Opteron 146, 148, 150, 152

[DasFox]

If you had your choice, and could afford either a Opteron 146, 148, 150, or 152 for a gaming box, and wanted the best overclocker of the bunch, and money wasn't an issue for buying any of the four, which would you choose and why?

THANKS

P.S. I don't want a X2, or a Intel Core 2, so let's not get into it over these.

 

[n7]

Money's no issue?

Might as well get the 150 then

Personally, i'd be getting the 146 or at most the 148, since with 10/11 multis & a good mobo, you should have nothing stopping you from getting the max OC.

 

[avi85]

Originally posted by: n7
Money's no issue?

Might as well get the 150 then

Personally, i'd be getting the 146 or at most the 148, since with 10/11 multis & a good mobo, you should have nothing stopping you from getting the max OC.

:thumbsup:

 

[DasFox]

What's the multi on the 150 then over the others, higher?

By the way I just added in the 152 since I found out about a killer deal on this one too.

THANKS

 

[DasFox]

The only thing that has me turned off about the 152 is Wattage 104.0W, WOW

But I'm planning on putting a Corsair HX620W PSU on my "GameRig" listed in my sig.

ALOHA

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: DasFox
The only thing that has me turned off about the 152 is Wattage 104.0W, WOW

Wattage always goes up when the frequency goes up. Any of the other processors you listed will also be using a minimum of 104 watts at 2.6 Ghz, and that's only if they'll do 2.6 on stock voltage. If they won't, they be using more.

Just get the 150. A 12x multiplier will give you 2.7 Ghz with only a 225 HTT, and 3.0 Ghz with a 250 HTT, assuming the processor will do 3.0 Ghz.

edit: Though I'd save myself >$150, and just buy the A64 4000.

 

[avi85]

Originally posted by: DasFox
The only thing that has me turned off about the 152 is Wattage 104.0W, WOW

But I'm planning on putting a Corsair HX620W PSU on my "GameRig" listed in my sig.

ALOHA

Why don't you tell us how much each one costs, cause even if cost is no object, I don't think you should get a 152 over a 150 if it's $300 more, but if a 152 is only $20 more then I'd say go for it.

Originally posted by: DasFox
The only thing that has me turned off about the 152 is Wattage 104.0W, WOW

But I'm planning on putting a Corsair HX620W PSU on my "GameRig" listed in my sig.

ALOHA

If you have a 620W PS I doubt that power will be a problem, but more important than how much electricity it will use is how hot it will get, heat and wattage are directly related, what do you plan on cooling it with?

 

[RichUK]

Why not the FX57 if money is not an issue?

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: RichUK
Why not the FX57 if money is not an issue?

Good call, that one slipped my mind. It's 200 Mhz faster than an Opty 152, but costs roughly the same.

 

[DasFox]

myocardia, Opterons are better overclockers the a A64 4000. RichUK you can get Opeterons cheaper that are essentially a FX and overclock as well if not better for less.

avi85, Opteron prices:

146 -- $86
148 -- $101
150 -- $124
152 -- $162

 

[DasFox]

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: RichUK
Why not the FX57 if money is not an issue?

Good call, that one slipped my mind. It's 200 Mhz faster than an Opty 152, but costs roughly the same.

Well they don't cost the same now and you can get Optys much CHEAPER!

ALOHA

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: DasFox
myocardia, Opterons are better overclockers the a A64 4000. RichUK you can get Opeterons cheaper that are essentially a FX and overclock as well if not better for less.

avi85, Opteron prices:

146 -- $86
148 -- $101
150 -- $124
152 -- $162

I understand that, i used to own an Opteron 148 Capable of 3Ghz at 1.48v.

But you asked the question if money was not an issue. Now if that was the case then you would obviously buy the best that money can buy.

Now if you looked at a cost effective point of view (bang for your buck), you would probably be safe going with an Opteron 148, as the 11x multi will keep you safe upto 3Ghz on any motherboard, if the chip is capable. Otherwise if your motherboard can handle HTT over 300Mhz then look at the 146. You must bear in mind that not all Opteron?s perform well, I?ve had quite a few in my time. 165, 175, 144 and a 148.

Its all down to the stepping and quality of the memory controllers.

My advice would be to hit ebay and look for some good proven steppings.

 

[avi85]

Originally posted by: DasFox
myocardia, Opterons are better overclockers the a A64 4000. RichUK you can get Opeterons cheaper that are essentially a FX and overclock as well if not better for less.

avi85, Opteron prices:

146 -- $86
148 -- $101
150 -- $124
152 -- $162

I would say 150, but that is cause I'm more of a bang for the buck kind of guy, but if money is really no issue (truth is, that it's only $38 more) go with the 152 (that way you're also guaranteed at least 2.6 GHz with the 152, and 2.7-2.9 should be a cinch)

 

[DasFox]

Well just found out the 152 is out of stock, BOO HOOO

 

[Fuzija]

Where are those prices from?

If you dont mind sharing I am also on a lookout for a cheap and good cpu

Thanks

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Fuzija
Where are those prices from?

If you dont mind sharing I am also on a lookout for a cheap and good cpu

Thanks

www.mwave.com

 

[DasFox]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: Fuzija
Where are those prices from?

If you dont mind sharing I am also on a lookout for a cheap and good cpu

Thanks

www.mwave.com

Oh well the CAT is out of the bag, better run guys to snag these before they're gone, LOL

ALOHA

 

[Fuzija]

tnx, looks like opty 170 is already out of stock

 

[DasFox]

I want the 152, BOOO HOOO

Oh well I'll snag a 150, and if the 152 comes in I'll grab oneof those later.

ALOHA

 

[Mucker]

A 146 has plenty of multiplier (10). A good 939 mb can hit 300 pretty easily and has plenty of multi's for the memory. Plus, all single core Opty's usually average 2800-3000 MHz. (sure there are exceptions both ways) Personally, I wouldn't waste the extra money on anything higher than 146, use it on your future Intel rig.

I've seen many instances where the higher end cpu's are worse overclockers than their lower end bretheren. If you are absolutely against OC, buy the most you can afford.

I am buying no more AMD cpu's, even though the urge is there to pick up more Opty's. My X2 4400 will tide me over just fine until next spring when prices and technology improve. MB revisions and bioses will mature, prices will be more up my alley, and board selection will also improve.

Hopefully, that damn DDR2 will slide back down again by that time.......

 

[lopri]

I'm pretty confident to say that Opteron 146 is binned off from 150 binning, and 144 from 148 binning. 152 is a different beast. (possibly drop-off from FX) I'd get an 146.

 

[DasFox]

Well I bought a 150 for $143, so I'm happy, and hope being a 2.4 I can push it to 3GHz.

ALOHA

 

[Mucker]

Originally posted by: DasFox
Well I bought a 150 for $143, so I'm happy, and hope being a 2.4 I can push it to 3GHz.

ALOHA

Thank God, I was getting tired of your blabbering.............j/k

You made a good choice, it should hit 2800 MHz at least.......

 

[DasFox]

Mucker, blabber blabber blabber, LMAO

Well sheesh I want 3000MHz!

ALOHA

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: DasFox
Mucker, blabber blabber blabber, LMAO

Well sheesh I want 3000MHz!

ALOHA

Then you shouldn't be buying Opterons.
3 GHz is never certain with them.

You need a Core 2 Duo baby!