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mirceaizvoran   05-08-2007 at 11:55:31 PM

HI.

I have an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor, and I intend to upgrade to a better one. The big problem is that my MB uses sckt 939.......can't really choose from many processors.........I have 2 offers:

1. Opteron 165 OSA165CDBOX (Socket 939) - 200 USD
2. AMD Athlon 64 4600 +X2 (Socket 939) - 220 USD (can't upgrade to AM2)

Need help,
TNX.

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YO_KID37   05-09-2007 at 12:08:08 AM
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All we need to know is if you are going or Willing to Overclock. Then the answer will clear.

BTW, what is your Motherboard??

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dj_taboo   05-09-2007 at 12:32:36 AM
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If you're into overclocking, go with the Opty. The 165 is available for $155 at the Egg.
If you're not going to OC then go ahead with the 4600, if you managed to find one.

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ethel   05-09-2007 at 12:45:51 AM
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I'll second that - the Opty is ace for overclocking

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mirceaizvoran   05-09-2007 at 02:05:55 AM
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yes, I'm also willing to overclock. Is it good for gaming?
My MB is a A8N SLI-SE, 2*6600GT, 2*512 DDR 400,2*160GB seagate/maxtor SATA II, sound blaster audigy

THX.

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m25   05-09-2007 at 02:15:19 AM
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yes, I'm also willing to overclock. Is it good for gaming?
My MB is a A8N SLI-SE, 2*6600GT, 2*512 DDR 400,2*160GB seagate/maxtor SATA II, sound blaster audigy

THX.


With 1.8GHz stock, the Opty 165 is not one of the most impressive dual cores, but it is a very good overclocker for 2.7-2.8GHz and will perform very well. However, you need to stress your motherboard around HTT 300, play with timings etc, while with the X2 4600+, you have a stock 2.4GHz chip which will not bottleneck your gaming setup. Most probably will do 2.6GHz without any problems if you want, so overall, I'd go with the X2 4600+; have had an Athlon64 3000+ before my 4200+ and a 9X multi is not that comfortable for OC-ing a S939 CPU.

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