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Old 06-28-2007, 02:09 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Default Re: is an opteron worth it

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Originally Posted by nagasama View Post
my 3600 is clocked at the same speed as an x2 6000. the difference is the cache, and that will mak a small difference in gaming performance (not much), but it is a pretty noticable advantage when encoding and compressing. if you do not do that, an x2 3600 will serve you as well as the higher end amd chips. mine does. the 3600 is a dual core as well.
you are correct about the usage of server vs desktop. but the opty chips also make good desktop chips, as they process information much the same way as amd's desktop chips.
so which Opteron would u suggest i decide on getting if i want to get a server processor? The 165 or 170?

if i just stick with desktop, which one should i get? The x2 3600+, or x2 4600+, or the x2 4800+? If i can find the 4800+, i will be thrilled.

thx for ur help by the way, i appreicate it.

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Originally Posted by wolfeyes89 View Post
Not to mention the higher quality silicon used when making an opty giving you the option to overclock those chips like mofos.
really? Interesting............but i really have no intention in OCing any CPUs yet, not until i get one of those Phenom/FX processors.
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