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sammy2066

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Hey Guys,
This is my 1st post here. I visit the site everyday, but decided to register today after I was extremely happy with the new interface :D. SO anyways ...

I have a simple question ... Should i build now on the s939 platform with a Opty 170 or 3800+ or wait for Socket AM2 to release? I am definitely looking for future upgradeability.

Please Assist,
Sammy
 
If you have one of the following, hold off for M2 and/or Conroe.

- Socket 754 AMD
- Socket 478 Intel
- LGA775 Intel

If your system is older than that, I would upgrade now. If it is one of the above-mentioned, it can definitely last a month or so, until AM2 debuts.
 
If you are looking to the future then I'd say wait about 6 months. Your system will more than last until then. If I ever decide to upgrade from my s754 setup I'll go M2 but I'm in no hurry. Both my "old, dead" s754 systems do all I need them to do and more. You've obviously waited this long - what's another few months? Save your pennies and get the latest bling when it debuts.
 
I think it hinges more on your video card than anything else.

If you've got an AGP mobo and you desperately want more juice like the 7800GT then you've got to pop for the whole system. DO IT!

if you've got pcie and/or you're satisfied with your video card wait. Because honestly they won't be THAT much faster anyway.
 
Exactly,
I am currently using a Dell 5160 Laptop which absolutely chugs along in WoW. And co-incidently, I am moving to my apartment next year (currently in dorm). I wouldn't want to keep my new PC in the dorms anyways, since I am going ALL OUT on this rig.

M2, 7900GTX and the new nForce Chipset are all sounding very good. I think I will indeed wait for M2.
 
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