Any Opterons still available?

[duragezic]

Damn I'm a retard for waiting too long on getting some upgrades. I didn't have the money, and still don't, but I could've used a CC and paid for it after I got a few paychecks (aka in another week I'll have enough).

I wanted a 146, but at this point I'd take a 144 or 148. Anyone know of any retailers with them in stock without RIDICULOUS price gouging?

If a regular Venice 3000 or 3200+ is running $170-185, then I still think a 146 for $210ish or a 148 for $240 is nearly a better deal.

I'd feel stupid if I bought a Venice 3200+ and ended up barely getting a overclock, say 3500+, considering I'm already running a Barton 3200+. That'd be one expensive "upgrade".




So anyone still getting Opterons recently (as in the last few days)? Where from?

 

[tekzilla41]

144 @zipzoomfly for $209

 

[Nick5324]

144 @ monarch for $179 (+ship) Link

Edit: Their site is really slow right now, not sure what's going on.

 

[alimoalem]

Originally posted by: tekzilla41
144 @zipzoomfly for $209

that's not really a cheap deal...

OP, why don't you check deasea.pricegrabber.com or check out the Hot Deals forum?

 

[duragezic]

Well I checked out Hot Deals but it was all the old deals that are now mostly out of stock or gone.


So, as of today, 1/28/06, I can get the 144 @ Mwave for $179 + shipping, the 146 for $215 + shipping, or the 148 for $256 + shipping (this one is from Newegg, damn me for not getting in on the Combo Deal with the XFX 7800GT to save $30).

Is the 146 the best overall overclocker, so would be the best choice outta those 3?

 

[atybimf]

I would recommend the 148, because it has a higher multiplier and I think you would have a better chance of getting a good stepping since less people have bought them than the 146s.

 

[shadowhawk2020]

I just gpt the 148 from newegg with the xfx 7800gt. I haven't installed it yet but the stepping is the CAB2E 0548fpmw

 

[duragezic]

Hmm.. still undecided, but I'll prolly be buying SOMETHING within the next couple of hours.


According to the 939 O/C results thread, it seems as if the 146s regularly reach as high as the 148s. I have the chocie of a CAB2E or CACJE, I'd get the CAB2E no questions asked AFAIK.


So I think outta the three single cores I'd go with the 146 at this point, but now I'm having second thoughts about dual core, and if I kicked in an extra $110 I could get a 165. I have no use for dual core but it would be more future proof if games ever take advantage of the second core greatly.

 

[bladefd]

Instead of getting opteron 146, maybe you should look at Opteron 144. Opteron 144 is not only cheaper but it can reach 3.0 GHz on just air-cooling(Again, it depends on what stepping it is). Wasn't there a Tankguys or some website where they let you choose the stepping? I forgot what website it was but it seems pretty decent.

 

[keeleysam]

I'd go for a 3700+ SD in this situation.

 

[BOLt]

Originally posted by: Nick5324
144 @ monarch for $179 (+ship) Link

Edit: Their site is really slow right now, not sure what's going on.

 

[duragezic]

Ah well I ended up getting the 146 from Tankguys. The 3700 SD was about the same price as the 146 so although it would be better, I'm betting on a higher overclock.. maybe not the best idea, but hey I guess I'm risky.

Damn tho, the tax + shipping killed me. $240 total for it. Now another $440 for mobo, PSU, and 7800GT. Damn this better be worth it!