Means If u want to run ur AMD x2 with DDR3, then u need to change the AMD x2 which is AM3 platform, (of course MOBO also).

but for Intel C2D, U just stay back with LGA socket 779 but with P35 DDR3 MOBO.

got new Pentium some more meh? last i know it was Core2Duo, no more Pentium.

Yes there is, the new E2140 and E2160 are pentiums, not C2D eventhough they are based on the Conroe core.

And this new processor really excels in overclocking. I've seen reviews where the E2160 when OCed to 3.4Ghz actually runs at least on par with the Q6800 on stock.

So basically nor, for below RM300, Intel will start to cut into AMD's market and we will need to wait and see how the new AMD products will try to regain this lost ground.

yeah. my mistake there. saw the Conroe core on CPU-Zs, assumed it was Core2Duo.

damn, after reading all of the posts, looks like i need to consider E2140 in my budget list too..
sorry for n00b in intel, but may i know what is the good mobo to be paired with E2140/E2160 for RM300 budget?

Almost all Intel products are now Core based except Xeon MP (Tulsa) and Itanium.
Tulsa's days are numbered once they get a Core based MP out w/ 4 independent FSB chipset (IIRC Tigerton).

None unless u willing to join those bulk order where u only get your board after 14 working days.

Abit IB9 is available at RM305 under those package.

If not, prepare to fork out at least RM350 to get a decent 965 chipset board can go past 400fsb

RM350 is still acceptable, as long as it is decent and overclockable
hm...guess i need to wait for my motherboard to back form RMA first then can decide what to do

If you are prepared to fork out RM350, then fork out a little more, maybe say RM20 for the Biostar 965P, no regrets definitely.

Btw, the IB9 should be able to do 400 FSB, but i doubt it's gonna pass it.

Anyway, go for the E2160 rather than the E2140. The 9x multiplier might be a decider when both hits same maximum FSB.

IB9 can be bought for RM310 at Robyncom Imbi Plaza..
and 965P is also a good choice..can be taken into consideration..
id rather take E2140 since its cheaper
but the E2160's oc result is so damn tempting..with luck can achieve up to 3.4~3.6Ghz

This post has been edited by kalakatu: Jun 15 2007, 11:48 PM

IB9 can be bought for RM310 at Robyncom Imbi Plaza..
... or paid rm305 and waiting ETA 30 working days !

will amd slash price again?
all x2 cpu under rm200
then will be super budget dual core

What happens if I choose not to overclock?

Should i go for AMD then?

Sorry, but I very noob at computer hardwares..

Overclock or not, go for Intel as well.
If u budget limited, den only go for AMD


-pWs-

either one la. both also you won't feel the difference.

intel vs AMD ???

errmm....

yeah...intel already release their new technology.....

wait till AMD come out with ther new proc "Phenom" and all its family.....

me alwiz with AMD....

Its ur choice, real time performance you won't feel a difference

Act, I alway thinking why AMD decided to delay to release their new product?! Is it AMD wanna wait until the right time to release their product to fight back Intel. Hopefully new AMD family Phenom and Barcelona will not make their fans feel disappoint.

I see...

Anyway, when is the release of the 2 new AMD processor? The mobo for that new proc will only support DDR 3?

Wondering something here..

If i decided to let go of my current rig (Socket 939), would it be a wise decision to go with C2D or maybe just wait more till those Quad Processors stabilize and get them? DDR3 seems like a long way to go for me..