To Xeon or not to Xeon?
 

Looking at getting a new computer this week.

2 xeons - 3.0GHz, 2MB, 800MHz FSB
Super Micro X6DAE-G2 Motherboard

Anyone here run Xeons?

dont do it

why do you say that?

I hope to get my dual Xeon system within 2 weeks.
I will be fucking fast I think :winkwink:

I'm mixed, I have heard some good and some bad about them.

I dont want to drop a bunch of cash on a system and have something be better for the same price.

I was also looking at the P4 3.73GHz Extreme, 2MB, 1066MHz FSB with the new 925XE chipset.

Because he thinks he has a clue.

Depending on your needs you can pick up a dual proc 3.06 xeon system for 1200ish at Dell right now (free second processor upgrade).. only comes with 512 megs of ram, but you can buy some ram from crucial and get it upgraded to whatever for half or less from what Dell charges. It's the poweredge 2600 under outrageous deals.

Take a look at GamePC - In The Labs they have indepth reviews of the new hot stuff :thumbsup Look at their lastest "Workstation Battle Royale" :thumbsup

well the xeons are best for working and the Opterons are better for gaming, I work far more then game. :thumbsup Good read.

Isnt opteron middle end, low power amd?