What AMD MB should have a LONG lifespan ?

[SalemCat]

I am building a new machine for Business. I want a MB that will be usable for YEARS. I may buy a cheap PCI-e Video and AMD 64 CPU for now, with the intention of upgrading as the prices drop. Sadly I figure I've got to buy 2GB RAM right away, as so many MB's have so few slots. I guess I'm stuck with XP Home 32 Bit until Drivers for 64 Bit OS's become available.

What MB should I buy ? (It must have SATA II RAID)

[Sterling_Aug]

Most systems will last 3-5 years. The processors will change form factors about every two years or so, so the possibility of finding spare parts gets harder after 5 or 6 years.

Face it, any system you buy today is obsolete before you finish building it.

I prefer to get a manufacturers refurb and resell the system every year so I can stay up to date.

http://www.ubid.com

[rockinup1231]

Umm Sterling, there is an edit option. You only had to change two paragraphs.

[Sterling_Aug]

I think I should know that there is an edit option. I am a mod on this website and I have over 9,000 posts here.

[rockinup1231]

I think I should know that there is an edit option. I am a mod on this website and I have over 9,000 posts here.

Just pulling your leg, again. Just seemed odd that you would post a nearly identical post instead of editing it. Unless of course you had a point to make in both of them?

[SalemCat]

A 3-5 year lifespan is fine. My issue is it seems by the time most MB's are selling on NewEgg (not to pick on them), the MB Manufacturer has already delegated that MB to the Support Archive. I'd like to buy a MB that remains as a current product for 6 months - if that's possible.

[Sterling_Aug]

I hit the button twice which posted. I have since physically deleted the post.

The only way to buy a mobo that will remain current for 6 months is if you buy a state of the art mobo the day it is first released. Then you will pay top dollar for it.

I prefer to think of a computer as a toll, not as an investment. It starts losing money the day you get it, and it will never go up in value. The parts are made so cheaply now, that if something breaks, you throw it away and buy a new part.

[rockinup1231]

Sterling is right. Besides, if it functions to YOUR needs for what YOU need it for for the time period, don't worry about when it will become obsolete. Every system does basically the same thing, read binary; just at different rates. Some people still use Intel P3's just because they don't need anything more.

Time always moves forward, and the only way you will keep from falling behind is to either stop time or buy everything when it comes it out, and replace it with the newest part that comes into view.

Also, just because something is newer doesn't make it better. Look at Internet Explorer 7 compared to Internet Explorer 6. IE 7 turned out to be sluggish, while it's older sibling was faster.

Windows XP Professional 64-bit was a great boost in performance, but lacks compatability with almost ALL software and hardware availible.

I know I used software for examples, but think about hardware you know is better than the new ones.

[Peter M]

Socket AM2 will last you a while, simply because the next iteration, AM2+, will maintain backward compatibility. Processors made for AM2+ will work in AM2 mainboards; all it'll take is a BIOS update.

Which brings us to the point. Longevity in BIOS maintenance from the board's vendor. If you buy an oddball model or "special" version, chances aren't that great.

AMD are running a specific longevity program, joined by mainboard vendors. You may want to check AMD's list to see which ones are /guaranteed/ a particularly long lifespan.

[Rabbitrunner51]

Sterling.. I think i've read this post before, and misses your link. I am alwys looking for new places to puchase from in the future as possiblities, and soo i saved that link.. THks.

Was looking into getting a nice LCD monitor sometime.. and this place looks pretty good so far... just glancing around...
Mostly concerned with some sort of backing upon what you get and its reputation. Seems to have that alright. ( pardon me ..not trying to steal a thread here ). Have no clue as to what mobo.
Personally, I still like AMD, have not waivered, and plan upon gettting a AM2 board in the future. That could change as this industry changes so fast.

Sterling.. knows his stuff. I would trust what he says