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I want to make a server, I would like to use a AMD processor but I don't know which socket is better.
AM2 works with DDR2 and 969 works with DRR, but I saw some performance tests and they are very similar.
Which is better? Which is better for a little overcloking?

Can somebody help me in this choice

Traditionally, the newer the better, so AM2 would be your choice. As you say they're very similar, so it doesn't really make that much of a difference, I would believe 939 is cheaper though.

As for overclocking, why bother? If you do it right, you risk screwing up, if you do it wrong, you'll only get a marginal performance boost.. Just get a better processor

you're making a server? socket 940, neither of the above.

honestly, it doesn't make a difference between any of the three of them. the only thing that really enjoys quad core (currently only possible on socket 940) is graphics programming. (think games, as in PROGRAMMING them, not playing them)

btw, NEVER overclock on a server... NEVER.

The problem with AM2 at the moment is that the use of DDR2 - a higher clockrate RAM means that the latency is higher.

So although the ram speed is greater, the slower speed DDR2 ram is not worth bothering about as it can be outperformed by low-latency DDR.

Basically, if you go for AM2 - dont get the cheaper RAM - get the 800+ otherwise its not worth it!

Yeah, go for a s940 if you have a 64-bit server processor.

Also, it may be easier to get a socket 939 cooler if you have the 1U server specification.

I was thinking about building one too with an itanium, but don't have the time, plus I don't have any table top space. However, a couple Xeon's are still cost-effective. You know the cost of the dual-core will come down after the hype dies down.