Which technology do you prefer: Slot or socket?

by Ed Engelking II A+ | Jan 12, 2001 8:00:00 AM

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Takeaway: In this week's Member Debate, we want to know which processor is your favorite. Are you a fan of socket-based or slot-based processors? Join in the debate and support your favorite.

A friend of mine recently asked me if I had written anything about processors. This casual question got the gears turning in my head and led to this week’s debate topic: do TechRepublic members prefer socket or slotted processors?

Personally, I’ve always been a huge fan of socket-based processors. In fact, I’ve used them since my first 486SX 25-MHz processor. It was only when I found a great deal on a Slot A Athlon processor and motherboard did I make the change to slot-based technology. I should note, however, that I moved over to the slot-based processor before Intel and AMD went back to their socket roots. Now I wish that I had waited before taking the plunge.
The purpose of this feature is to present a balanced discussion among our members on the topics that interest them, such as hardware, software, and the Internet. If you have a topic for Member Debate, feel free to send us a note.
The differences between the processors
Unless you’ve been living in the very back of a very dark closet, it’s likely you know the difference between socket- and slot-based processors. But just in case you don’t, here is a brief comparison of the two.

 
What do you think?
Now that you know my preference between slot- and socket-based processors, I want to hear yours. Do you think that the socket-based processor is the way to go, or are you a fan of the slotted processor? Feel free to leave a post below or send us a note stating your case for the preeminent processor.
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