choices

[RoachKilla]

I am going to buy a new cpu, I do not intend on doing any over clocking and price is not that much of a issue. My choices are amd athlon 64 fx60 toledo or the opteron 180/2.40GHz what do you think...........

 

[Grimmy]

Prolly the FX60 if you don't plan to OC.

Other then that People would say Opty for OC'ing.

 

[Zephy]

i have a question who says the fx series isnt for ocing and why? i am in the same boat and i just recently heard the multiplier is unlocked on the fx series doesnt this make it even better for ocing?

 

[Grimmy]

From what I understand.. the FX60 has less overhead for OC, while the Opty do have more overhead.

The FX60 can be OC more, but not much more. That's my take on it. But perhaps someone else could explain better.

 

[Zephy]

what in the world does that mean? is the Fx faster in the end or the opty?

 

[chuckshissle]

Okay how about this, buy the FX60 then we'll switch with my X2 4400, sounds good. I would pick the FX-60 of the two if I got the money.

 

[Rustol3um]

The FX is faster and has an unlocked multiplier......comparing apples to apples...but its also about $400 more..

 

[Zephy]

Thanks for the straight answer. why is everyone so up on the opty? i was considering the 4800 for the better price until i saw the info on the multilplier. is a toledo core a toledo core? the opty and the fx both have it. i thought the fx was the top end for speed? where does the extra come from? is the fx just the same chip with the multiplier unlocked.

 

[Glen]

would the opty 185 be better than the fx 60 with no overclocking