Future-proof PC

I have the PC in my signature. It's pretty ancient. The thing is that I bought a socket 478 Intel processor, just when socket 775 was being released. The same goes for 8x AGP, that's why I only have 4x. I realized, the hard way, that the motherboard is everything. You have a future proof mobo, you have a future-proof PC.

Now, socket AM2 by AMD is around for a year, while socket 775 has been around for too long. I know that all Intel Core 2 Duo processors have better performance than AMD, but AMD processors are cheaper, and that AMD will strike back and launch something to counter the Core 2.

So, should I get a cheaper AM2 system and upgrade the processor alter on, or should I get an Intel system and I don't know for how much longer the 775 platform is going to last?

I know this sounds silly but I have been bitten once and I don't want to be bitten again! Thanks. 

I have the PC in my signature. It's pretty ancient. The thing is that I bought a socket 478 Intel processor, just when socket 775 was being released. The same goes for 8x AGP, that's why I only have 4x. I realized, the hard way, that the motherboard is everything. You have a future proof mobo, you have a future-proof PC.

Now, socket AM2 by AMD is around for a year, while socket 775 has been around for too long. I know that all Intel Core 2 Duo processors have better performance than AMD, but AMD processors are cheaper, and that AMD will strike back and launch something to counter the Core 2.

So, should I get a cheaper AM2 system and upgrade the processor alter on, or should I get an Intel system and I don't know for how much longer the 775 platform is going to last?

I know this sounds silly but I have been bitten once and I don't want to be bitten again! Thanks.

Goodfella_no4

AM2+ and AM3? I never heard of these!Goodfella_no4

Mmmm If I take Intel, what motherboard should I get P965, 975X or nForce 680i?Goodfella_no4

I'm going with a p5n-e sli 650i....any major beefs with that decision? (I'll get a ddr3 capable mobo in 2 years)Staryoshi87

I'm going with a p5n-e sli 650i....any major beefs with that decision? (I'll get a ddr3 capable mobo in 2 years)Staryoshi87

I'm going with a p5n-e sli 650i....any major beefs with that decision? (I'll get a ddr3 capable mobo in 2 years)Staryoshi87

How long will Intel support the Socket LGA 775 motherboards? I think they will release their next generation processors soon to counter AMD's upcoming quad core processors, does anyone know on what socket will they be based?

I know that AMD's socket AM2+ and AM3 processors will work on the current AM2 motherboards (but without some features, but they will still work). 

you know.. intel's just released the p35 chipset, with higher fsb and ddr3 support. just want you to know.jfelisario

 What socket will it use?