X2 3800+ Toldeo -OEM $57.99 @ Newegg

[intogamer]

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[VanTheMan]

Dang! Nice deal. Is this a worthwhile upgrade from my oced A64 3200 @2.5GHz? Also, can I use my stock cooler that's currently on the 3200?

 

[skillyho]

Originally posted by: VanTheMan
Dang! Nice deal. Is this a worthwhile upgrade from my oced A64 3200 @2.5GHz? Also, can I use my stock cooler that's currently on the 3200?

I just picked one up a month or so ago.....running at 2.7 on 1.375vCore......it was a very noticeable upgrade for me on my backup machine. I had a Venice3200@2.6GHz. Yes you can use the stock cooler.

 

[VanTheMan]

Sweet, thanks. I'm currently running my Venice 3200 @2.5GHz. What do you mainly use your backup machine for? I mainly surf and game on mine. I'm just trying to figure out if I will see a noticeable performance difference.

 

[ProsperoLT]

how is this even a deal?

the RETAIL 4000+ BRISBANE is only $66:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103774

brisbane > toledo
4000+ > 3800+
retail > oem

 

[polypterus]

Originally posted by: ProsperoLT
how is this even a deal?

the RETAIL 4000+ BRISBANE is only $66:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103774

brisbane > toledo
4000+ > 3800+
retail > oem

AM2 ? 939

 

[duragezic]

I went from a single core A64 (Opty 146) @ 2.5ghz to a dual core A64 (Opty 165) @ 2.7ghz... very similar to what you are asking. I surf, game, other minor stuff. Don't expect much of a difference, but it is better for multitasking, no doubt. I primarily bought it for future games... not always a good idea, but 939 can't get that much cheaper as the chips get bought up, so I did it anyway.

People have been getting awesome overclocks on that 3800+. At it's current price, I'd say there is very little reason to get the 165, when the 3800+ overclocks just as well really. When I got my 165, the 3800+ was only $14 less, and the 165 comes with the better HSF worth $10-15, so there I thought it was worth it.

In conclusion, nice and cheap upgrade for a single core 939 system (but again, don't expect a whole lot difference yet, depending what you do), and people have been overclocking them very well.

 

[Apoculos]

seems like a cheap upgrade for my s939 system. I currently have a 146 oced to 2.7. hrm...

 

[NuKe9]

Originally posted by: ProsperoLT
how is this even a deal?

the RETAIL 4000+ BRISBANE is only $66:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103774

brisbane > toledo
4000+ > 3800+
retail > oem

Apples and Oranges my friend. The OP is 939, your link is AM2.

Nice price, considering upgrading my 3200+ Venice.

Thanks!

 

[skillyho]

Originally posted by: VanTheMan
Sweet, thanks. I'm currently running my Venice 3200 @2.5GHz. What do you mainly use your backup machine for? I mainly surf and game on mine. I'm just trying to figure out if I will see a noticeable performance difference.

I use it for a Media Server to the rest of my home (XBMC), a FTP Server, BF2 Server, UT2k4 Server and for Torrents. When I have company it's used as a backup gaming machine for any of the above games. I stress my PC's with many things going at once so I may have seen a bigger difference than you would notice b/c of the amount of apps I run simultaneously.

Besides that, it's just smart future-proofing....Easily add another 1-2 years on an aging box.

 

[daveybrat]

Great price for those still on single core processors. I'd definitely jump if i had a 2800-3800+ single core Athlon64 or Opteron. Newer games will take advantage of the extra core and multi-tasking and dvd encoding are much faster.

 

[VanTheMan]

Alright, I guess I'll pull the trigger and add some life to my rig. Thanks!

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: daveybrat
Great price for those still on single core processors. I'd definitely jump if i had a 2800-3800+ single core Athlon64 or Opteron. Newer games will take advantage of the extra core and multi-tasking and dvd encoding are much faster.

Opteron series are basically CPUs that pass more thru more stress. I guess the last batches are very nice batches.

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

Opteron CPUs have twice the amount of L2 cache...

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: BIGFOOTPI
Opteron CPUs have twice the amount of L2 cache...

True but again they are higher stressed CPUs

 

[Mucker]

Great price on a historically excellent cpu.

