Tom's Hardware > Forum > CPU & Components > CPUs > Athlon 3500+ -> Opteron 185?

Athlon 3500+ -> Opteron 185?

Forum CPU & Components : CPUs - Athlon 3500+ -> Opteron 185?

Tom's Hardware: Over 1.4 million members in 6 different countries available to answer all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
Atros   09-19-2007 at 02:34:35 AM

I have a K8N-SLI motherboard with 3 gigs of ram and an Athlon 3500+ that I'm looking to upgrade the processor on. Would it be worth it to upgrade the processor to Opteron 185 (Overclocking debatable). I know there are a lot of people who will say to do a complete mbd upgrade irregardless, but I've already put a lot of money into this this board and would rather not have to completely replace it completely, and have to get a new board/processor/ram.

As for what the use of the system is used for, primarily it's used for gaming, but increasingly, I've been also using it for music production.

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
emp   09-19-2007 at 04:29:42 AM
- 0 +

If you have a decent video card to keep up with the opty, then I would opt for an X2 4200+ (s939) instead, they are cheaper than opterons and perform the same. However if you can find a comparable opteron for a similar price, then it's a no brainer.

------------------------------ Anxiously awaiting the Hydra 100 and the Hydra Engine...
www.lucidlogix.com
 Reply to emp
Atros   09-19-2007 at 05:28:26 AM
- 0 +

Right now, I've got an 8800 gts 320 for a video card. Mostly, I'm wanting something that will last as long as possible before replacing the whole setup. My music will also most likely grow more and more taxing on the system and already starting to hit a few walls there.

Reply to Atros
w153r   09-21-2007 at 04:25:19 PM
- 0 +

Opty 165 < $100. I have mine overclocked to 2.7. If you have good ram, and are comfortable overclocking, a 165 is one hell of a steal.

Reply to w153r
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > CPU & Components > CPUs > Athlon 3500+ -> Opteron 185?
Go to:

There are 1192 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.372 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them
How do I win badges?