Input regarding next CPU. Opteron 148/175.
I'm torn between the two.
I can pick up an OEM 175 for $475 shipped or an OEM 148 for around $200-220.
I like the idea of dual core, and I would love to try it out.
From what I have read across 3 different forums, the 148's will OC higher than the 175 (the one I'm looking at is week 41).
I know for everyday use and multitasking the dual core will be beneficial, but for gaming ... how soon will games be utilizing more than one core/cpu? Will the 175's dual cores make that much of a difference in overall system speed?
I wish I could just sit down somewhere and mess with them both.
I already plan on getting a DFI SLI-DR Expert and currently own some decent TCCD (Corsair TwinX 4400C25).
So is the $200 more for the 175 worth it? I just want your guys opinions. I'm not looking for you to make the decision for me.
Any input is appreciated!
I can pick up an OEM 175 for $475 shipped or an OEM 148 for around $200-220.
I like the idea of dual core, and I would love to try it out.
From what I have read across 3 different forums, the 148's will OC higher than the 175 (the one I'm looking at is week 41).
I know for everyday use and multitasking the dual core will be beneficial, but for gaming ... how soon will games be utilizing more than one core/cpu? Will the 175's dual cores make that much of a difference in overall system speed?
I wish I could just sit down somewhere and mess with them both.
I already plan on getting a DFI SLI-DR Expert and currently own some decent TCCD (Corsair TwinX 4400C25).
So is the $200 more for the 175 worth it? I just want your guys opinions. I'm not looking for you to make the decision for me.
Any input is appreciated!
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Dual-core has many benefits, but at this point, I decided to go single core because of the lower cost and higher performance (until more threaded applications emerge).. I upgrade at least once per year now anyhow, so for me it's not a big deal. If you are the type to keep your hardware for extended periods of time, I'd suggest a dual-core.
If you are going to OC these badboys, make sure you have an aftermarket HSF. They get really hot, especially some of the E4 single cores.
Ad the benefits that you can have your antivirus, spykillers, folding and whatnot and game at the same time with no penaltys whatsoever with dualcore. If you want the best bang for the buck cpu today, it's the 3800+ X2 cpu.
Would the Opteron 170 be better than the 3800 X2?
Opteron Link!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103586
3800 X2 Link!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
Specs:
3800 X2
64 bit Support: Yes
Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan
Hyper-Transport Support: Yes
L1 Cache: 64KB+64KB
L2 Cache: 2 x 512KB
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Operating Frequency: 2.0GHz
Process Type: 90 nm
Series: Athlon 64 X2
Voltage: 1.35-1.4V
Opteron 170
64 bit Support: Yes
Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan
Hyper-Transport Support: Yes
L1 Cache: 64KB+64KB
L2 Cache: 2MB
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Operating Frequency: 2.0GHz
Process Type: 90 nm
Series: Opteron
Voltage: 1.3 V/1.35 V
so the Opteron looks to stack up better with 512Kb more per core of Cache, and it runs at a tad bit lower voltage... and from the sounds of it it OC's better than the 3800 X2
3800 X2 cost $327.00
Opteron 170 cost $440.00
I would say the cost difference is better just for the cache!
In 64-bit, i would agree. In this case, it's simply the dual cores. Games that takes 100% cpu power definitely gain with dualcore, opteron or not.
Well I'm buying the new DFI NF4 Expert no matter what, so it really just comes down to the processor.
I took a look at the 3800+ X2, looks promising but I still wonder how well they overclock.
I know for certain that the 170's will fold better clock for clock! The extra cache does seem to make a difference.
my guess is that the best 939 opteron single core is the 152 at 2.6ghz 1mb cache. The 150 should be equal to the a64 4000+ and a much better price than the 152.
A good article from techreport on the opterons ...http://techreport.com/reviews/2005q2/opteron-x75/index.x?pg=1
"One Opteron 175 performs slightly better than a pair of Opteron 248s running at the same clock speed, and it does so while consuming less power than a single-core Opteron 152."
There is actually a 154 as well at 2.8GHz. Wish I had one of those..
The 3800 runs cooler than the 170 even if it uses a little more vcore.
Can you get the Opteron 170? Is it in stock? Amd is removing them from the retailers.
10 ...
165 = 9 x 200 = 1800
170 = 10 x 200 = 2000
175 = 11 x 200 = 2200
180 = 12 x 200 = 2400
Most likely I will end up getting the 3800+ X2 and the DFI SLI-DR.
I just picked up a BFG 7800 GTX OC for $400
You've sure got an awesome arsenal of AMD proc's sledge