Originally Posted by Aragorn

Depends what you want to do!

If price is not an issue, I would probably go Winchester 939 processor with dual channel memory. It will be faster but whether you'll notice the difference depends on how often you max out the processor/memory.

I went for an A64 Skt 754 3000+ because it offered a better combination of great performance and affordability (£110 for Proc-in-a-box).

Some say that 754 will be phased out in favour of 939, so if you are likely to want a faster processor on the same mobo in future, go 939.

The retail version was a doddle to install - HSF has thermal paste pre-applied and just clips on to the processor. Very quiet for a stock HSF as well.

HTH