Should i get the new Intel Itanium Processor?

[OutHouse]

Anybody out there using the new processor?

I need to replace one of my Terminal servers running Citrix at work. The Dell Poweredge 2550 comes with the Xeon or Itanium procs. I would like to upgrade to the next generation server and get rid of the Data General POS its a PIII 700.

Ive done a lot of research on the web and Im reading where i would need all of my apps to be ported to run on the Itanium 64bit proc and ive also read where my apps will be ok and not need any modifications. This is a $8,000 purchase and I need to be absolutly sure.

I have looked on the anandtech review sites and i dont see any reviews of the Itanium. i could have missed it though.

I would to talk to some people who are using this Proc and get thier imput.

 

[Scootin159]

<< Anybody out there using the new processor?

I need to replace one of my Terminal servers running Citrix at work. The Dell Poweredge 2550 comes with the Xeon or Itanium procs. I would like to upgrade to the next generation server and get rid of the Data General POS its a PIII 700.

Ive done a lot of research on the web and Im reading where i would need all of my apps to be ported to run on the Itanium 64bit proc and ive also read where my apps will be ok and not need any modifications. This is a $8,000 purchase and I need to be absolutly sure.

I have looked on the anandtech review sites and i dont see any reviews of the Itanium. i could have missed it though.

I would to talk to some people who are using this Proc and get thier imput. >>



I believe Anand did do something on the Itanium, but I'm not sure. Either way one thing to keep in mind is that the Itanium's 32-bit performance is pretty sad, so it is only a 'upgrade' if you are running all 64-bit apps.