[FlyBoy73]

I need good power last year...

Let me re-emphasize that I am far from "brand loyal".. I will go with the proven winner over time no mater who it is..

Now, to "Conroe" processor, which is at least 6+ months out and is compared to the current AMD FX-60 processor which is not the FX-62+ which will also be out at the same time as "conroe" or maybe before. In that test, the "Conroe" processor wins in the typical enviroments, BUT if you dig into this 'test' you will see that Intel did the setup and test for the AMD system which many are calling highly suspect. Why did they refuse to supply Anandtech or Tom's Hardware (each authorities with great reputations) with a sample to perform an independent test? This is like casting polls. Anyone who wants to see certain results can poll to get the desired results.

Most importantly for those of us running web servers... These processors are built for gamers & graphics guru's.. When was the last time your vBulletin got into gaming loads and processes? That truly (IMO) is like comparing apples and acorns.. Or maybe apples and rocks?

When Intel comes out with a more powerful processor than any higher-end Opteron on the market today - that won't cook eggs for breakfast - I'll look at it as an alternative.. Until then... I'll await the independent reviews..


David

- And to think I used to hate AMD and said I would never use one again..