A few CPU/socket Questions.

[jdross]

I also posted this in the CPU section, so I apologize if this is not where it belongs, seems to be a few more lookers over here who may also be able to answer the questions below.



I am currently running a AMD 64 X2 4800 (on a socket 939, DDR)

Question #1 Is there any CPU that will still run on this socket that would give me a decent performance upgrade?

Question #2 If I switched over to an Intel Duo 6700 (not the quad) would there be a big difference over the 4800?

I appreciate any inof on this, thanks so much

 

[xitshsif]

#1: No
#2: Noticable difference: Yes
Big difference: Probably not

 

[Tarrant64]

Where you're at right now, why would you need anything more? I know some people with deep pockets need the latest and most expensive hardware, but if you pay through the nose after what you already have, I doubt you'll notice any huge differences. Sure, Benchmark and check out the scores, but that's nothing more really than bragging rights.

The next move would be to upgrade to socket AM2, if Athlon is your processor of choice. This is because eventually 939 will be phased out(I got stuck in the 754 era, and got phased out rather quickly. I'm waiting to see what happens with 4x4 from AMD). AM2 has a longer upgrade path right now and also offers DDR2. This would be 'my' choice, though.

Switching over to the Core Duo's would be a little better, not by much though. Overall performance is better than AMD right now though. I'm sure the 4800+ holds its own though. Not a big deal if you ask me. If you choose to keep the 4800+ for awhile, upgrade to 2gb of ram, and a new top of the line video card. Most likely you will see better performance gains from that, than the processor.

BTW, what are the full system specs you have? Just curious.

 

[Oyeve]

You would probably see a slight improvment but unless you have cash to throw away it really is not worth a complete overhaul. New mobo, new mem, new cpu. IMO your system is pretty freaking good!

 

[jdross]

Thanks for the advice. You made some good points

Right now Im running the 4800, with 3 GB of ram and an ATI Radeon 1600 pro.
It seems to be more than efficent. I just kept reading by so many how the new Intel Duos blow everything away. Just wanted to be sure I knew the real world differences other than just benchamarks.

Thanks agian

 

[TerryMathews]

Originally posted by: jdross

I also posted this in the CPU section, so I apologize if this is not where it belongs, seems to be a few more lookers over here who may also be able to answer the questions below.



I am currently running a AMD 64 X2 4800 (on a socket 939, DDR)

Question #1 Is there any CPU that will still run on this socket that would give me a decent performance upgrade?

Question #2 If I switched over to an Intel Duo 6700 (not the quad) would there be a big difference over the 4800?

I appreciate any inof on this, thanks so much

Where you're at right now, performance-wise, is where you should stay at until Quad Cores become affordable. You don't really want to buy any more RAM unless you're at a small amount like 512-1G. Video card would be a good thing to keep up with, since PCIe isn't going anywhere and you're most certainly on a PCIe motherboard right now.

 

[BOLt]

Originally posted by: Tarrant64
Where you're at right now, why would you need anything more? I know some people with deep pockets need the latest and most expensive hardware, but if you pay through the nose after what you already have, I doubt you'll notice any huge differences. Sure, Benchmark and check out the scores, but that's nothing more really than bragging rights.

The next move would be to upgrade to socket AM2, if Athlon is your processor of choice. This is because eventually 939 will be phased out(I got stuck in the 754 era, and got phased out rather quickly. I'm waiting to see what happens with 4x4 from AMD). AM2 has a longer upgrade path right now and also offers DDR2. This would be 'my' choice, though.

Switching over to the Core Duo's would be a little better, not by much though. Overall performance is better than AMD right now though. I'm sure the 4800+ holds its own though. Not a big deal if you ask me. If you choose to keep the 4800+ for awhile, upgrade to 2gb of ram, and a new top of the line video card. Most likely you will see better performance gains from that, than the processor.

BTW, what are the full system specs you have? Just curious.

Right on.

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: Tarrant64
Where you're at right now, why would you need anything more? I know some people with deep pockets need the latest and most expensive hardware, but if you pay through the nose after what you already have, I doubt you'll notice any huge differences. Sure, Benchmark and check out the scores, but that's nothing more really than bragging rights.

The next move would be to upgrade to socket AM2, if Athlon is your processor of choice. This is because eventually 939 will be phased out(I got stuck in the 754 era, and got phased out rather quickly. I'm waiting to see what happens with 4x4 from AMD). AM2 has a longer upgrade path right now and also offers DDR2. This would be 'my' choice, though.

Switching over to the Core Duo's would be a little better, not by much though. Overall performance is better than AMD right now though. I'm sure the 4800+ holds its own though. Not a big deal if you ask me. If you choose to keep the 4800+ for awhile, upgrade to 2gb of ram, and a new top of the line video card. Most likely you will see better performance gains from that, than the processor.

BTW, what are the full system specs you have? Just curious.

So true. Look at my rig at if you compare it to newer technology my PC is probably compared to an entry level PC! Yet, it runs everything I throw at it and runs it well even though it is a lowely x2 3800+ s939 and plain old ddr1. Nothing chokes (well, occasionally Oblivion in HDR and with all turned up, but still very playable) I dont plan on upgrading anything for a while yet as I already did a major upgrade 6 moths ago. I just can't justify another full blown upgrade for at least another year. Plus I never buy first gen stuff. I usually wait until all is stable and cheaper.