> system.  Be aware that there are major concerns about CPU cooling fan
> failures on AMD based system.  The latest Intel CPU's have onboard
> circuitry that will clock throttle the CPU if an increase in temp is
> determined.  Last I researched the AMD CPU's do not and depend on

yes. i read report (in polish) that after cooler failure CPU just melted
the socked and almost made fire as it even doesn't have HALT-on-overheat
feature present on every intel CPU (beginning from 486 probably)

> I'm leaving my servers on Intel based systems for now.  For home use or in
> an environment where I can afford the total loss of a system AMD is okay.

home use for me doesn't mean i can afford total loss.
i still use my P133 as it is just stable, never crashes and is enough fast
for me