Re: AMD vs. Intel

[Katipo <katipo@weavers-web.org>]

Roberto Sanchez wrote:

> martin f krafft wrote:
>
> > I am a huge fan of AMD, not only because their processors are
> > cheaper.
> >
> > Recently, however, I have experienced random crashes on two machines
> > that run AMDs. The crashes seem to be related to IO and happen
> > usually when there is a lot of disk activity. The disks themselves
> > are fine, though, and also the controller appears without problems.
> >
> > Thus I am logically considering chipset and processor. I can hardly
> > imagine that this is a problem with AMD, but I would like to know
> > from you success and failure stories of AMD processors and Linux.
> >
> > Thanks,
>
> Are you running an nForce2 board?  If so, what kernel?  What
> is your .config?
Yes, this is a point that I should have mentioned:-
AMD always seem to operate better off the Via chipset base.
Regards,

David.