quick question...am2?

taz488 · 7 Jul 2006 at 20:52

okay i seen loadsa socket am2 stuff around, i know its the new socket from amd but the processors are pretty much same price as 939. whats the difference? and should i get an am2 instead of 939? if i do are the normal components in a 939 system compatible, for example, ddr memory, or do i have to buy new memory? also as its newer, whats the advantages of this socket? is it good for the future?

Energize · 7 Jul 2006 at 20:59

Am2 needs ddr2 memory. Amd are supposed to be using it for a couple of years at least.

taz488 · 7 Jul 2006 at 21:00

any advances? is it better...futureproof...

Energize · 7 Jul 2006 at 21:06

If your buying new get socket AM2, if you cant afford new memory or are still using an agp card buy a s939 asrock dual sata 2 board this allows you to upgrade to AM2 cheaply in the future.

taz488 · 7 Jul 2006 at 21:14

okay cool looks like im going down the am2 option =) hope their prices come down a lot at end of month =)

Monstermunch · 7 Jul 2006 at 21:26

I wouldn't hold your breath..... Plus Conroe is better VFM from what i've read

noxidjkram@hotm · 9 Jul 2006 at 08:12

If you are buying new, think about Conroe as mentioned - everyone seems to be going there over AMDs offerings.

M

Nutbusta · 9 Jul 2006 at 08:30

noxidjkram@hotm said:
If you are buying new, think about Conroe as mentioned - everyone seems to be going there over AMDs offerings.

M

I hate to admit it but Intel deffo have the better product atm. And I don't subscribe to the niave opinion that AMD have something amazing stashed up their sleeves either.

I'm a typical Brit. Come on underdog!!! :rolleyes: