im on a budget so i'll proly be getting a Opty 165
Ye thanks for the detailed reply.....that definately helped me understand why two processors dont overclock the same but last ngiht i found this website where it had all the steppings for a certain overclock.....take a look under Dual Core Socket 939 Opterons 90NM.
http://www.overclock.net/amd-cpus/128767-most-overclockable-stepping-a...ages-si
That shud help me find the better overclocker....u agree?
What is an example of high end air cooling.
Oh and I'm thinking of getting an opty 165 w/ a DFI Lanparty 939 board, and a gig of good 'ol ocz ram.
How long do u think it'll be until those lanparty boards are out of stock on newegg because I've still got to raise funds.
Too bad; the 170 is faster, and 1Gb RAM is minimal for the upcoming release of Vista, but if you must, then go with 1 module in single channel mode temporarily, then buy the second module when you can afford it.
Will it OC normally with a 1 gig stick of PC3200.
I'mm thinking of the 170 now. I didn't think the multiplier made much of a difference, but it's worth it.
The rulebook committee revolked my crystal ball license years ago, on the grounds of crystal ball abuse, and Newegg got the memo, so ever since then, they refuse to answer any of my questions about DFI MB's, or anyrhing else for that matter... :lol:
They are available and then out of stock each week. I'm gonna have to snag one soon!
Will it OC normally with a 1 gig stick of PC3200.
I'mm thinking of the 170 now. I didn't think the multiplier made much of a difference, but it's worth it.
I've got one more question. The mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136152
doesn't say it'll run opty's. SO will it work.
SO the "stepping" is one thing i should loook for when buying a opty?.....im on a budget so i'll proly be getting a Opty 165.
Steppings is something that really matters when you are buying a CPU, the latest the stepping, the newer it is and the better it might be
...and the better it might be
might
As far as my experiences, the newer the stepping, the better it was for me.