Should I get AMD's New Socket AM2 CPU ?

Thinking of building a new PC and AMD came out with a new socket called AM2 with DDR2. Any opinions about it ? Is it worth upgrading it and how many pins it has?

http//www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2762&p=12

that should give you some insight as to what am2 is all about. i'd personally wait for intel's new cpu's cause they look really promising

I think you should hold on to your money.. This chip's 'features' are very promising, but you should wait for the performance to increase as well.

I'm also currently building a gaming machine for myself now. I decided to not wait for AM2 since I read reviews like the above about insignificant performance issues, etc. I'm going w/ the X2 4800+ wink I think it will last me for quite a long time. It will be a huge jump from what I have now anyways (PIII 655MHz -- my 1st computer roll).

[quotea20cf664d0="ajasax"]I'm also currently building a gaming machine for myself now. I decided to not wait for AM2 since I read reviews like the above about insignificant performance issues, etc. I'm going w/ the X2 4800+ wink I think it will last me for quite a long time. It will be a huge jump from what I have now anyways (PIII 655MHz -- my 1st computer roll).[/quotea20cf664d0]

I wish I still had my 1st computer... A 33MHz clunker with DOS.. Those were the days wink

Commander Keen...great stuff.

But yeah, I would wait until the bugs and such are worked out. If you really want to spend $$$ on a CPU, just go for an AMD x2. You won't be dissapointed.

I wouldn't suggest it.

ifi your'e on a tight budget get a pentium d 805 for around a hundred and overclock it like mad. it'll be a good intermediate between what you got now and your next rig

[quote4c590a267d="burritopunk"]Commander Keen...great stuff.[/quote4c590a267d]
Hehe, I forgot about that game! One of my favorite early PC games )