Does this means that it isnt really worthit to get a 939 system rite now considering the fact that it might be a 2nd handed one?

Ok..need a comparison here..

Assuming you are tight on budget in building a new system, would it be a good choice in spending a few hundreds more in getting a NEW AM2 system or maybe save those hundreds and get a 2nd Hand 939 system?

In comparison, is there really such a significant edge of DDR2 in AM2 towards d DDR in 939?

The reason i am asking is because i still have some parts for the socket 939 which i hope to sell to a friend.But considering the fact that the AM2 price is kinda cheap, i am still considering whether to keep those parts or really sell to him at a cheaper price...

Well, to be honest with you, i had never tried the C2D before so, no comparison there with the Intel. But, considering S939 Opteron and the X2 series, i just feel there are next to no difference at all during usage.I mean, comparing the X2 3800 with the Opteron 165, there might just be a slight advantage the Opteron have towards the X2.In fact, many reviews had stated that the X2 of s939 might even be better than the Opteron..

So, i guess its really up to you whether you utilize the system or not.X2 AM2 is already at a rock bottom price which does seem to be a very very good deal.About Opteron AM2, i still haven use or see the review of any yet so i would wana give a comment there.But i guess, with the price of 600+, there are plenty of choices as in the AM2 X2 series.Opty would be good as well as long as you utilize the features...

Well, thats why i would say opting for X2 might be a wiser choice unless you really need the extra L2 cache..lol..

The main reason for S939 owners to complain was the switch from this to the AM2 was too quick.Not many people could afford a sudden change. I had just barely use my S939 stuff and they change it to AM2.

I know the change is inevitable considering the fact that Intel launched their CD and DDR2. By that time, people would think "lets buy Intel since they have DDR2 which should be faster" and AMD would be left behind..

Well, even its almost obsolete already, my S939 still serves me fine until the day i will need a replacement.. This is my own opinion...