AMD 64 vs PCI Express

[HeadBand]

the new socket t motherboards have a 24 pin connector but most motherboards i believe are backwards compatible with a 20 pin connector

[RamonGTP]

I also believe there are adapters for such issues.

[wasamonkey]

I was curious about which was the better route myself
being a 3d graphic artist, both processing and graphics are equally important

i did a quick search, the same that found me here
http://www.amdzone.com/modules.php?o...rtid=61&page=1
it appears that AMD64 and PCIX will be playing together

so dont go wasting your money on an intel

cheers

[Xtreeme]

ATI is making chipset for AMD 64 pci-e boards. Soon-just wait a tiny bit. Its on the way as we speak.

[-FMA]

dont worry about the pci-e, just like others have said, the 8x agp is fine and you will get better proformance with the 64, if you want pci-e wait until amd has it.

[lablkilz699]

when will intel have 64 bit cpu's? and are they going to be on the Socket T??

[-FMA]

Intel will have them out soon enough, IMO your best way to go is to wait until the 64 had pci-e or if you want a computer now get a 64 w/out pci-e. I would not go with Intel, I've used many AMD and Intel systems and with experince AMD is way better for gaming, Intel is slightly better at multi-tasking I belive but overall AMD is better.

[Xtreeme]

Intel 64bit, you can be sure wont be anywhere near the same price as 64bit AMD cpu's. Cant say about bang per $$$ cause its not out yet to compair.

[lablkilz699]

socket T?

[Xtreeme]

Its intel. They arent going to say untill its out. They like to change sockets often so I wouldnt hold your breathe. It will likely be a new mobo deal.

http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic10898.html

http://www.anandtech.com/linux/showdoc.aspx?i=2158&p=1

Couldnt find anything definate. Wont prolly either. As I said intel is good at holding back info. I do know they wouldnt have given desktop users sight of 64bit/32 bit cpu so soon if not for A64 taking alot of their sales lately. Have you seen amd's stock. Im thinking of buying a few shares while I can. But tech stock is so iffy.