3800 vs fx53

tsar21

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what is better m building a system around 1800 amd 3800 or fx53 939 is there a huge diffrence
 

MemberSince97

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Hi, socket 940 FX53 seems to be the way at these prices.. FX 53 is a better chip, unlocked Multi/ etc. at these prices
 

MemberSince97

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Hi , the problem is I do not know how far 939 will go.. If . I cant make plans upgrading anymore ,because specs change faster than what manufactuers want.
 

SickBeast

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Originally posted by: tsar21
the 940 or 939

Read the hardocp article. The 939 version was around 10% faster IIRC. That may have just been a memory benchmark though.
 

Psych

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Altogether? I think you should go for the 939 since you are building a new computer. The FX53 offers a little better performance, but I don't think it is a huge one.
 

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I think you can rule out the 940 fx since its some what more expensive as a server bases set up.
 

mindblendeR

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Originally posted by: SickBeast
Originally posted by: tsar21
the 940 or 939

Read the hardocp article. The 939 version was around 10% faster IIRC. That may have just been a memory benchmark though.


It was the memory bench. 939 uses "unregistered" memory, therefore you get lower latency. Not fair to compare registered vs. unregistered in this case. Overall performance indicates a tie.
 

Runner20

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I would get the FX 53 for the 939 socket if I had the money. There is also a 940 pin FX 53.

The FX 53 is only about $8 or so more than the 3800 and faster, so its a better choice.

If you want to save some money, wait a month or so and see if AMD releases cheaper processors for the new 939 mobos.
 

Mik3y

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actually, the fx-53 is $100 more then the 3800. even if you go with socket 940 to go with the fx, it'll still cost you more then $100 to get the 3800 because of registered memory and a socket 940 board. the fx-53 is a bit faster then the 3800 and isnt worth the $100 for that small if a difference in performance.