[TriLUG] AMD and reliability

[Charles Fischer]

I just ordered a AMD dual processor dual-core Opteron system.  I have used 
many AMD systems in the past.  A lot of K-6 and Athlon systems at customer 
sites.  This is my first 64 bit or dual-core system.  Over the years I have 
used Intel systems when I needed dual busses.  If I just needed dual 
processors I used AMD.  There have been exceptions, such as when the 
customer wanted Intel Inside.  Of the about 50 (more AMD then Intel) 
systems I have installed, I have had to replace one motherboard on both 
Intel and AMD systems.  I do not remember replacing any CPUs.

So I suggest going AMD, but if I had had the same reliability as you have 
had, then I would go Intel.

Good luck
Charles Fischer




ProcessorAt 03:29 PM 8/1/2005, you wrote:
>Has anyone on the list has the same misfortune with AMD that I have
>had?  Perhaps I am returning too quickly to the comfortable world of
>Intel.
>
>The opinion of the masses seem to be that, yes, I am the expection to
>the rule with the problems I have had with AMD processors.  I would
>like to go the 64 bit route and I like dual core chips.
>
>I guess I am looking for an opinions.  If price where not an issue
>would you build an AMD system or an Intel system.  The OS I will
>likely use is Debian Sarge.  The machine will be a server (i.e.
>doesn't need pretty graphics, will likely spent most of it's time
>chugging along at run level 3 in CLI mode).  With this kind of system
>requirements in mind what would you build?
>
>Greg
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