Which one to Buy?

pigdog · Dec 11, 2005, 05:33 AM

My AMD64 3500 cpu has died. I would like some advice about it's replacement. Is it worth spending the extra cash to go up to a 4000, or am I better off spending half the cost and simply buying another 3500? What, if any, real performance gains could I expect if I go to a higher chip? And which chip should I look At?

Thanks in advance.

Drakon · Dec 11, 2005, 07:03 AM

A X2 3800+ should serve you nicely

GutterPunk · Dec 11, 2005, 07:06 AM

Yes, I heard they OC really well also

= 4400+ speeds easy

Drakon · Dec 11, 2005, 07:11 AM

Forgot to mention that if u prefer single cores, a lot of people have given high praise to the 939 opterons. A nice buy if you can find one. The 14x series oc very nicely from what I've read

PandaZ3 · Dec 13, 2005, 01:45 AM

I just bought a 148..... was you 3500 a retail unit? if so it was under a three year warranty and AMD will replace it!

CDsDontBurn · Dec 13, 2005, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PandaZ3

was you 3500 a retail unit? if so it was under a three year warranty and AMD will replace it!

and then you can put it on eBay to go towards the cost of a new x2 chip

soloz2 · Dec 13, 2005, 11:36 PM

if you want a dual core the x2 3800 should be just nice.

however if you want to stay with a single core you would be better off going for a 3700+ instead of a 4000+. they both use the same core and they'll OC to basically the same speed. Plus, you'll save $100. the 3700+SD core sells for about 230.

PandaZ3 · Dec 14, 2005, 12:30 AM

My Opteron 148 was $238 to my door, be here tomorrow, I think it has a leg up on the San Diego, but that remains to be seen.

Sargentwhitey · Dec 14, 2005, 01:14 AM

Try and find one of those nice Opterons before they're all gone! 14x and 16x's are quite nice I hear

PandaZ3 · Dec 14, 2005, 01:23 AM

14 series are single core and 16 dual core, ZipZoomFly and Monarch computers still have them.

Sargentwhitey · Dec 14, 2005, 01:39 AM

I'll actually soon have a 165, so I can tell you if it's good or not.

Drakon · Dec 14, 2005, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sargentwhitey

I'll actually soon have a 165, so I can tell you if it's good or not.

where did u buy yours?

Sargentwhitey · Dec 14, 2005, 06:12 AM

"I" got mine at Monarchcomputer.com before they had announced it, but it's currently waiting under the Christmas Tree, which I'll be getting early

**dj_stick** · Dec 14, 2005, 08:30 AM

you'e getting the tree early?

Sargentwhitey · Dec 14, 2005, 09:07 AM

Mhm

Although I'd rather have what's under it

g35x · Dec 14, 2005, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PandaZ3

My Opteron 148 was $238 to my door, be here tomorrow, I think it has a leg up on the San Diego, but that remains to be seen.

exactly my situation-i chose the 148 opteron over a 3700+ san diego,and mine will also be here today along with my asrock mobo-thank you newegg

Dec 11, 2005, 05:33 AM	#1
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Dec 13, 2005, 01:45 AM	#5
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Dec 13, 2005, 11:36 PM	#7
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Dec 14, 2005, 12:30 AM	#8
PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	My Opteron 148 was $238 to my door, be here tomorrow, I think it has a leg up on the San Diego, but that remains to be seen. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

Dec 11, 2005, 07:03 AM	#2
Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 0	A X2 3800+ should serve you nicely

Dec 11, 2005, 07:11 AM	#4
Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 0	Forgot to mention that if u prefer single cores, a lot of people have given high praise to the 939 opterons. A nice buy if you can find one. The 14x series oc very nicely from what I've read

Dec 14, 2005, 01:14 AM	#9
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	Try and find one of those nice Opterons before they're all gone! 14x and 16x's are quite nice I hear __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook

Dec 14, 2005, 01:23 AM	#10
PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	14 series are single core and 16 dual core, ZipZoomFly and Monarch computers still have them. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

Dec 14, 2005, 01:39 AM	#11
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Dec 14, 2005, 06:12 AM	#13
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Dec 14, 2005, 09:07 AM	#15
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	Mhm Although I'd rather have what's under it __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook