Baulten Posted May 24, 2009 Unless the recent batches of 940s are overclocking better... The first few weeks worth of batches were not hitting past 3.6 to 3.8. Could you post some links that show 940s hitting past 3.8 consistently? Based on XtremeSystem's Phenom II overclocking database (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=213248), the highest air phenom II 940 clock is 3.84 GHz (stable that is). Mine personally doesn't hit 3.7 stable, let alone 3.8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrAlex Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) REALLY........... Most 940's i see go to 3.8 or above with 955's often toppin out at 3.6-3.8 Isn't it they top out 3.6-3.8 on STOCK volts? Edited May 24, 2009 by MrAlex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usaweapon777 Posted May 25, 2009 WELL......................... i guess i must be readin too many 940 articles and not a enough 955's ........... I guess i'll go for the 955 since i wont need a new proc again if i want to go am3 and they both seem to o.c well now that i read some more articles and you guys help showed that its a good proc.. thanks for the advice and the batches could maybe even be a little better in a month. p.s I have a zalman 9500 its decent but sure isn't anything great any advice on an aftermarket cooler. I was thinking of the core contact freezer or somethin along those lines any other recomendations?..... oh yeah and last question do the new phenoms put out a lot less heat then the originals? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baulten Posted May 25, 2009 Eh, the 9500 is an okay cooler for Phenoms. I'm using an s1283 from Xigmatek and it got me an extra 5-10C over the 9500. I'd say they put out less heat, but honestly, I can't confirm that. They use less power, so, I'd assume they do indeed put out less heat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoray Posted June 1, 2009 The 955 is a waste of money http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/phenom2_955/3.htm the 940 can hit pretty much identical figures for less money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IVIYTH0S Posted June 1, 2009 940 if you ever plan on overclockin since they both have an unlocked multiplier, that 200 more mhz to start is meaningless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Verran Posted June 1, 2009 940 if you ever plan on overclockin since they both have an unlocked multiplier, that 200 more mhz to start is meaningless If you're going to OC there's no reason to pay extra for the 955 because after OCing the differences will be negligible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
