x58 vs p55

[jstanthr]

what are you guys thinking on this? the p55's with the 2chip solution (eliminates northbridge) other than that and some of the way it deals with the pci-e slots, i've finally decided to demote my current main machine and build me a new main, really stuck on this topic, jst looking for some input from some of u guys

[Vecter]

Obviously you wont go wrong with either solution, the main consideration will be future upgrades to the 6 core processors. Only the x58 will support these processors.

Personally I like the economics of the p55, you will save a good amount of money on a complete system.

Some reading:

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3634
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3641

[jstanthr]

lets just say the 6 core is not gonna happen, just for right now, which do u guys think would be the best platform to 5box on? dual monitors