do that.

It is more how than why to build an A64 system.

For situation in which one finds that moving to A64 is not necessary, for whatever reason, then please select the "Other" option (the last one) and then post the alternative(s) or the reason(s) not to build an A64.

 

[bored-sarcasm]

waiting for pci-x. that way socket 939 might be cheaper and more mobos, faster speeds all around

 

[hitechjb1]

waiting for pci-x. that way socket 939 might be cheaper and more mobos, faster speeds all around

I know you refer to PCI-express (or usually written as PCI-e).

PCI-x is usually referred to something else, much slower than PCI-e.

PCI - 32 bit, 33 MHz, 84 pins, max BW = 132 MB/s
AGP 4X - 32 bit, 4 x 66 MHz, 108 pins, max BW = 1.06 GB/s
AGP 8X - 32 bit, 8 x 66 MHz, max BW = 2.1 GB/s
PCI-X - 64 bit, 133 MHz, 150 pins, max BW = 1.06 GB/s

PCI-express 1X, 40 pins, maxBW = 2.5 Gb/s (basic link)
PCI-express 16X, 168 pins, maxBW = 5 GB/s

PCI-express and devices

 

[DRAKE_AMD]

i would wait till the next round of price drops happen and the NF 4 boards are out

 

[Imperial]

If I had money, I would get an FX53 now & enjoy it.

 

[Steven4563]

i choose 3.Use existing system, build a "better" 939 system later

because i want to bulid a whole new system on a nice mature S939 i dont want to rush into things then find i have a buggy system and wasted like £400

 

[filip04]

3.Use existing system, build a "better" 939 system later

an overclocked mobile 2500 is definitely not a hurting system, so it will last me for a while... i'm just gonna wait and see.... PCIe on motherboards by christmas, around february we'll have a much closer date on ddr2

then, i'll make my choice, but most likely, i'll just get a new mobo/cpu/memory combo

 

[hitechjb1]

Interim analysis (poll will end Aug 31, 2004).

After 5 days, 86 members voted, total 121 choices.
Average choices per member = 1.4 (since max choice per member = 2).

From the result, based on my interpretation,
14.0% (12 out of 86) choose to stay with 754 only
25.6% (22 out of 86) build a 754 first and rebuild a "better" 939
22.1% (19 out of 86) keep existing system and build a "better" 939
8.1% (7 out of 86) want any 939
26.7% (the rest 23) wait for some kind of "better" systems (probably non 754, non 939)
3.5% (3 out of 86) do not plan to build an A64
Total = 100%

So 82.5% (= 25.6%+22.1%+8.1%+26.7%) total are planning for a 939 or "better" systems (non 754).
Out of them who give reasons,
32.8% (19 out of 58) want a 90 nm 939
34.5% (20 out of 58) want a 939 with PCI-e support
15.5% (9 out of 58) want a dual core
17.2% (10 out of 58) want DDR2
Total = 100%


Keep voting, have fun

 

[Remove]

Call me cheap but I always give the new technologies about a year to stretch their legs before I start using them. Actually saves A LOT of headaches!

 

[skidooosl]

im with u! ALOT of headaches and a WHOLE lot of money

 

[sct]

I'm also still waiting for it all to mature, i don't want to jump into it too fast.
for now build a p4 system .so it will last me for a while .

 

[dead_man311]

Picked Other

Im Looking to upgrade my current Desktop ( Athlon XP 2800 ) to a Athlon 64. but first im gonig to wait till there at stock PR speed of 5000 to 5500 or faster. My current system is fast , and to upgrade to the current 64 Chip the FX-53 or Athlon 64 3800 would not be enought performance gain to make the price worth it. But once they are to the speed im looking at it will be a very nice upgrade from my curent setup.

 

[ClarkKent]

dead_man are you really going to be able to wait that long? Knowing that all this new stuff is coming might just drive some people crazy. Won't you get an upgrade bug that just tells you you need to upgrade?

 

[dead_man311]

I wouldn't mind upgrading. but i got other things to take my time. I got my Csr in my driveway im reduing from the ground up. i have another can i nee to fix some body work. Then going to my local drag strip as much as i can. I dont have much time to upgeade or much money to upgrade

I have a few small plans , Kingston 2 x 512mb PC-3200 , new CD-rom's , NEw keyboard and mouse , New speakers. im slowly gather up money for it selling some older parts

 

[E_tron]

socket 939 is my choice. It looks like it will be the next universal AMD socket. I'm going to wait until 90nm chips come below the $300 mark. My socket A system should suffice until then.

 

[Lord_of_Decay]

I am planning on building a 939 system, but not yet.
PCI-e and 90nm is what I voted for. Also taking into consideration DDR2 and Nforce4.
I do wonder if Asus will be like Abit and not even release a nforce3 board for 939, just wait until nforce4 is available.

 

[Jess1313]

I will build & use all the stuff as it comes out, really like to see dual cores on a rockin mobo. I voted for building 754 now & 939 latter, & also waiting for dual core.

The 754 are a very good bang for the buck right now & will last 1 to 2 years easly & maybe farther if the 64bit OS really kicks them in to higher level.

The dual core if it becomes so would have to be a real work horse.