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Soon it will be time to build me another computer so I need to figure out what I want to build

AM2 'cos it's the future, although it's more expensive, it will last you longer 8-)

Conroe. It's the only sensible choice if you're building a computer at the moment. It outperforms its AMD counterpart in every way possible.

Jon 8-)

939 and AM2 are the same in performance. The only advantage with AM2 is that you won't have to ditch your RAM in a future upgrade. However, Core 2 Duo is the fastest right now.

LGA 775 are the best sockets available right now if you put a Core 2 Duo in them.  However, AM2 all the way if you are sticking to an AMD system, 939 is outdated.  I know alot of people are too scared to take the plunge with intel....trust me, just wait a few months and you will see all the technology coming out, then you can decide for yourself

Socket 1207 and Socket 775 are the best. And no, I didn't make both of these up.

Socket 1207 and Socket 775 are the best. And no, I didn't make both of these up.

Socket 775 is actually called LGA775. (The current Intel socket)

Socket 1207 is usually called Socket F. This is an AMD socket only usually used for servers. The extra pins are for more scalability and better power distribution. Basically, this isn't an option for home users.

Jon 8-)

Socket 1207 and Socket 775 are the best. And no, I didn't make both of these up.

Socket 775 is actually called LGA775. (The current Intel socket)
Jon 8-)

Or to really confuse you its called Socket T

Cheers
Cameron

Socket 1207 and Socket 775 are the best. And no, I didn't make both of these up.

Socket 775 is actually called LGA775. (The current Intel socket)

Socket 1207 is usually called Socket F. This is an AMD socket only usually used for servers. The extra pins are for more scalability and better power distribution. Basically, this isn't an option for home users.

Jon 8-)

I thought 1207 was for QuadFire and K8L... OR am I thinking of something else...

Conroe. It's the only sensible choice if you're building a computer at the moment. It outperforms its AMD counterpart in every way possible.

Jon 8-)

I guess the Sempron 3100+ on socket 754 PC I just built for gaming and server apps is just no good then.

Ah well, it only cost me $163 and does what I want it to do, it's a shame it's so terrible then

Core2duo on socket LGA775 would be MY choice if I was going to blow a lot of bucks on a PC right now, but I wouldn't do that when my old socket 939 rig is still doing everything I need to do in style  ;)

Precisely. The only way C2D is really beneficial is IF you are building a new system. If your old one does what you need, then there's no need to upgrade

As for Socket F, it's planned for the server line of Opterons, including support for DDR3. I think what you're thinking of is the modified version of Socket F, called 1027FX, which allows for dual-socket, dual-core (four effective cores) processors in desktop PCs for home enthusiasts.

Jon 8-)

Core2duo on socket LGA775 would be MY choice if I was going to blow a lot of bucks on a PC right now, but I wouldn't do that when my old socket 939 rig is still doing everything I need to do in style  ;)

......If your old one does what you need, then there's no need to upgrade

Jon 8-)

...did I mention my lovely old Gigabyte, Socket A, AGP motherboard with it's super-dooper AMD Athlon Thoroughbred 2600 XP Pro...
...containing a bucket load of MMX commands...?

Now there's nice for you... ...!

LOL.... ...!

Paul.... [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]...!