Best option for Socket 939?

[suffah]

I don't want to make a move to a new platform (yet), currently running a X2 3800+. Should I bother upgrading my existing chip? Any suggestions?

 

[BlueWeasel]

No, stick with the X2 and overclock it.

 

[thegimp03]

I second the overclock suggestion. The x2 3800's hit around 2.4 ghz easily.

 

[Munky]

Keep the X2 until you move to a new platform.

 

[keldog7]

Yup...overclocking that puppy will achieve most of the remaining potential from the "939 platform" If it doesn't overclock well, you might pick up an Opteron 165 for CHEAP, and try it instead.

 

[Dadofamunky]

Yep, I have a setup shown in my sig and I just grabbed an X2 4800+ as an upgrade for Xmas... probably give me another year or two of life before I do a system build again...

The 4800+ can be had at Newegg for $248; they also have the FX-60 for $448, which is the fastest S939 chip out there. In both cases that's the best price around. For me, the 4800+ made sense because it's $200 cheaper; the extra money for 200 MHz and an unlocked multiplier wasn't worth it.

But those are the two best chips on 939 and they WILL be completely off the market by New Years; get it now if you're going to.

 

[amheck]

Originally posted by: Dadofamunky

The 4800+ can be had at Newegg for $248;

Do you have a link for this? I can't find it? We're talking Socket 939, right?