[NTLUG:Discuss] AM2 Based motherboards, Overclocking & Linux

[Chris Cox]

David Simmons wrote:
> Chris,
...
>>I can't think of a problem... but might be cheaper to go with the older
> X2 (non AM2)...  I think I'd rather go Intel Conroe/Woodcrest right now.
> Maybe there is something compelling about the AM2??  I just haven't seen
> it.
> 
> guess I'm looking at it from a future upgradability standpoint?!?  But
> haven't done much research on the Intel side...any good/convencing
> articles for the Intel side?

AFAIK, Socket F is different from AM2... so next gen AMD will be
yet another socket (feel free to correct that remark if wrong).

> 
>>If the AM2 plaform becomes significantly cheaper than the older 940
> socketed scenario, then I might go for it
> 
> I think it's going to get much cheaper when AMD implements thier new
> pricing plan...you (should) be able to get a pretty decent AMD X2
> dual-core for $150..about $100 for MB...pretty good machine?

Oh yes.. certainly.  I'm just thinking that if DDR2 is significantly
cheaper, and the mb's for AM2 become cheaper, that an AM2 soln
might be cheaper than a 940 (maybe).  Since Intel also uses DDR2,
DDR2 pricing may be a factor in decision making.

An Intel soln will likely be competitive (price wise) though.. and I'm
not sure if AMD will survive very well in this latest price war.
We'll have to wait and see..