AM2 vs 939 build

iann · 06-26-2006, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AM2

Go with the am2 computer, because it performs slightly better and its newer

i agree 100%

liquidshadow · 06-26-2006, 06:18 AM

I would go with AM2 simply because of future upgradability.

[-0MEGA-] · 06-26-2006, 01:35 PM

Rumors are spreading about the new "reverse HT" that AMD has been talking about, and how the new AM2 CPU's are coming shipped with those built-in, however there just not enabled yet.

If this is true, it would be a similar story to the Intel Pentium 4 Northwoods, and how they were sold for many months with Hyper Threading built-in, but Intel never enabled them until several months later.

Arctic388 · 06-26-2006, 02:46 PM

question about compatible memory ? what numbers does one need to look for ? i know DDR2 but what about the next numbers ?

m0nk3ys1ms · 06-26-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Arctic388

question about compatible memory ? what numbers does one need to look for ? i know DDR2 but what about the next numbers ?

it would depend on the motherboard. most am2 boards use DDR2-800 standard memory, but there are a few DDR2-667 standard boards.

[-0MEGA-] · 06-26-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Arctic388

question about compatible memory ? what numbers does one need to look for ? i know DDR2 but what about the next numbers ?

Really any 240Pin DDR2 memory will work, but the most common would most likely be DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 (DDR2-800 being the fastest at stock). Anything higher than DDR2-800 (or what the motherboard supports), will be downclocked to the max rated speed. However say you get DDR2-1000 memory, it will run at DDR2-800 (given the correct motherboard), however when you overclock you dont need to set a memory divider, so you may get it to run at around DDR2-1000 speeds.

Arctic388 · 06-26-2006, 03:53 PM

thanks i am getting the lsit togethetr to compare builds and i had a DDR2 557 i think picked out so the minimum has to be 800. that raised the price quite a bit.

should i even worry about AM2 or just build a good 939 ? it would just be for home use. i plan to use it for years. the one i have now is from 1999 and i have never done any mods to it. i just need a new one to replace it cause its starting to give me problems.

my 939 build is almost $900.00 (with 200 for 19"lcd) and my AM2 build is at $1000.00 without monitor.

m0nk3ys1ms · 06-26-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Arctic388

thanks i am getting the lsit togethetr to compare builds and i had a DDR2 557 i think picked out so the minimum has to be 800. that raised the price quite a bit.

should i even worry about AM2 or just build a good 939 ? it would just be for home use. i plan to use it for years. the one i have now is from 1999 and i have never done any mods to it. i just need a new one to replace it cause its starting to give me problems.

my 939 build is almost $900.00 (with 200 for 19"lcd) and my AM2 build is at $1000.00 without monitor.

i think that the decision is totally up to you, a good 939 build will last a while, if i were in your shoes i would go with the 939. its cheaper and your can get some extras (monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, controller, ect.) and still be under the price of the AM2 build.

Bobo · 06-26-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeysims

i think that the decision is totally up to you, a good 939 build will last a while, if i were in your shoes i would go with the 939. its cheaper and your can get some extras (monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, controller, ect.) and still be under the price of the AM2 build.

The only cheaper thing for s939 is the RAM. The CPUs are the same price, and the motherboards are pretty much the same.

m0nk3ys1ms · 06-26-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobo

The only cheaper thing for s939 is the RAM. The CPUs are the same price, and the motherboards are pretty much the same.

like i said, its his decision

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Arctic388 Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southern Middle TN Age: 31 Posts: 135	thanks i am getting the lsit togethetr to compare builds and i had a DDR2 557 i think picked out so the minimum has to be 800. that raised the price quite a bit. should i even worry about AM2 or just build a good 939 ? it would just be for home use. i plan to use it for years. the one i have now is from 1999 and i have never done any mods to it. i just need a new one to replace it cause its starting to give me problems. my 939 build is almost $900.00 (with 200 for 19"lcd) and my AM2 build is at $1000.00 without monitor. __________________ X-Dreamer case ECS C51GM-M MOBO AM2 4600 X2 EE 1gb DDR2 533 RAM 2 sticks 6200LE Vid card 1317051.ultimatemotoroil.com GBsPitStop@myspace.com Last edited by Arctic388; 06-26-2006 at 04:05 PM.

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