yes im a noob! but i need help!

[pdub89]

k here goes.
i want to upgrade my cpu, i run a amd64 3000, 939. i know im hearing intel is better, but i would have to change my whole set up... so for now ill stick with this one. my option r .. 4400+x2. fx 55, fx 57 or fx60x2. all
around the 400 to 600 cad rage, but i can get the fx 55 for 259. my mobo is an sli running a 8800 gtx(1 card)... this system is used mainly for gaming an im running 1 gig ocz ram should i get another gig and if so what kind.. I sure could use some help.

 

[skyguy]

Agreed. Definitely get another gig of RAM....get the same stuff you already have. And try to get the X2 4400 if within budget. You'd have a great system, no need to switch to the Intel.......you'd basically have to gut your system for that......waste of money.

RAM for sure. And dual core CPU.

 

[pdub89]

k thx for the info! huge help!

duel core it is. I really needed the help. you guys are great, getting info from a pc store is not always accurate. so thats what i like so much about this forum you guys are not bias and very helpfull!

 

[gOJDO]

4400 + 1gb

 

[everett]

Better get the x2 NOW, they will be gone quick.

 

[Crapola]

4400 + 1gb

ditto....


8O

 

[sirheck]

yes what everybody else said.

 

[CompuTronix]

No one mentioned Opterons. It's almost as though they're a well kept secret.

X2 Manchester Core 4200, 4600 & 5000 = 512Kb L2 Cache - fair choice.

X2 Toledo Core 4000, 4400 & 4800 = 1Mb L2 Cache - good choice.

Opteron Denmark Core 165 thru 185 = 1Mb L2 Cache - best choice.

Although the dual core 165's thru 185's are marketed as Denmark cores, CPU-Z will identify them as Toledo cores, which is the same core as the X2 4000, 4400, and 4800. Essentially, the 939 X2 4000 @ 2.0Ghz (if you can still find one) is the desktop counterpart of the Opteron 170 @ 2.0Ghz. The Opteron 1xx series have 1Mb L2 cache per core, and they use standard DDR unregistered, non-parity memory, so the only difference other than price, is that the Opteron is a server / workstation class processor.

Opterons are more stringently fabricated, tested, selected and binned for stability, and are yielded from "cleaner" silicon semiconductor material. They operate at lower voltages and temperatures per clock, as compared with their X2 desktop conterparts, which make the Opterons the best overclockers. The 170 is statistically the highest overclocker, often achieving 50% on high end air cooling.

The overclocking limit for clean 90 nanometer dual core AMD's is about 3.05Ghz. Of course, they're all unique, and there are always exceptions. My previous rig was an Opteron 170 @ 3.0Ghz. It's an excellent CPU, and an inexpensive equivalent to the 2.8Ghz FX-62 Flagship chip. Opteron 170's are currently selling for $184.99.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103586

Hope this helps, and good luck!

 

[aBg_rOnGak]

What about the price? I hope it's within his/her budget tho...I agree Opty are better, esp. in OC area