SOCKET 754 vs 939/940?

[budalite]

Can someone help me understand what are the advantages/disadvantages/features of these different platforms?
Thanks!

[citrixmeta]

940 is dual channel memory,requires registrered ram, which is more $$$$
939 is dual channel memory, takes any type of ram, but mobo's are still new/buggy
754 is single channel memory, takes any type of ram.

[budalite]

Thank you very much! Looks like stick with the 754 for now... and wait to hear better things on the 939.

[edcentric]

Check out reviews on the 939 mobos. They are looking better each day.
The are the selected path forward, so you will have more future options if you go that way.

[Omega65]

940 is dual channel memory,requires registrered ram, which is more $$$$
939 is dual channel memory, takes any type of ram, but mobo's are still new/buggy
754 is single channel memory, takes any type of ram.

Also Socket 939 Dual Channel CPUs (3500+ (2.2ghz 512K), 3800+ (2.4ghz 512K), FX-53 (2.4ghz 1MB)) only give you +5% over their Socket 754 Single Channel counterparts (3200+ 2.2ghz 512K, 3400+ (2.4ghz 512K), 3700+ (2.4ghz 1MB)) But cost a HELL of a lot more.

Newegg Retail A64 Pricing
Socket 754: 3200+ $218 3400+ $295 3700+ $539
Socket 939: 3500+ $459 3800+ $649 FX-53 $775

Athlon 64s are picky about memory. Only buy Quality Ram. Ask around the forums about what works and what doesn't.

[GnomeWizardd]

i have a A64 3500+ with a 939 mobo and a A64 3400+ with a 754 mobo there is a big price diff but barely any performance diff

[Omega65]

i have a A64 3500+ with a 939 mobo and a A64 3400+ with a 754 mobo there is a big price diff but barely any performance diff SEE!!


BTW GW - Which 3400+ do you have, the 2.2ghz 512K or 2.0ghz 1MB?