Desktop Help. AMD vs Intel

[phlydude]

If you get a machine with a LGA775 socket, you will be able to upgrade for the foreseeable future with Intels processors.

If you aren´t into high'end gaming or using it to process video or graphics, check out the E6850 processor - dual core 3.0 GHz that should be good for a while 2-3 yrs

[xtop]

Originally Posted by phlydude

If you get a machine with a LGA775 socket, you will be able to upgrade for the foreseeable future with Intels processors.

If you aren´t into high'end gaming or using it to process video or graphics, check out the E6850 processor - dual core 3.0 GHz that should be good for a while 2-3 yrs

intels track record proves that you're never safe with a socket, because they LOVE to introduce new ones all the time

[phlydude]

but if he buys a lower end processor now that is 775, he can look to upgrading to a speedier chip next year if he needed and odds are that the chips will still be available...might not be the latest and greatest but could be enough to give a boost and hold over for a while at a cheap price point

[xtop]

Originally Posted by phlydude

but if he buys a lower end processor now that is 775, he can look to upgrading to a speedier chip next year if he needed and odds are that the chips will still be available...might not be the latest and greatest but could be enough to give a boost and hold over for a while at a cheap price point

you've got a point there

[w_tanoto]

okay. I will always go with intel (from my first desktop and eventually to the newer desktop and all my laptops).

setting my fanboyism aside, I recommend you getting intel this time. (if you were to ask it during pentium 4 time, then I'd recommend AMD)

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by xtop

intels track record proves that you're never safe with a socket, because they LOVE to introduce new ones all the time

oh, definitely. the OP best bet is to buy a branded laptop instead of building one if you're still confused with the sockets used.
I know little of desktop processor, but for laptop, it's annoying that they changed it from socket LGA775 to socket P (since santa rosa)

[PNF]

I "used" to know more about computers... back in my undergrad times....... things have changed considerably... before.. I was building for gaming.... now... just need something for work-at-home stuff that might require some business solution software installation/network servers etc.

I am thinking about getting a branded one (such as dell or acer or hp) with dual core 3.0 or 2.77MHz? (or 2.83? i forgot) with 2G ram, 500GB HD and standard video/audio card.

I am holding up util 5/20 for the memorial day sale!! another 10 days or so left~

great inputs, thanks