is it worth the extra $100ca to get AMD X2 3800+ to 4200+

[moof]

Im having trouble wether i should get the 3800+ ($400) or the 4200+ ($500) is it worth the extra $100?

 

[sirheck]

i dont think you will see the 100$ diff.

 

[BaronMatrix]

Im having trouble wether i should get the 3800+ ($400) or the 4200+ ($500) is it worth the extra $100?

if you OC (overclock) no. If you don't maybe. The 200MHz does show up in games somewhat. Also the prices are dropping on 3800+ and 4200+ next week. i wa sglancing at newegg and THOUGHT the dual core 3800+ was $144 but it's the single core.

I hope they get rid of this overlap.

 

[DestroyerOfSenses]

Go for the opteron 165, ~$30 bucks more than the 3800+ and a much more powerful proc, especially If you are o'cing (it comes with a pretty nice hsf). I have had mine for about 6 months and it's been purring along at 2.3ghz with stock cooling, and no temp problems.

 

[sjps220]

I'm going to get the 3800 and OC, but I'm waiting for the price drops. I'd suggest you do the same, especially with respect waiting for the price drops.

 

[michaelwolfson]

 

[sjps220]

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that's nice?

 

[1Tanker]

Im having trouble wether i should get the 3800+ ($400) or the 4200+ ($500) is it worth the extra $100?

If gaming is your forte', then you'd be better getting the 3800+, and put the $100 savings towards a better graphics card.

 

[gudodayn]

Im having trouble wether i should get the 3800+ ($400) or the 4200+ ($500) is it worth the extra $100?

Hold off your buying urges till August or September as there will be a price drop at the end of July.

If you already have a S939 platform and just upgrading the CPU, the 3800 x 2 is the way to go.........you'll hardly see any difference!

If you're in the market to buy a new system and if the budget is alright....why not consider a Conroe??