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Upgrading to an X2, futureproof?

actually, the road map is showing q2 06, which is more like May, so I wouldn't sweat M2.
 
As every1 is saying it depends what you use the PC for, but there are purchases that are more futureproof and those that are less, I use the logic as follows: The technology that changes fast usually drops in price fast so never buy the high hand, the technology that is slow to change usually doesn't drop in price that much so spend your money here.

ie. spend money on #1 your display and computer chair you look and sit in these everyday and you will always appreciate high quality in these areas. #2 speakers, keyboard and mouse and your case if your building your own PC (which i assume you are) Other things to considder are parts in the computer that don't change much such as quality PSU and quality quiet cooling. Must the other stuff changes in price so much its almost never worth buying the newest. You can buy a new computer every year for between $200-$300 that has nearly the best technology if you look for the "deals" the most recent was a socket 754 full computer (athlon 64 3400+ with dvd burner 160 gig hd etc etc for about $200 or less after rebates at compusa - this processor runs at 2.4 ghz and will perform within about 15% of the fastest stock processors out there at default clocks on the vast majority of programs). For myself I have decided to buy both a complete OEM system like a Dell, and also buy slightly older technology that I can do my OCing witth such as a 3000+ venice and a cheaper affordable OCing S939 board - mine is the epox 9nda3j and when the X2's get reasonably priced I will purchase one of them). To sum up what do you think will be more impressive this time next year your 3800+ X2 that overclocks great and can be had for $150 brand new, or your 24" widescreen LCD display that still costs about the same amount you paid for it?

A few more quick points (its late and Im philosohpshfopaitcal) most of us (at least I think) went with AMD because it offered much more in the price/performance category and at many times the best performance. For this reason I was a diehard AMD fan for many years (still a very big fan as they make great products at great prices) I am also an avid bargain hunter and I just couldn't avoid purchasing Dells there is just no comparison price/performance right now. An example follows right now today you can get the following for about $670 before tax:

Dell 9100 w/
p4 630
1 gig of ddr2 533 mhz fsb
160 gig HD
DVD burner
Ati radeon x600se or geforce 6800
17" LCD
Legal Win XP
+ more features

Compare this to what your going to buy:
A64 3000+ $150ish
Asus A8N-SLI $130ish
Case $100ish
Another OS $60ish
Geforce6600GT $150

Total around $600 and the Dell will out perform the above system since the 6800/video card is what really makes the difference in todays systems and the Dell is a complet computer with 1 gig of ram, a HD, DVD burner and a 17" LCD

And I can find ridiculous deals on most hardware but still can't beat the above: Here is another example if you want to go the athlon 64 route:

Order IMG08139 from staples and apply a $30 off $150 coupon that can be bought on ebay for $4 (just search for staples coupon) then pricematch to buy.com for $167.99 your final price will be $138 for a retail boxed 3000+ BP core you can also try to pricematch newegg at $146 (which I have done successfully) and get the processor for a final price of $116
 
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