Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 or AMD Phenom X4 II 940 BE?

Hi,

1.What you speak for the processor from Intel, and what for the AMD? The AMD is not so good to be playing, but it has a free multiplier?
2, Is the AMD a better overclocking potential?
3.What should I take Mainboard (small selection, or?)

Hi,

The Q9550 is based on the LGA775, which some say will become phased out when the LGA1366 goes mainstream...
But the PhenomII is a new processor...and sure there will be more new processors for the same pin config...
So just a thought it will be easy to upgrade...

But to see performance wise, the Q9550 does lead the benchies..

Rather than take two CPUs, test the Phenom, which would probably better over clock, see if it gets hot.