AMD sockets

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I just want to know which of the 2 A64 sockets are better. thanks!

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Technically 939.

<b>- Dual Channel RAM</b>
<b>- Better Upgrade Path</b>
<b>- 90nm Chips</b>

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[fishmahn]

939 is newer with the above advantages.

754 is a little less expensive currently, and an equivelant-rated CPU (i.e., 3200+ to 3200+) will perform a little faster on 754 than 939 (but just a little). Processors of the same clock speed (i.e, 939/3200+@2.0ghz vs 754/3000+@2.0ghz) shows 939 is faster.

754 is as fast as its going to get with the 3700+ as AMD said they won't be releasing faster CPU's to the 754 lineup. 939 CPUs are said to overclock better than 754 as well (but neither are overclocking slouches).

If upgrading piecemeal (or the ability to) is important to you, then 939 is your only choice. If you stick with a particular system and don't change it without effectively replacing it, then 754 gives you a lower price today.

Mike.

 

[pat]

Pratically socket 754.

<b>- Perform equal or better than 939. See <A HREF="http://www.presence-pc.com/article-178-5.html" target="_new"> here</A>
- Cost less, so better performance/price ratio
- Single channel, as Dual channel doenst improve performance very much on AMD, no need for dual channel expensive memory. - Standard value RAM could be used and cost less.
- CPU doesnt improve upgradability. motherboard does. And the 3700+ 754 is a really good match for the A64 4000+ 939 if you're worried about future.
- Better choice of motherboard. </b>

The only reason I see to go with 939 is the new winchester core overclock well, as long as you have a good overclocker board and you absolutly want to use SLI now.





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<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by pat on 12/21/04 10:10 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[Ned_Flanders]

You missed the '-''s at the begining of each new line :frown:

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[pat]

Thanks...Fixed now!

-Always put the blame on you first, then on the hardware !!!

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Superb, just superb :lol:

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