Fastest CPU Available, For My Board

[SMM2469]

Hey Guys. I am running an Abit Motherboard, AV8 model: http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/techspec.php?categories=1&model=175
What would be the absoulute fastest CPU I could run with this motherboard, with no custom tuning or modding necessary? I do a lot of business and file accessing on this computer, and would like the fastest unit available. What would be my best choice? Please advise.

 

[oldyeller]

hi smm2469
that seems to be a decent motherboard with the ability to handle the 939 socket Amd processor. I would recommend that you check out the cpu chart available on the TH home page for a list of potential 939 socket cpu s. Toledo cores are dual-core so depending on what your budget is...

 

[m25]

Hey Guys. I am running an Abit Motherboard, AV8 model: http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/techspec.php?categories=1&model=175
What would be the absoulute fastest CPU I could run with this motherboard, with no custom tuning or modding necessary? I do a lot of business and file accessing on this computer, and would like the fastest unit available. What would be my best choice? Please advise.

For someone not willing to overclock or mod, this is the best S939:
Opteron 185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103002

 

[gOJDO]

Athlon64 FX-60/Opteron 185

 

[SMM2469]

Hey Guys. Right now I am running the AMD Athlon 64 3500+ CPU. Will I see a much better increase in performance?

 

[TechnologyCoordinator]

Consider editing your subject to be in "Sentence Case" rather than "ALL CAPS". Good luck.

 

[SMM2469]

LOL alright, ANYWAYS back to talking about computers...

If I purchase that model you showed me on NewEgg, would that be the best my current board will support? Right now I am running the AMD Athlon 64 3500+ CPU. Will I see a much better increase in performance from that?

 

[m25]

LOL alright, ANYWAYS back to talking about computers...

If I purchase that model you showed me on NewEgg, would that be the best my current board will support? Right now I am running the AMD Athlon 64 3500+ CPU. Will I see a much better increase in performance from that?

Depends on what you do, for all CPU intensive operations you will see A LOT of improvement (about 2X compared to your current CPU), but don't expect your word processor to start faster, PC to boot noticeably faster or things like these

 

[PCAnalyst]

I would agree with the Opti 185. Your best bet for speed will be to have sufficient RAM DDR400 and a Raptor 10K would help with load up times.

The CPU isn't all the factors you need to consider. A CPU that is faster than the rest of your system will cause the system to bottleneck and be a fairly worthless upgrade. IMHO

 

[korbin44]

Just get the FX-62. It's the fastest consumer chip for your motherboard. But in all honesty, go Core 2 Duo. Sell your mobo, ram , and cpu and invest that into an E6400. With a basic overclock it beats out the FX-62. And for the cost of an FX-62, you can get a mobo and the E6400. In fact, just go with the E6600($316, lowest price) and an Asus p965 mobo and you'll still be well under the cost of an FX-62($540, lowest price according to www.pricewatch.com). But, if you simply want to drop in a processor, go with the opty.

 

[YO_KID37]

OMG :lol: , There is so much I want to comment on about what you've just typed up, especially the Amazing Rig you have setup, with an Impressive Overclock. I'll just let some of the more "Aggressive" Forum members take you apart :lol:

 

[YO_KID37]

In my honest opinion, if all you want is a drop in Chip and not a Core 2 Duo overhaul, then an Opteron 180-185 is the choice for you. Will Perform to E6400ish standards without a Sweat.

Dude, Your getting an Opty 8)

 

[SMM2469]

Hi. Yes, correct, I do not want to replace my board or anything. I just want to have the best CPU with the best performance that I can at this time with the current setup. Does anyone have any links to that CPU I need and where it would be the cheapest for me? Please advise.

What hard drive do you suggest with that board for the FASTEST operation? I just want to run a single unit though, no crazy RAID. Like I said, I write a lot of emails and work with Word documents and websites, just want the quickest loading, etc...

