This article reviews AMD's new processor socket in combination with
their newest 64-bit chips. Includes photos.
It concludes:
"Overall the new Socket 939 platform is impressive and AMD's Athlon
64 platform is entering a new era, although many of the early Athlon
64 adopters might be disappointed at having to purchase a new
motherboard and processor for their next upgrade. However, this is
normal for life in the computer fast lane, constant change always
leaves the early adopters having to pay the price. Hopefully AMD will
stick with Socket 939 for some time now, as there is no logical
reason to change it.
One final thing, for anyone thinking of getting one of the new
processors, remember that later this year PCI Express will arrive for
Socket 939, which means that if you want to be at the cutting edge, a
motherboard and graphics cards upgrade is due in a couple of months.
It might just be worth holding on a little bit longer and doing it
all in one go. The only good news is that AMD is sticking with DDR400
memory for now, so there is no need to rush out and buy DDR2 modules
for the new platform.
Verdict
AMD's new Socket-939 is what the Athlon 64 should have been from day
one and will give Intel a real run for its money with excellent
performance and hopefully a competitive price. AMD has yet again
clawed back the performance crown from Intel, but for how long?"
Stu
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