I'm working on my first build and am trying to figure out which CPU to get
I'm pretty about getting one of the three below but am open to suggestions as well
(I am using a AM3 MoBo: GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128397)
AMD Phenom II X4 925 Deneb 2.8GHz 95W $140.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103656
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 125W $165.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674
AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz 95W $165.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103696
I've never overclocked before but won't rule out playing with it in the future.
Does anyone know if the stock cooling is sufficient for the phenom II CPUs?
I think any one of these will be overkill for the tasks I will be performing (no gaming) but is it worth the extra $20 to get the 945 or 955?
Also would a 95W CPU be better simply for cooling purposes. I am using a Micro ATX MoBo, so will that contribute to any heating problems. I haven't heard/read anything about that but with the components in a smaller area, I figured it may make a difference.
Thanks for any help
I'm pretty about getting one of the three below but am open to suggestions as well
(I am using a AM3 MoBo: GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128397)
AMD Phenom II X4 925 Deneb 2.8GHz 95W $140.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103656
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 125W $165.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674
AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz 95W $165.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103696
I've never overclocked before but won't rule out playing with it in the future.
Does anyone know if the stock cooling is sufficient for the phenom II CPUs?
I think any one of these will be overkill for the tasks I will be performing (no gaming) but is it worth the extra $20 to get the 945 or 955?
Also would a 95W CPU be better simply for cooling purposes. I am using a Micro ATX MoBo, so will that contribute to any heating problems. I haven't heard/read anything about that but with the components in a smaller area, I figured it may make a difference.
Thanks for any help