 

[PCAnalyst]

Hi. Yes, correct, I do not want to replace my board or anything. I just want to have the best CPU with the best performance that I can at this time with the current setup. Does anyone have any links to that CPU I need and where it would be the cheapest for me? Please advise.

What hard drive do you suggest with that board for the FASTEST operation? I just want to run a single unit though, no crazy RAID. Like I said, I write a lot of emails and work with Word documents and websites, just want the quickest loading, etc...

m25 posted a link for it from the start...

And again... the Western Digital Raptor 10,000 RPM HDD will give you the fastest load times... though I doubt it will effect office docs that much.

They come in 36, 74, & 147 gig sizes.

 

[SMM2469]

Hi. Alright, I will be buying that CPU ASAP. Anybody interested in my current 3500+ unit? Now for sale!

I currently have the: Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136012 on NewEgg.com
Is that the HD you are referring to for the best performance?

Also, what do you suggest for RAM then? I currently have 2GB of PC3200 RAM...

Right now, just my loading of multiple emails and programs isnt as fast as I would like...

 

[korbin44]

I don't get what you're trying to get at? You don't believe my overclock? Here's the CPU validation link http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=167392. What else about my posting are you talking about? Please let me know so I can correct future postings.

 

[m25]

Congratulations for you OC, but I guess he was talking about your advice on the FX-62; It's an AM2 chip while SMM2469 had a S939 system; (top chip FX-60 and since he did not want to OC, he could get the same stock performance by the Opteron 185 for ~$100 less).

 

[SMM2469]

LOL anyways...
is anyone interested in purchasing my current 3500+ CPU? I need to get rid of it now...

Does different brand memory make a difference in performance?

Right now, my computer lags up a lot when I load multiple things at once, including not letting me move the mouse or click on things...

 

[korbin44]

Okay, my fault on the fx-62, forgot it was an AM2 socket and he has a 939 board. Thanks for the heads up. It would be nice to get corrected with some tact, like you did, rather than babble on about getting tore up by other forum members. It takes someone very immature to treat other people like dirt when they don't even know who they are talking to.

 

[darkangelism]

you probably will benefit more from more ram, maybe increase to 3GB

 

[SMM2469]

LOL anyways...
is anyone interested in purchasing my current 3500+ CPU? I need to get rid of it now...

Will different brands of memory make any difference in performance?

 

[utaka95]

As far memory brands go, one particular brand isn't going to be faster - they almost all make hi-performance ram. You want low latency ram with timings like 2-2-2-7 or so, and with a 939 you want 2 sticks (preferably the same size and the like). But I would say if you already have a gig of ram, the dual core is going to give the performance boost you're looking for. If you don't have a gig of ram (2 sticks x 512 meg), that's what I would recommend most.

 

[KlamathBFG]

Really not that sure how much of a difference any of the upgrades will make to office apps.

The WD will definetly assist with loading windows and office quicker but I take it most of the files you are updating / saving as based on the network so the WD won't make much difference there.

Similarly lower latency RAM will make the system slightly more responsive but this is going to be very marginal for office apps.

This sounds a silly question but what office apps are we talking, MS Office, A local Database based application, depending on the answers the bottleneck may not even be on your PC.

Also are there any specific examples you have of things that are taking too much time, would really help with diagnosing problem.

 

[SMM2469]

Hi. Well right now, I am actually already running that Western Digital HD in my system, as well as two stick of 1GB PC3200 RAM.
The slowness I am referring to is when, new webpages are loading up, or Office documents are launching, or im working with numerous documents and emails at the same time, etc... I am running cable internet from Comcast and a direct RJ45 Cat 5 10/100 link, so nothing should be laggy from the internet side...

I am thinking I might just need a fresh format of the system as well though... not sure.

 

[HA_ZEE]

A software reload will possibly make it better, how many apps are running in the background? Sometimes people get a bunch of programs running in the start menu and that can bog your PC right down.