Processor decisions

[Tyreal]

Lol. HAHAHA. I we were all virgins at one time... remember that :P

You really can't go wrong with the Opty, especially with the crazy O/C that you can achieve.

[killswitch83]

oh yes, let's not forget putting the water to it, oh yes, total pwnage, asides from Phase Change, lol

[fps justin]

the next time i get another computer. I'll get water cooling. Won't be for another while tohugh. LOL gotta find sum money first -_-.

[Tyreal]

Originally Posted by killswitch83

oh yes, let's not forget putting the water to it, oh yes, total pwnage, asides from Phase Change, lol

Actually, i heard that Optys don't like the extremely low temperatures. down't know if this is actually true.

[gvblake22]

Yeah, the Opteron 165's are a great mid-range bang for your buck. They have the full cache Toledo core and great overclockability (if that is your thing). But like Capper said, a 3800 or a 165 are both great processors. Just remember that the 165 has a default clock speed of 1.8Ghz and therefor has a 9x multiplier while the 3800 clocks in at 2.0Ghz and has a 10x multiplier. But unless you plan on overclocking, that shouldn't really have a factor in the decision.

[fps justin]

i dun know about you guys but i'd choose the 3800 over the opty 165

[Tyreal]

Why would you make that choice? i'd like to know your opinion

[gwhea38411]

Yea, Im gonna give me hand to OC'n. And by the way, just bought the A8N32 SLI from Newegg-$215.00 shipped!!!!!-weekend sale, WOW! Going from the 64x 4200+ to the Opty, saved almost $200.00 and with the weelend sale, another $50.00.

[fps justin]

isn't the opteron a server cpu. As in not really meant for daily normal useage?

[gwhea38411]

The Opty is designed for extreme usage as in 24/7/365 workstation use.