Is AM2 worth the buy right now?

Discussion in 'Science, Technology & Car Chat' started by JeffreyChui, Jun 13, 2006.

  1. JeffreyChui

    JeffreyChui Active Member

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    I'm thinking of building a new rig. I already have a rig using S939 Asus A8N SLI Premium mobo with 3200+ Venice. I'm thinking of getting the AM2 M2N 32Deluxe wifi version mobo for my next rig. Is it worth it since it uses DDR2 instead of DDR? My budget should be 2G CAD including Taxes.
     
  2. ahhamah

    ahhamah Well-Known Member

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    DOOOOOOOOO IT-clapclap
     
  3. Nirvania

    Nirvania I'm BRACK!?

    DO ITTTTTT and give your old rig to me!
     
  4. JeffreyChui

    JeffreyChui Active Member

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    Yah right..... U wish.... hahaha..... so is it really worth it to get AM2?
     
  5. josie_164cj

    josie_164cj Member

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    definitely worth it
     
  6. dim8sum

    dim8sum ♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪....

    not really especially with Intels Conroe. Best wait till conroe comes out and then compare the performance differences of AM2 and Conroe to the price differences
     
  7. triky

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    From what I read from various computer related sites, the general feeling Im getting is that you should just stick with what you have because it doesn't seem like the AM2 is going to last long before they switch architecture again. Besides, there really isn't that much of a performance increase to justify the spending unless you're rich.
     
  8. JeffreyChui

    JeffreyChui Active Member

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    Ok, thnx
     
  9. dim8sum

    dim8sum ♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪....

    AM2 has no real performance gains, its just so you can use the new DDR2 memory.
     
  10. webpower

    webpower Member

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    jsut do it!
     
  11. reno

    reno Well-Known Member

    its not really "worth it" but DO IT =)
    only gain u get is the ddr2, but thats only 5%
    can always wait =) not like we'd ever b able to keep up anyway...
     
  12. dim8sum

    dim8sum ♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪....

    very true by the time you wait for anything else, something new will surpass that. Just depends on if you can wait or if you really need a comp to use then dont wait
     
  13. Sz1hart

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    Not to bring back an semi old thread, or so, but why don't you go with intel?

    Around july 23 or so, they will be launching their new/improve cpus which from the results smoke those offerings from AMD. If you plan on getting a new computer go with intel in the coming month and if you need any tips on what to buy I have some ideas :p
     
  14. dim8sum

    dim8sum ♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪....

    Yes conroe is coming July(?)
     
  15. Sz1hart

    Sz1hart Member

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    The rumor says around 23 but sites are taking pre orders now with a 30+price markup which isn't bad when you consider how great this new chips are. If the rumors are true that intel is getting low yields then there is a likely chances of price increases :(.

    Don't forget if you want Vista you have to wait next year along with features like DX10 and other stuffs...long wait