A64 3000+ or 3200+

[imported_Noob]

I did a search on this and only found that the 3200+ has a 10x multiplier? What does that mean? And which is the better OCer?

 

[theMan]

guh??? the 3200+ or the 3200+ ??? no clue what you are talking about...

 

[Shimmishim]

are you referring to the A64 3200+ vs. the AXP 3200+?

if so, then the A64 3200+ is A LOT faster than the AXP 3200+.

A64's are top locked... meaning you have access to any multiplier lower than the mult which it defaults to.

3200+ = 10 (mult) x 200 (htt)
3500+ = 11 (mult) x 200 (htt)
3800+ = 12 (mult) x 200 (htt)

these are for the winchesters and venices

so for the 3200+ you'd have access to 10x 9x 8x 7x etc...
for the 3500+ you'd have 11x 10x 9x etc...

 

[imported_Noob]

Sorry for the typo guys. I meant the A64 3000+ or A64 3200+

 

[theMan]

the 3000+ runs at 1800mhz, or 200*9. the multi cannot go higher than 9. the 3200+ runs at 2000mhz, or 200*10, this multi doesnt go above 10.

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: Noob
Sorry for the typo guys. I meant the A64 3000+ or A64 3200+

if you're not overclocking... then the performance difference between the two should be minimal..

and if you want to overclock the 3000+ to 3200+ speeds, it is very doable by upping the htt a little.

 

[theMan]

you should go for the 3200+

 

[overst33r]

they both top out at the same speed when OCing, luck of the draw most of the time. But generally, like others have said there is little difference in general useage.

 

[n7]

Unless you get lucky with your motherboard, getting the 3200+ will ensure a less difficult OCing process

 

[theMan]

yeah, some mobos cant handle crazy htt speeds. the extra multi really helps.