FX compared to A64

[DanDaMan315]

Would going from a 3400 Clawhammer to a FX-53 make a preformance difference? The clock speed difference is only .2 but for some reason I think it would be better.

 

[fstime]

no

thats called stupid

 

[DanDaMan315]

Then why the hell do people drop a grand on an fx55 when they could grab a 3200 and overclock it to hell? I can't imagine there is no advantage.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: DanDaMan315
Then why the hell do people drop a grand on an fx55 when they could grab a 3200 and overclock it to hell? I can't imagine there is no advantage.

Not everyone overclocks, and some people want "the best".

 

[DanDaMan315]

I just can't believe a 4000, 3700, 3400, and a FX53 are all the same speed. I found a really good deal on a FX53 and I think I want to pick one up.

 

[DanDaMan315]

So how much better is a FX53 compared to a 3400 clawhammer?

 

[bluewall21]

Well, the multiplier is unlocked (both ways) on the FX.

 

[imported_Bleh]

That deal on the fx53 is dead. Plus you would have to buy an entire new motherboard because fx53 is socket 940 and also new ram because it uses ECC ram.

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: Bleh
That deal on the fx53 is dead. Plus you would have to buy an entire new motherboard because fx53 is socket 940 and also new ram because it uses ECC ram.

There are Socket 940 and 939 FX-53s.

 

[DanDaMan315]

Originally posted by: Bleh
That deal on the fx53 is dead. Plus you would have to buy an entire new motherboard because fx53 is socket 940 and also new ram because it uses ECC ram.

Is it dead in-store as well?

 

[andy nowotny]

Fx53 support dual channel memory

 

[Mik3y]

Originally posted by: John

Originally posted by: DanDaMan315
Then why the hell do people drop a grand on an fx55 when they could grab a 3200 and overclock it to hell? I can't imagine there is no advantage.

Not everyone overclocks, and some people want "the best".

or they could just be smart and overclock to get the best.

 

[SrGuapo]

MAny people hat buy the FX-55s are jst ric people with small genetalia that think thy will be cool. Howeever, there are many people that actually need that power and the stability of not OCing. You must also consider that the FX can be OCed much further (over 3.5 with morer exotic cooling). For basic gaming, a 3200+ (even at stock) would be fine.

 

[Erssa]

Originally posted by: MDE

Originally posted by: Bleh
That deal on the fx53 is dead. Plus you would have to buy an entire new motherboard because fx53 is socket 940 and also new ram because it uses ECC ram.

There are Socket 940 and 939 FX-53s.

Either way you would have to buy a new mobo as well. In that case I would just buy a new venice and overclock it.

 

[CalvinHobbs]

err i'm not too much into overclocking...what do you mean when you say the fx is not lock..if the a64 is locked then how come people are overclocking it...guess i must be missing something somewhere

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: DanDaMan315
Then why the hell do people drop a grand on an fx55 when they could grab a 3200 and overclock it to hell? I can't imagine there is no advantage.

Um, the FX-5x has double the cache and uses SOI for faster processing. A 3200 will not overclock as well or as high as a 3500+.

Persoanaly I would go with the new Venice core in the 3500 or 3800+ variety. Venice has a new and Improved memory controller and SSE3, I would avoid the clawhammer it had a few problems that have been fixed in later revisions of Athlon 64.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Bleh
That deal on the fx53 is dead. Plus you would have to buy an entire new motherboard because fx53 is socket 940 and also new ram because it uses ECC ram.

Be sure you know what you are talking about before you speak.

Socket 939 FX-53
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-459&depa=1

Abit offers a socket 940 board that does not require registerd ram. Registerd and ECC are two differant things, Socket 940 requres Registerd Ram not ECC but you can USE ECC registerd if you like.

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: Googer
Abit offers a socket 940 board that does not require registerd ram.

I say bullshit until you show me exactly where I can buy a WN-2S+

I'd be overclocking the fsck out of some 246's if that was actually available.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: ribbon13

Originally posted by: Googer
Abit offers a socket 940 board that does not require registerd ram.

I say bullshit until you show me exactly where I can buy a WN-2S+

I'd be overclocking the fsck out of some 246's if that was actually available.

http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/server/s...orkstation+Boards&pMODEL_NAME=WN-2S%2B

I don't know, but you may have to go to compusa and they can try to order one for you.

P.S. don't be so hostile 'ol buddy.

 

[NightCrawler]

So much money for so little difference.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: Bleh
That deal on the fx53 is dead. Plus you would have to buy an entire new motherboard because fx53 is socket 940 and also new ram because it uses ECC ram.

Be sure you know what you are talking about before you speak.

Socket 939 FX-53
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-459&depa=1

Abit offers a socket 940 board that does not require registerd ram. Registerd and ECC are two differant things, Socket 940 requres Registerd Ram not ECC but you can USE ECC registerd if you like.

This whole thread is based off of this hot deal that's dead. It was for a 940 FX-53.

Be sure YOU know what you are talking about before you speak.

 

[beany323]

Originally posted by: SrGuapo
MAny people hat buy the FX-55s are jst ric people with small genetalia that think thy will be cool. Howeever, there are many people that actually need that power and the stability of not OCing. You must also consider that the FX can be OCed much further (over 3.5 with morer exotic cooling). For basic gaming, a 3200+ (even at stock) would be fine.

actually it is quite large, (thank you for noticing).
and not rich per se. (just well off atm.)
edit: and i am not gonna be cool...damn.........

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: DanDaMan315
Then why the hell do people drop a grand on an fx55 when they could grab a 3200 and overclock it to hell? I can't imagine there is no advantage.

Because OCs are not guaranteed. YMMV?

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: Bleh
That deal on the fx53 is dead. Plus you would have to buy an entire new motherboard because fx53 is socket 940 and also new ram because it uses ECC ram.

Be sure you know what you are talking about before you speak.

Socket 939 FX-53
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-459&depa=1

Abit offers a socket 940 board that does not require registerd ram. Registerd and ECC are two differant things, Socket 940 requres Registerd Ram not ECC but you can USE ECC registerd if you like.

This whole thread is based off of this hot deal that's dead. It was for a 940 FX-53.

Be sure YOU know what you are talking about before you speak.

That all depends on your definition of the word "DEAD" is.

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: Googer
P.S. don't be so hostile 'ol buddy.

I'm just angry that it won't be available for general sale from what I've heard. Large OEMs only.