RDReavis1 Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCompa...SubCategory=343 I'm looking for a processor that will give me multi-tasking performance along with good gaming performance. What is the major difference and which would be the best for the next generation of dual core processors? Is it too early to be thinking of dual cores as they are now? I'm also hearing that the 940 socket will be a dead end for any current processors. Thanks! Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sYstEmATiC Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 well, i can say that the opteron that you selected is meant for servers aka not for everyday home use. the x2 would be a better choice but right now there isnt very many aplications that use both cores. if i were you, i would get an FX-57 since it seems you are looking at the 1k+ price range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 Well the x2 is for desktops and italy is for servers. I would say get the 4800+ because if you get the italy you will have to buy ecc ram and that cost a lot of cash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDReavis1 Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 (edited) Ah, okay...I'll keep looking around. Thanks! ----------- Okay, I have yet again another question: Compare these two: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCompa...SubCategory=343 As I am not positive as to if the FX57 is a dual core (I believe that it is not). I will be doing alot of multi-tasking and, of course, gaming. The FX is 0.4Ghz faster, but yet, it only has 1MB L2 as compared to 2MB in the X2. Which would be a better choice, considering that I will probably match one of these with a 7800 GTX. Thanks once again. Edited November 24, 2005 by RDReavis1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagash Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 Why not look into the s939 Opteron line for your dual core needs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDReavis1 Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 (edited) Such as: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16819103581 Is this what you mean? In this case, here's my comparison, since I see that the X2 outperforms the FX57 even though the FX is .4Ghz faster...and it adds the aspect of dual core. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCompa...SubCategory=343 Which looks better? The reviews for the Opteron 180 didn't look too good, but what's your guys' input? Thanks! Edited November 24, 2005 by RDReavis1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 i'd personally choose a dual core opteron cos i feel pretty confident i could get both cores near 3ghz if not over... i've seen people get the 165 (stock 1.8) to 3.0ghz each core... i don't think you'd be disappointed with an x2 either... i'd say x2 if you don't feel up to the task of heavy overclocking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 in all honesty there is no difference between venus (the 939 opteron core) and san diego. they're both the same core but meant for different markets. also toledo is nothing more than a pair of venice (512k per core) or san diego (1mb per core) cores slapped together. Manchester is a pair of whinchester cores together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDReavis1 Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 So if you were to choose between the two, which would be your choice not considering price (such a small difference anyway). http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCompa...SubCategory=343 Thanks! The only difference spec-wise I see is the L2: one is 2MB while the other is 1MBx2. Is this just like RAM in the sense that one is whole while the other is 2x? Does the 2x mean that there is more efficiency because of double input into the different modules if that is indeed what that means? Please excuse my blind stabs into the darkness . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 2mb is not per core that's total. they're the same darn core. this is a new marketing (pardon the slur against AMD here guys, but it's true) scam to have 2 identical products with identical specs, carrying 2 different names for 2 different markets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUMaestro Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 I believe with no tweaking that they'd be VERY close if not indistinguishable, it depends if you are looking for a sloid performer such that you don't feel the need to squeeze every little MHZ out of it, or if you are looking for a chip to OC the hell out of it... My choice would be the Athlon, it would be best for gaming as opteron's instruction codes are prolly more mathematical based, even though their gonna be so close anyway. moreover - not like it'll probably come into play, but the 4800+ has a 3 yr warranty vs. the opti's 1 yr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDReavis1 Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 So I would go with the X2 because it includes the fan and heat sink. What do you think? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16819103544 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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