 

[VanTheMan]

One more question. Do you guys think I would benefit more from upgrading my RAM (to 2x1GB PC3200 from 2x512MB PC3200) or getting this cpu? I'm leaning towards the cpu just because DDR prices are sky high and I don't know if I can justify sinking $80-100 into a dying technology.

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: VanTheMan
One more question. Do you guys think I would benefit more from upgrading my RAM (to 2x1GB PC3200 from 2x512MB PC3200) or getting this cpu? I'm leaning towards the cpu just because DDR prices are sky high and I don't know if I can justify sinking $80-100 into a dying technology.

How many DDR slots are on your board?
I'd add 2 more 512 sticks if you have room.
You can get 2x512 in the FS/T forum pretty cheap ($40).

Do both!

 

[VanTheMan]

I have 4 slots for DDR. I know I have to use a 2T command rate if I have 4 sticks.

 

[1reeves]

Originally posted by: VanTheMan
One more question. Do you guys think I would benefit more from upgrading my RAM (to 2x1GB PC3200 from 2x512MB PC3200) or getting this cpu? I'm leaning towards the cpu just because DDR prices are sky high and I don't know if I can justify sinking $80-100 into a dying technology.

DDR is starting to come down in price. I found this on a quick search of Newegg.
PNY Optima 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit

$55 shipped.

Or you can get A-DATA V-Series 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) for $48 shipped.

 

[intogamer]

please post stepping info

 

[konakona]

Originally posted by: duragezic
I went from a single core A64 (Opty 146) @ 2.5ghz to a dual core A64 (Opty 165) @ 2.7ghz... very similar to what you are asking. I surf, game, other minor stuff. Don't expect much of a difference, but it is better for multitasking, no doubt. I primarily bought it for future games... not always a good idea, but 939 can't get that much cheaper as the chips get bought up, so I did it anyway.

People have been getting awesome overclocks on that 3800+. At it's current price, I'd say there is very little reason to get the 165, when the 3800+ overclocks just as well really. When I got my 165, the 3800+ was only $14 less, and the 165 comes with the better HSF worth $10-15, so there I thought it was worth it.

In conclusion, nice and cheap upgrade for a single core 939 system (but again, don't expect a whole lot difference yet, depending what you do), and people have been overclocking them very well.

Thats what I was thinking too. Though I find this a very yummy deal, I have just bought a used single core a64 for my secondary rig. Dual core is a bit of an overkill for that

 

[luv2liv]

is there a place where i can find OC infos by
1. choose my mb
2. choose my processor
3. then OC it to what is tested by the users as stable

my 3800 has been oc to 2.5ghz. but i cant get it pass 2.6 with an MSI mb. i heard its possible to jack it up to 2.8!

 

[elph]

Originally posted by: 1reeves

Originally posted by: VanTheMan
One more question. Do you guys think I would benefit more from upgrading my RAM (to 2x1GB PC3200 from 2x512MB PC3200) or getting this cpu? I'm leaning towards the cpu just because DDR prices are sky high and I don't know if I can justify sinking $80-100 into a dying technology.

DDR is starting to come down in price. I found this on a quick search of Newegg.
PNY Optima 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit

$55 shipped.

Or you can get A-DATA V-Series 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) for $48 shipped.

I don't see how that gets any lower than what he stated ($80-100). Personally I'd go for the cpu upgrade because ddr2 will eventually come down in price, and it's not a dead end.

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: elph

Originally posted by: 1reeves

Originally posted by: VanTheMan
One more question. Do you guys think I would benefit more from upgrading my RAM (to 2x1GB PC3200 from 2x512MB PC3200) or getting this cpu? I'm leaning towards the cpu just because DDR prices are sky high and I don't know if I can justify sinking $80-100 into a dying technology.

DDR is starting to come down in price. I found this on a quick search of Newegg.
PNY Optima 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit

$55 shipped.

Or you can get A-DATA V-Series 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) for $48 shipped.

I don't see how that gets any lower than what he stated ($80-100). Personally I'd go for the cpu upgrade because ddr2 will eventually come down in price, and it's not a dead end.

You can pick up some Corsair Value 2GB for around $80 on ebay... 1GB for <$45

DDR2 is already cheap but if you can hold off as 939 is still going strong with PCIE. Plus what can't you do with a X2 3800+ than with a Conroe?