I just ordered a AMD dual processor dual-core Opteron system. I have used
many AMD systems in the past. A lot of K-6 and Athlon systems at customer
sites. This is my first 64 bit or dual-core system. Over the years I have
used Intel systems when I needed dual busses. If I just needed dual
processors I used AMD. There have been exceptions, such as when the
customer wanted Intel Inside. Of the about 50 (more AMD then Intel)
systems I have installed, I have had to replace one motherboard on both
Intel and AMD systems. I do not remember replacing any CPUs.
So I suggest going AMD, but if I had had the same reliability as you have
had, then I would go Intel.
Good luck
Charles Fischer
ProcessorAt 03:29 PM 8/1/2005, you wrote:
Has anyone on the list has the same misfortune with AMD that I have
had? Perhaps I am returning too quickly to the comfortable world of
Intel.
The opinion of the masses seem to be that, yes, I am the expection to
the rule with the problems I have had with AMD processors. I would
like to go the 64 bit route and I like dual core chips.
I guess I am looking for an opinions. If price where not an issue
would you build an AMD system or an Intel system. The OS I will
likely use is Debian Sarge. The machine will be a server (i.e.
doesn't need pretty graphics, will likely spent most of it's time
chugging along at run level 3 in CLI mode). With this kind of system
requirements in mind what would you build?
Greg
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