AMD x2 chips worth buying still?

Cathan · 10-17-2006, 05:05 AM

I was lookin at some prices on newegg for the 4200 dual core processor. I'm still running a 3700 single core but I've been thinking about upgrading. I prefer to run AMD chips over intel and my current mobo supports 939 pin chips.

I would swap to an intel chip if the price/performance was really sweet but I haven't kept up w/ how the amd/intel war has progressed in the last few months since the conroe was introduced.

So back to my original question... What processors are hot for the money if I want to stay w/ my 939 pin mobo or if I do upgrade mobo should I look at the am2 supported mobos or????

As for price range I'm only looking to spend a few hundred. I'd like to stay under $300 tops for a core upgrade like this. If I replace my current chip and mobo I'll probably put them in my 2nd comp and get the 3rd running off the other chip/mobo.

Since I'm asking, what vid cards are good for power/price combo? Last I bought was a 7800GT for $400 a good while ago. I typically spend more on vid cards.

Mkopec1 · 10-17-2006, 08:31 AM

Core 2 douo. Best bang for your dolla.

Vorph · 10-17-2006, 08:43 AM

Core 2 Duo motherboards are still expensive though. The lowest price one I'd actually consider using is about $175 (DFI Infinity 975X) and the ideal one is about $260 (Asus P5W-DH Deluxe). The cpus run from $183 (E6300) to $315 (E6600) at newegg.

I will say that unless you really need the dual core, even an upgrade from 3700 to X2-4800 is not going to be a massive one, especially in games. So you might be better off waiting until you are ready to buy a motherboard/cpu combo instead.

As for video cards, wait for the G80 or R600 series boards to arrive. The G80 should be out first but I wouldn't jump on them immediately, at least not until there's some comparison benchmarks between the two available. I still think ATI will take round 1 of the DX10 hardware battle. If you absolutely have to have a video card now, look at the 7900GTO and X1900XTX.

Phoenix · 10-18-2006, 09:39 AM

Id wait on buying a new computer til DDR3 Core Duo Mobos are out. And as Vorph said, wait for the new DX10 cards to come out aswell. I think the new G8000 series is supposed to be released next month, and I would assume not long after the R600 series from ATI.

Clericnon2boxed · 10-18-2006, 03:15 PM

Might want to get a quadcore along with a dx10 card. The hottest things to come out in the next 2 months.

Depends really on the applications you use if its worth to upgrade from a 3700 to a x2, since amd prices dropped drastically it might be a good option until the quadcore gets a lil cheaper.

aznpinktuv · 10-18-2006, 06:20 PM

newegg has a deal on a fx-55 sandiego for 139 OeM i believe... best bang per buck prob...

if th ats down they also still have a fx-55 with a 250gig seagate for about 200...

depends what your doing a dual core might be better..

Cathan · 10-19-2006, 05:27 AM

The only thing intensive I do on my pc is game but I do multibox in eq still. I noticed w/ the new xpac 3 windows lags me pretty good. I dunno if it's something particular in my machine causing the issue or just the new graphics and whatnot. It's been acting a touch funny, my guess is hd atm. I thought a dual core processor might help w/ boxing. It's always low on ram so I picked up an extra 2 gigs to go w/ the 2 I already have.

Dintorr · 10-19-2006, 06:13 AM

I hope this isn't too much of a derail, but how does Vista play into this, if at all?

Phoenix · 10-19-2006, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dintorr

I hope this isn't too much of a derail, but how does Vista play into this, if at all?

Vista will be required to play DX10 games, as XP will never get DX10. As of right now Crysis, is about the only game that will take advantage of DX10 that is going to be released anytime soon(january release) that actually uses DX10. And I highly doubt a few improved graphics are hardley worth the $200 for Vista.

aznpinktuv · 10-19-2006, 03:50 PM

XP will get DX9L i believe which will be the dx10 equivalent for XP.

and cathan, the 7900GTO is a steal right now. its a 250 card or so and is just a underclocked GTX, clock it up and youll get one ehll of a card.

also might wanna go to ATI route with a x1900xt or xtx for around 300

get a 4200 or 4400 and it should haul you over another year... OC it and youll get some killer performance...

Mwave also has a opty 165 for uh 149ish which is great deal...

check Anandtech hot deals for other hotdeals on major retailers for computer parts as well

Phoenix · 10-20-2006, 11:44 PM

No, that DX9L is meant for Vista only. DX10 will never come to XP, as its Vista's main selling point.

