Which would you buy

onebxr · December 14th, 2006

Remember, I dont overclock but I am trying to learn so maybe an overclock in the future.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Toledo 2.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor - OEM

AMD Opteron 175 Denmark 2.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor - Retail

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Toledo 2.4GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor - OEM
Price

Unit Price: $192.99 4400

Unit Price: $228.00 opty 175

Unit Price: $242.99 4800

comaprison:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103540

polobunny · December 14th, 2006

Athlon X2 4400+ or Opteron 175. They're cheap and give you some head room to learn how to overclock.
I'm not really sure, but I remind reading somewhere/hearing that the Opteron 175 are not what they were back then, not the overclocking beasts they were.

**Hitman** · December 14th, 2006

None, I would get a Core 2 duo.

But if you already have the MoBo and your just looking for the proc I would probably go for the 4800 since you don't want to OC.

I have the 4400 and I have it clocked to 2.4ghz (4800 speeds) without breaking a sweat. It would probably clock higher but I don't feel like messing with it. That opty you could probably clock even higher then that 4800.

You can't really go wrong with any of them really.

Jokerswild · December 14th, 2006

Having just got a OPTY I'm suggesting it. My 1.8 is overclocked to 2.665 without any problem.

Quakindude · December 14th, 2006

My AMD x2 4800 rig will hit 2.8Ghz and that's it. Nothing over that. So if you go for the 4800, realize there probably won't be much headroom left in it.

**One4yu2c** · December 14th, 2006

Normally I would say an Opteron, but I can't see spending the extra $38 over the identically spec'd 4400+ X2, even with it being an OEM. For $25, you could slap an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro on it and still be ahead of the game, with adequate cooling and ultra low noise operation. You should be able to squeeze out a least a minor OC from that 4400+ X2, though YMMV. I can get to around 2.4GHz on mine, with 2.6GHz requiring a voltage bump.

**gvblake22** · December 14th, 2006

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Originally Posted by One4yu2c

Normally I would say an Opteron, but I can't see spending the extra $38 over the identically spec'd 4400+ X2, even with it being an OEM. For $25, you could slap an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro on it and still be ahead of the game, with adequate cooling and ultra low noise operation. You should be able to squeeze out a least a minor OC from that 4400+ X2, though YMMV.

Couldn't have said it better myself!

I suggest the X2 4400 as well. Performance is great, has the same L2 cache, and the chance for just as much headroom as the other chips. The lower speed will give you a little more room to play with overclocking too, should you decide to go that route.

onebxr · December 14th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by One4yu2c

Normally I would say an Opteron, but I can't see spending the extra $38 over the identically spec'd 4400+ X2, even with it being an OEM. For $25, you could slap an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro on it and still be ahead of the game, with adequate cooling and ultra low noise operation. You should be able to squeeze out a least a minor OC from that 4400+ X2, though YMMV. I can get to around 2.4GHz on mine, with 2.6GHz requiring a voltage bump.

Cool, I already have the AC 64 pro, So I am ahead of the game there. So I am going to buy the 4400 today when I get home. I dont trust the firewall here at school to buy stuff online.
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garetjax · December 14th, 2006

If price was a consideration, I would go with the 4400+. The 4800+ and the 4400+ are almost identical save for the fact that the 4800+ is running 200Mhz faster. The 4400+ is a sweet proc, can overclock really well, and easily match and beat the 4800+ spec's. However, With the 4800+, you will have a bit more headroom for overclocking over the 4400+, so that is always something to keep in mind. But if cost was not a factor, then the 4800+ all the way. Great proc, the price is right, and it has excellent overclocking potential, even if you are only initially considering air cooling. =)

Good luck!

**Hitman** · December 14th, 2006

I agree, the 4400 is a fine choice. I have the AC 64 Freezer on mine, and it never gets over 40c OCed to 2.4. Even in the middle of summer.

December 14th, 2006	#1
onebxr BAM-BAM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,264 Blog Entries: 3	Which would you buy Remember, I dont overclock but I am trying to learn so maybe an overclock in the future. AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Toledo 2.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor - OEM AMD Opteron 175 Denmark 2.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor - Retail AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Toledo 2.4GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor - OEM Price Unit Price: $192.99 4400 Unit Price: $228.00 opty 175 Unit Price: $242.99 4800 comaprison:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103540 Last edited by onebxr; December 14th, 2006 at 09:32.

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polobunny T-Rex Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,101 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Which would you buy Athlon X2 4400+ or Opteron 175. They're cheap and give you some head room to learn how to overclock. I'm not really sure, but I remind reading somewhere/hearing that the Opteron 175 are not what they were back then, not the overclocking beasts they were.

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Hitman Functional Alcoholic Join Date: May 2006 Location: 14S E:561116 N:3830189 Posts: 4,589 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Which would you buy None, I would get a Core 2 duo. But if you already have the MoBo and your just looking for the proc I would probably go for the 4800 since you don't want to OC. I have the 4400 and I have it clocked to 2.4ghz (4800 speeds) without breaking a sweat. It would probably clock higher but I don't feel like messing with it. That opty you could probably clock even higher then that 4800. You can't really go wrong with any of them really.

December 14th, 2006	#4
Jokerswild ButtHead Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,211	Re: Which would you buy Having just got a OPTY I'm suggesting it. My 1.8 is overclocked to 2.665 without any problem.

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Quakindude I'm Diggin it! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Rucker, AL. Posts: 2,758 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Which would you buy My AMD x2 4800 rig will hit 2.8Ghz and that's it. Nothing over that. So if you go for the 4800, realize there probably won't be much headroom left in it. Q6600@ 3.2GHz w/ CNPS9700 \| EVGA 780i \| 2Gb Corsair DDR2-800 \| EVGA GTX 280 1Gb Video \| 1x WD 640Gb HDD, 2x Seagate 400Gb HDD, 1x250Gb WD \| 2x Samsung SH-203B Opticals \| Antec 900 \| ABS/Tagan BZ700 700W PSU

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One4yu2c I don't know how to put this, but, I'm kind of a big deal. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Lounge Lizards Posts: 2,735 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Which would you buy Normally I would say an Opteron, but I can't see spending the extra $38 over the identically spec'd 4400+ X2, even with it being an OEM. For $25, you could slap an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro on it and still be ahead of the game, with adequate cooling and ultra low noise operation. You should be able to squeeze out a least a minor OC from that 4400+ X2, though YMMV. I can get to around 2.4GHz on mine, with 2.6GHz requiring a voltage bump.

December 14th, 2006	#9
garetjax Audentes Fortuna Juvat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere south of sanity Posts: 1,634	Re: Which would you buy If price was a consideration, I would go with the 4400+. The 4800+ and the 4400+ are almost identical save for the fact that the 4800+ is running 200Mhz faster. The 4400+ is a sweet proc, can overclock really well, and easily match and beat the 4800+ spec's. However, With the 4800+, you will have a bit more headroom for overclocking over the 4400+, so that is always something to keep in mind. But if cost was not a factor, then the 4800+ all the way. Great proc, the price is right, and it has excellent overclocking potential, even if you are only initially considering air cooling. =) Good luck! Last edited by garetjax; December 14th, 2006 at 10:56.

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Hitman Functional Alcoholic Join Date: May 2006 Location: 14S E:561116 N:3830189 Posts: 4,589 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Which would you buy I agree, the 4400 is a fine choice. I have the AC 64 Freezer on mine, and it never gets over 40c OCed to 2.4. Even in the middle of summer.