Was reading the article on the new AMD CPU Socket Architecture. Supposed to be coming out in July. I am ready to build a new computer, and was wondering if now is a good time to buy. I am looking at the X2 AMD Processor, anywhere from from the 4400+ to the 4800+(although that is pretty high priced for my blood, don't want to break the bank). Looking to get an ASUS A8N series of motherboard but don't plan on going SLI. Does anybody think its a mistake buying now, that being the current 939 architecture. I don't have to have the new computer today, but I really don't want to wait till July either. Any advice would be great.
Should I buy now?
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well, consider that the architecture might be released in July, but it will take a few months to work its way into the consumer market, and then another month or two for the prices to reach anything reasonable - then you need time for debugging and reviews of the various chips and boards to come out...You're looking at probably about a year before its a "good idea" to move to an AM2 machine. IMO at least.
therefore I would say that yes, now is a fine time to upgrade to an AMD x2 machine - it will last you 2 years at least and then by that point you'll have a great pick of AM2 parts to choose from.
therefore I would say that yes, now is a fine time to upgrade to an AMD x2 machine - it will last you 2 years at least and then by that point you'll have a great pick of AM2 parts to choose from.
Does your current sustem have a motherboad that supports a modern CPU (IE socket 939)? If so, i would just upgrade your computer so that it will last you another year or so, than you can do a massive overhaul.
Why would he ask about upgrading platform if he already had the current socket?
Think before you post.
Either way, I would say go for a new system now. If you wait, you'll have to pay premium price for whatever you get anyway, while you can get a good high-end system now for under $1300.
Yea, that is the direction I have been moving. I am just so curious on the move to DDR2 for the AMD Proc, wondering how well it is going to perform. By the way, my current box has an ASUS P4C800-E (has the 875P chipset) and a 3.2 Intel Prescott. Been an outstanding board, and will become my media box when I build my new one. I wonder how many more CPU upgrades the AMD 939 Architecture will get before they start to kill it off?
Yeah, and DDR2 most likely will not have that much of a performance gain for the first few revisions as with most new hardware. Not something I would waste my time waiting for, or my hard earned $$ on untill I know it's a solid performer
I am faced now with the same dillema, I think you should be ok upgrading now. The face is at the release time of the amd2's the prices will be horrid, also weigh in the added cost for some ddr2 and it's worth it to upgrade now and wait a couple years for the prices to drop on the am2.
The question you have to ask yourself is: Are you the type that gets the latest on the day of release (in other words loaded)? Or the type that gets stuff after reviews are out, bugs are worked out and prices have dropped? if it's the latter, then now is a good time to buy. If it's the former, then wait till AM2 is released.
Either way, you may be ahead by waiting. If prices are high and first indications reveal bugs/problems, chances are also that prices will fall on 939 chips/boards so you can build cheaper. IF you have a decent system now, I'd play the "wait and see". If not, and the build bug has you, go for it now, prices are not bad.
sorry, didn't write anything, Okay, so the FX-60 is going to be the last 939 and it is already out. That sucks. Well I am the type that waits and i read all the reviews, and i post question on boards like this one because I love all of the information. More information will make for a better choice with my hard earned money. ( in this case, my tax refund) Yea, you know DDR2 has not been all that on the intel side. Let me pose this question. Will it be a good idea to spend a litte more money on the higher clocked DDR then the regular DDR 3200 (400 MHZ). Will it help me get more performance out of my X2 Proc and whatever ASUS A8N board that I go with? (Havent decided which board to go with because I am not planning on going SLI in the future)
Go with the less expensive DDR 3200 value RAM. Running the RAM at higher clocks will bring very little performance gain for Athlon64 and certainly not enough (IMO) to warrant the significantly higher cost. Just use a memory divider to keep the RAM running close to DDR3200 speed while overclocking.
I would say go with the 4400+, then use the money that you save over the 4800+ to get 1gb x 2 dual channel kit with CL of 2 PC3200.
now seems like a good time although if you have decent computer right now, there's nothing wrong waiting either.
upgrade now. get a 4400+ X2 or maybe and opty. it will work great and will last u atleast another 2~3 years.
Thanks for all the info, Now, what does everybodys think about the Motherboard situation. I could go ASUS A8N-E which will save me some money. It is using the Nforce4 Ultra Chipset. But what about the ASUS SLI boards. If you are never planning on going SLI(because my next videocard is going to be ATI) should I still get the top of the line ASUS SLI motherboard. I am not going to use RAID either. I am probably going to get the new 10,000 RPM WD Drive that is 150GB. That will be my primary drive, then I will get a large Seagate for storage. What do you think?
n7
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How 'bout:
Asus A8R-MVP - very good value Crossfire mobo
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (or 4400+ if you want to spend more)
2 GB value RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146366
You can work from there...
Asus A8R-MVP - very good value Crossfire mobo
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (or 4400+ if you want to spend more)
2 GB value RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146366
You can work from there...
n7
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I didn't recommend that motherboard because of Crossfire.
I have it myself, & i won't be using dual video cards either.
However, it's good for OCing, it's passively cooled, & best of all, it's very cheap
If you have a great bias against ATi chipsets for some reason, then go with an Epox 9NPA+ Ultra, Abit KN8, MSI Neo4-F. There's a few you can research.
I have it myself, & i won't be using dual video cards either.
However, it's good for OCing, it's passively cooled, & best of all, it's very cheap
If you have a great bias against ATi chipsets for some reason, then go with an Epox 9NPA+ Ultra, Abit KN8, MSI Neo4-F. There's a few you can research.
I appreciate the advice. But no matter what I get it will be ASUS. I have used there board for a long time and I have been very happy with them. Kind of a loyalty thing. They have been good to me so I will give them my business. I actually have a secondary computer that has an ATI chipset, an ASUS P4R800-VM. It has been fine as motherboards go. Was really wondering more about the ASUS A8N series of motherboards and whether it would be smart to get the Top of the Line if I don't plan on going SLI
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