From Athlon 64 to Pentium D 805

[TheJollyFellow]

I'm trying to sell my s939 3400+ @2.5GHz (OC'd), and I'd like to go with a cheap 805 dual core, as I've heard it overclocks well, and I am doing a lot of multi-tasking, and less and less gaming. Any advice one way or the other? I have a used water cooling setup (6002, D4, dual heatercore etc. etc.) coming in the mail, and that's what I'll be using to cool either one. Is it not worth the upgrade? I've seen all the threads on the 805, I'm just wondering if anyone has noticed any performace differences in their adventures....
Thanks!

 

[F1shF4t]

there is a huge performance difference going to dual core, but thats talking about going from 2.5ghz a64 to a 2.25ghz X2 (first overclock of my x2), i just like being able to do a lot at once, no more lag when virus scan comes on or msn window opens.

On another note u would have to change ur ram mobo etc to use the intel dual core, why dont u sell the single core chip and just buy the 3800+ X2, cause in the end when u change boards mem etc it will cost u same or more for the upgrade.

 

[jlbenedict]

Not worth it really.

To overclock that 805 is going to require a good motherboard that costs a pretty penny. It seems to get a comparable Intel motherboard with the same features as an equal AMD board requires a little more $$$

Then of course, you'll have to invest in some DDR2, if you get one of the latest Intel boards....

The move you are planning on making doesn't seem to make alot of sense

 

[Markfw]

As said, with the motherboard, memory and cooling, you are better off with a $295 X2 3800

 

[DrMrLordX]

Agreed. For some reason, the 805s are real hit-and miss as overclockers as well. Some folks brag about getting them to 3.7 ghz on the stock cooler, but then others will moan about maxing the chip out at 3.4-3.5 ghz with a good aftermarket cooler.

I don't know why, but I suspect that Intel is badging all the remaining Smithfield cores they're selling as 805s, which means you could be getting the equivelant of an 820, 830, 840, or even 840EE when you buy one.

An X2-3800+ would be a better deal and is a great multitasker.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

I have to concur with everyone else. I'd consider an 805-based system for a new build, but it seems to me that any money you'd save in the transition wouldn't justify the hassle, especially if you are generally satisfied with the way your system runs now.