Amd Fx-60...???

HawgsHead · Jan 11, 2006, 09:24 PM

Anybody got 1 yet?....$1400.00....GEEZ!!!!.....HOLY SHIT!!!!!......BOLALOCA!!!!!!!!....How am I gonna sweet talk my wife into this?Any suggestions??

Vikingod · Jan 11, 2006, 09:29 PM

Buy her a FAT diamond, that will usually grease the wheels.

mike2h · Jan 11, 2006, 09:33 PM

why would you want to but it? from most reports it is not much faster than the the dual core 4800 or the fx 57 for that matter- depending on what you are doing with it of course as to wich of those proc you would compare it to.

HawgsHead · Jan 11, 2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

Buy her a FAT diamond, that will usually grease the wheels.

She got a 2CT."Circle of Love" for Christmas.

No_Style · Jan 11, 2006, 09:43 PM

The only reason why you would want the FX-60 is to get a dual-core processor which has an unlockable multiplier. Otherwise...

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Granted, the performance advantage over the X2 4800+ is generally in the 5% - 9% range, so it's up to you to decide whether or not the advantage is worth it. Then there's the issue of AMD's upcoming Socket-AM2; due out in another few months, you obviously won't be able to use any Socket-939 processors in the new motherboards and there will be no upgrade path beyond the FX-60 for current 939 owners. So, our recommendation would be to stay away from the FX-60 unless you absolutely have to build the world's fastest system today.

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pr0digal jenius · Jan 11, 2006, 10:19 PM

it's "hype-tech"

serves no purpose other then corporate ego stroking

NUCLEARWINTER · Jan 14, 2006, 12:14 AM

well no style...you talked me out of buying one. (well that and the $1,400 price tag) i want a new proc! i wanna open the anti-static bag and smell the freshness...(bliss)

No_Style · Jan 14, 2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NUCLEARWINTER

well no style...you talked me out of buying one. (well that and the $1,400 price tag) i want a new proc! i wanna open the anti-static bag and smell the freshness...(bliss)

If you want that new hardware smell. Can't go wrong with one of those new 150 GB Raptors though

Well you can go wrong, if you're seeking for large (200 GB+ large) storage space and decent speeds. In my opinion, the Raptor 150 GB is fantastic for its performance.

HawgsHead · Jan 14, 2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NUCLEARWINTER

well no style...you talked me out of buying one. (well that and the $1,400 price tag) i want a new proc! i wanna open the anti-static bag and smell the freshness...(bliss)

ZipZoomFly has them for $1200.00.00

[hobo]eclipse · Jan 14, 2006, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HawgsHead

ZipZoomFly has them for $1200.00.00

uh, o, better hurry!

Sandok · Jan 14, 2006, 07:09 PM

Meh, I'm fine with my pitiful 3000 MHZ Northwood CPU

mike2h · Jan 14, 2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HawgsHead

ZipZoomFly has them for $1200.00.00

& you can get a dual core 4800+ wich performs almost as good for over $400 less.

mike2h · Jan 14, 2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandok

Meh, I'm fine with my pitiful 3000 MHZ Northwood CPU

does everyhring just fine doesnt it.

while we all want the latest/greatest most of the time it is anywhere near being cost effective. the top of the line cpus from both companies always have a ridiculous premium attached to them- that usaully involves only a small perf gain.
i usually go with the 3rd/4th tier proc as this is usually were you get the most bang for your $$. then oc.

HawgsHead · Jan 14, 2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandok

Meh, I'm fine with my pitiful 3000 MHZ Northwood CPU

My last Intel CPU was a 3 GHZ Northy.It would OC it's ass off!I got 3.8 GHZ outta it on air.

pr0digal jenius · Jan 14, 2006, 09:43 PM

you wanna blow a stack of cash, look into multi-CPU systems. The newest Xeons are hyperthreaded [2 chips, 2 threads each], 800MHz FSB, and 2MB cache.

The core is the Irindale, and they top out at 3.4 GHz, or you can get a set of 3.6GHz Noconas, but they only have 1MB cache.

Slap those bitches [i prefer irwindale's, as you can EASILY make up 200 MHz, hell, my 3.0's do 3.4 on air in a mid tower with stock fans] into a nice mainboard [they make em with SLi now, if you got $4-500 for a mobo] with some top notch RAM, and you're gunna eat that FX-60 for lunch

PRICING:
3.4GHz Irwindale: $500 each
Iwill DN800 SLI ATX server board [the shit, incarnate] - $400

Runs DDR2 RAM [8 gigs tops]
SLI Capable
3x PCI slots
Onboard RAID/SATA

HawgsHead · Jan 15, 2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pr0digal jenius

you wanna blow a stack of cash, look into multi-CPU systems. The newest Xeons are hyperthreaded [2 chips, 2 threads each], 800MHz FSB, and 2MB cache.

The core is the Irindale, and they top out at 3.4 GHz, or you can get a set of 3.6GHz Noconas, but they only have 1MB cache.

Slap those bitches [i prefer irwindale's, as you can EASILY make up 200 MHz, hell, my 3.0's do 3.4 on air in a mid tower with stock fans] into a nice mainboard [they make em with SLi now, if you got $4-500 for a mobo] with some top notch RAM, and you're gunna eat that FX-60 for lunch

PRICING:
3.4GHz Irwindale: $500 each
Iwill DN800 SLI ATX server board [the shit, incarnate] - $400

Runs DDR2 RAM [8 gigs tops]
SLI Capable
3x PCI slots
Onboard RAID/SATA

The next serious cash i'm gonna blow is for a roots-type blower for my Hemi 'Cuda
.

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NUCLEARWINTER Reap What You Sow. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 1,135 Rep Power: 65 System Specs	well no style...you talked me out of buying one. (well that and the $1,400 price tag) i want a new proc! i wanna open the anti-static bag and smell the freshness...(bliss) __________________ insert witty comment here!

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pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	it's "hype-tech" serves no purpose other then corporate ego stroking

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Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Meh, I'm fine with my pitiful 3000 MHZ Northwood CPU

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pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	you wanna blow a stack of cash, look into multi-CPU systems. The newest Xeons are hyperthreaded [2 chips, 2 threads each], 800MHz FSB, and 2MB cache. The core is the Irindale, and they top out at 3.4 GHz, or you can get a set of 3.6GHz Noconas, but they only have 1MB cache. Slap those bitches [i prefer irwindale's, as you can EASILY make up 200 MHz, hell, my 3.0's do 3.4 on air in a mid tower with stock fans] into a nice mainboard [they make em with SLi now, if you got $4-500 for a mobo] with some top notch RAM, and you're gunna eat that FX-60 for lunch PRICING: 3.4GHz Irwindale: $500 each Iwill DN800 SLI ATX server board [the shit, incarnate] - $400 Runs DDR2 RAM [8 gigs tops] SLI Capable 3x PCI slots Onboard RAID/SATA