Which Athlon/Opteron for new rig?

reelbigfishreelbigfish Boston, MA Member
edited February 2006 in Hardware
Hey guys. I know the this the one billionth thread on the subject, but I want a new rig, and waitng for AM2 isn't an option. I'm going to wait until the AM2 socket is worked out. I'm building a new AMD rig. Is there really a big difference between the Athlons and Opterons? I know the Opty 165 has 1.8Ghz clock speed and 1MB of cache and is more than the 3800+ at 2.0Ghz and 512k cache. I also looked at the Athlon X2 4400+ and the Opty 175. They both have 2.2Ghz clocks and 1MB of cache? Is there any reason to consider the more expensive Opty 175 over the 4400+?

Comments

  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited February 2006
    If you are looking at DC then the Opty 170 is the best overall choice with 2.0 and 1Mb per core. Monarch is also the best place to get them. I have tried a 3800, a 170 (current) and a 175 so I can speak from experience. You will not miss the 200MHz of the 2.2 vs 2.0 and the extra cache does help. If Oc'ing the 170 and 175 will come out even so save the bucks.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited February 2006
    Another vote for the incredible Opteron 170 :thumbsup:
  • Omega65Omega65 Philadelphia, Pa
    edited February 2006
    Another vote for the Opty 170!
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