Does JOIN order effect efficiency?

Hi all,

Does JOIN order effect efficiency?

If I have three large tables to join together should I join the two that I know will cut the number of rows down a lot first and then join the 3rd table or does it make no difference (if I join the first and 3rd - which I know will be a large result set and then join the 2nd).

Thanks in advance,

Chiz.it should make no difference. have a look at the query plan to be sure.