10-17-2006, 05:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cathan Pope of the Cathan Throng! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.C. yes we're all inbred rednecks Posts: 949	AMD x2 chips worth buying still? I was lookin at some prices on newegg for the 4200 dual core processor. I'm still running a 3700 single core but I've been thinking about upgrading. I prefer to run AMD chips over intel and my current mobo supports 939 pin chips. I would swap to an intel chip if the price/performance was really sweet but I haven't kept up w/ how the amd/intel war has progressed in the last few months since the conroe was introduced. So back to my original question... What processors are hot for the money if I want to stay w/ my 939 pin mobo or if I do upgrade mobo should I look at the am2 supported mobos or???? As for price range I'm only looking to spend a few hundred. I'd like to stay under $300 tops for a core upgrade like this. If I replace my current chip and mobo I'll probably put them in my 2nd comp and get the 3rd running off the other chip/mobo. Since I'm asking, what vid cards are good for power/price combo? Last I bought was a 7800GT for $400 a good while ago. I typically spend more on vid cards. __________________ In response to the brilliant idea of paying a crackwhore to tattoo FOHSS on her tits... Quote: Originally Posted by twiztid_420 i have access to a tat gun and some crackheads as i live relatively close to the "ghetto" it aint much here but there definantly is an abundance of crackheads, lol @ donating the money, i was gonna do that idea for a digi cam and anyone who donates get there name on the titties, a truly personalised pic.lol

10-17-2006, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mkopec1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,003	Core 2 douo. Best bang for your dolla. __________________ When I am working on a problem I never think about beauty. I only think about how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong.

10-17-2006, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vorph Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 5,342	Core 2 Duo motherboards are still expensive though. The lowest price one I'd actually consider using is about $175 (DFI Infinity 975X) and the ideal one is about $260 (Asus P5W-DH Deluxe). The cpus run from $183 (E6300) to $315 (E6600) at newegg. I will say that unless you really need the dual core, even an upgrade from 3700 to X2-4800 is not going to be a massive one, especially in games. So you might be better off waiting until you are ready to buy a motherboard/cpu combo instead. As for video cards, wait for the G80 or R600 series boards to arrive. The G80 should be out first but I wouldn't jump on them immediately, at least not until there's some comparison benchmarks between the two available. I still think ATI will take round 1 of the DX10 hardware battle. If you absolutely have to have a video card now, look at the 7900GTO and X1900XTX. __________________

10-18-2006, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Clericnon2boxed Up Syndrome Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bärlin Posts: 1,379 -1 Internets	Might want to get a quadcore along with a dx10 card. The hottest things to come out in the next 2 months. Depends really on the applications you use if its worth to upgrade from a 3700 to a x2, since amd prices dropped drastically it might be a good option until the quadcore gets a lil cheaper. Last edited by Clericnon2boxed : 10-18-2006 at 03:18 PM.

10-19-2006, 05:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cathan Pope of the Cathan Throng! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.C. yes we're all inbred rednecks Posts: 949	The only thing intensive I do on my pc is game but I do multibox in eq still. I noticed w/ the new xpac 3 windows lags me pretty good. I dunno if it's something particular in my machine causing the issue or just the new graphics and whatnot. It's been acting a touch funny, my guess is hd atm. I thought a dual core processor might help w/ boxing. It's always low on ram so I picked up an extra 2 gigs to go w/ the 2 I already have. __________________ In response to the brilliant idea of paying a crackwhore to tattoo FOHSS on her tits... Quote: Originally Posted by twiztid_420 i have access to a tat gun and some crackheads as i live relatively close to the "ghetto" it aint much here but there definantly is an abundance of crackheads, lol @ donating the money, i was gonna do that idea for a digi cam and anyone who donates get there name on the titties, a truly personalised pic.lol

10-18-2006, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
aznpinktuv Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 367 +0 Internets	newegg has a deal on a fx-55 sandiego for 139 OeM i believe... best bang per buck prob... if th ats down they also still have a fx-55 with a 250gig seagate for about 200... depends what your doing a dual core might be better..

10-19-2006, 06:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dintorr space accountant Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta, Chocolate City, USA Posts: 771 -2 Internets	I hope this isn't too much of a derail, but how does Vista play into this, if at all?

10-19-2006, 03:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
aznpinktuv Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 367 +0 Internets	XP will get DX9L i believe which will be the dx10 equivalent for XP. and cathan, the 7900GTO is a steal right now. its a 250 card or so and is just a underclocked GTX, clock it up and youll get one ehll of a card. also might wanna go to ATI route with a x1900xt or xtx for around 300 get a 4200 or 4400 and it should haul you over another year... OC it and youll get some killer performance... Mwave also has a opty 165 for uh 149ish which is great deal... check Anandtech hot deals for other hotdeals on major retailers for computer parts as well

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