Best dual core cpu for overclock - 3 choices!

[RLM]

Check out this table of results for the x2 range. 3800 - 4800

 

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=73800

 

I've tried three of these 06 x2 3800 over last couple of weeks, and they are doing between 2.55 and 2.65 at stock voltage, prime stable. As you see in the results, the LDBFE's are hitting 2.9 on air and water, with below 1.5v.

 

I know most of you will probably use these for games and recreation, but just to give you a working example. I've been doing multi-threaded render tests in a package called Lightwave. At stock speed my render was 78 seconds, at O/C 2.8 ghz it was reduced to 58 seconds.

 

In my opinion these chips are something else, and are certainly worth consideration

 

RLM

[Slammin]

170. As stated, the 10 multiplier does give you more flexibility regarding ram, and if your 170 clocks as good as mine, you will need it!

[blazin-asian]

all you opteron fanboys.......

 

but theyre all correct. im thinking of getting the 170 too, lol. tell me how it goes

[AP0ll0UK]

all you opteron fanboys.......

It could be worse, someone could have suggested waiting for the Conroe

[EdLSmith]

Go with the Opty. Some recent OC of 170s have been exceeding 3.0 GHz.

[twivel]

If you buy a recently made 170, you may have a chance at 2.8. 2.9-3.0 chips are gonna be rare though.

[ianmknight]

thought I should list this in OC section

 

best dual core CPU for overclock these are at top of my price range:

 

1. Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester stock speed 2.2 ghz $355

 

2. AMD Opteron 170 Denmark stock speed 2.0 ghz $394 (I've read this is Opteron's "sweet spot" in terms of overclockability)

 

3. Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Toledo stock speed 2.2 ghz $460

 

Will overclock with thermalright aircooled solution (no water)

 

will use mostly for gaming, multitasking and video encode/decode

 

if given the option would rather spend less $$$ for more O.C.!! (keep in mind no water)

 

 

Opteron 170 are very nice but can be Sweet n sour, I have two one clocks 2800 at stock the other only 2400 at stock... Guess which one I am keeping and which I will sell.

[red930]

Opteron 165/170 in most cases overclock the same so save that extra money if you can since you can easily match speeds with an FX-60 and save alot of money.

[Cntrlfrk]

Thanks for all the input! I ordered the Opteron. It will be here Friday. Now I only hope I can figure out to O.C. it properly and not fry it!

[Voltes-5]

Just follow the OC guide and watch your temps as you increase the vcore and you will be fine, besides, you have all these same great guys who posted that are willing to share their experiences and knowledge with the Opty, I'd have voted for the Opty by the way, cheaper than my X2 and clocked better. :nod: