What's the difference between AMD64 socket 754 and 939??

[Inikay]

Hi!

I'm buying a AMD 64 3000+ and do not really understand the difference between these two sockets...

I don't upgrade much, so what socket will stay here long enough for a future upgrade?

Thanks,

Inikay.

 

[TheGeek]

939 is newer and has better upgradibility

 

[ts3433]

Dual channel memory's one main difference.

I'd pick a 939, because 754 support in the future is a little questionable, though it should become the home of the Sempron procs later on.

 

[imported_Computer MAn]

Originally posted by: ts3433
Dual channel memory's one main difference.

I'd pick a 939, because 754 support in the future is a little questionable, though it should become the home of the Sempron procs later on.

 

[drpootums]

Yes, dual channel memory is a plus for the skt939 processors.

but if ur not overclocking then a skt754 3000+ is clocked 200mhz faster than the skt939 version, and while not having dual channel memory is still quite a bit faster. I went skt754 because i probably wont be overclocking (i like warrenties). My 3400+ is faster than the $50 more expensive 3500+ in most tests, but i wont have as high of an overclock (possibly) and not have as good of a possiblity for upgrades.

The skt754 3000+ and 3200+ overclock quite well however, and the new 3400+'s are supposed to get up to around 2.7-2.9 on an overclock.

Either socket is a good choice in my opinion, but it depends on what you want to do with your computer.