which socket is best for futureproofing?

[D13]

Hi all, ok so 1366, 1156 and am3.
If i want my mobo to last as long as it possibly can, then which socket should i go for?

 

[D13]

well it depends which u prefer Intel or AMD , bcuz Intel plans to release i9 a 6 core/12 threads processor on 1366 socket , but on the other hand AMD plans to release AMD “Thuban” Six-Core Desktop Processor , its desktop version of AMD's server CPU "Istanbul" , it wil hav support for AM3 socket, so its upto u which u prefer

cheers for the quick response, basically I want to be able to buy a motherboard a know that it will support the very top-end cpus for lets say 2-3 years at least, which socket is this most realistic with?

I mean 1156 and 1366, surely one of them is going to die before the other, which one will taht be?

 

[D13]

Do not buy to future proof, the concept is not applicable to computing. Buy what is appropriate now.

I disagree tbh, a good quality psu and case can last for ages. When I say futureproof with regard to mobo/cpu i mean; a graphics card can be very easily replaced, so can psu/ram/hd etc... but a mobo/cpu + oem windows (imo) is a real pain to replace. Ideally I want to buy a high quality cpu/mobo and know that in a year or two I can just upgrade the cpu to keep up with the inevitable gpu upgrade.

AM3 seems the likeliest one, since AMD usually lag behind Intel when adopting new RAM types.

Thats interesting i never really considered that,

 

[D13]

big thanks for all the help guys, honestly thouhg I am still totally undecided,

am3 is appealing as it is so cheap and you start off with a high clock, also as others have said amd are less prone to forcing socket upgrades.

1156 looks nice as it seems to offer nehalem gaming performance at cheaper price, doesnt seem ot be as good an overclocker according ot the i5 oc thread, but if you are not prone to oc'ing then it could be a good choice as the turbo mode seems to be more effective on the lynnfiel, also as Mcstylist says being intels mainstream quad socket it should last a while

then you have nehalem, surely the top of the line most expensive and highest perfoming should last longest but as some have said, just because new cpus are destined for 1366 doesnt mean current 1366 boards will be able to utilise them.

Oh bloody hell i have a serious headache