For an X86 server, i'd stick with anything that has an INTEL sticker on it.
Like Brian said, those AMDs run damn hot. I've personally witnessed heat related issues with friends pcs (all fixed with better cooling, but still not something you want to deal with on a server). What i'd be much more concerned with is the motherboards available for AMD processors. Most AMD boards run either an SiS or VIA (majority) chipset of some kind. Now their "ok" for a workstation but i really wouldn't trust them in a server environment. <broad generalisation> As far as mobo chipsets go, intel has the competition beat hands down (stability wise). </broad generalisation> Bottom line, stability takes precedence over performance in a server when weighing up cost. Stick with an INTEL CPU and a good name brand motherboard with an intel chipset onboard. oh, while you're at it, get yourself some EEC registered ram and a 3 scsi drives in a RAID5 array :) _______________________ James Silva Web Production Gruden Pty Ltd Tel: +61 02 9956 6388 Fax: +61 02 9956 8433 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.gruden.com _______________________ > Hi Guys, > > Just a quick OT > > Tech guys have recommended Pentium 4 rather than AMD Athlon if running CF > yet have said AMD Athlon is good if doing Graphics stuff > > Any ideas on which is best or are they just spinning it > > Many thanks > > Rob --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MX Downunder AsiaPac DevCon - http://mxdu.com/
