Opteron 148, Opteron 165, or Athlon 3800+...Which one?

[frizzybangs]

My new pc will mainly be for gaming and ripping and burning dvds, and downloading. Is dual core the way to go and if so which one is the better option; the 165 or the 3800+? If dual core is not the way to go then is the 148 the best bet? I need some help cause i know how to build and oc computers, but i don't know a lot about the techniqual info that i would like to know. I would just like some input from some knowledgable ppl. Thanks

 

[akahai]

If you OC and play games, you probably want to go with DC, personally I will pick the 165 over the 3800 for the extra cache and the possibility of getting a very good stepping to allow OC it over 2.6GHZ.

 

[AntiStatic]

My 148 @ 2.95 would disagree with you akahai. Many hardcore gamers still choose single core chips, especially if you can get one cheap. I had my 148 over 3ghz for most of the winter but scaled it back a little now that spring has sprung and warm weather is here. Very few games can take advantage of dual core yet but I think their time has arrived. I won't be buying any more single core chips.

 

[frizzybangs]

What about all this AM2 biznass. Is it worth waiting on that?

 

[Job]

there's always gonna be something new round the corner - if u wanna go for am2 as soon as it comes out then go for a fast single-core like a 64 3800+ - otherwise, get urself a 165 - almost all of them will reach 2600 and will last you a good long while until you're ready to upgrade

 

[robertk2012]

Originally posted by: AntiStatic
My 148 @ 2.95 would disagree with you akahai. Many hardcore gamers still choose single core chips, especially if you can get one cheap. I had my 148 over 3ghz for most of the winter but scaled it back a little now that spring has sprung and warm weather is here. Very few games can take advantage of dual core yet but I think their time has arrived. I won't be buying any more single core chips.

And a cpu over 2.4-2.6 does what for gaming?

 

[Job]

makes you feel like a big man.....

 

[robertk2012]

Originally posted by: Job
makes you feel like a big man.....

lol that it does.

 

[akahai]

Originally posted by: AntiStatic
My 148 @ 2.95 would disagree with you akahai. Many hardcore gamers still choose single core chips, especially if you can get one cheap. I had my 148 over 3ghz for most of the winter but scaled it back a little now that spring has sprung and warm weather is here. Very few games can take advantage of dual core yet but I think their time has arrived. I won't be buying any more single core chips.

Lol, I should be more clear about what I was saying. My recommendation was based on OP's need to rip and burn DVD (assuming OP is using DVDShrink which is multi thread) and playing game while hosting a server (which I do when I play game), that's why I recommend the dual core. If you are getting single core, I did say get one of those new Opty 144 CAB1E stepping, I got my to 320MHZ FSB stable on stock voltage.

 

[phaxmohdem]

If it were my choice right now, and I could afford either one of those options, I'd probably go for the Opty 165. Right now I have an FX-51 which is like the grand-daddy to modern day Opty 148's I have it back at stock now because it is a horrid overlocker, and I value stability over pure speed these days. It is still a very capable gamer, and is only now starting to show some age. Stuff like rendering, ripping and encoding DVD's make me yearn for a Dual core CPU. Honestly though I've had My FX51 chip now for 2 years (longest I've ever had the same Mobo/chip) and it still plays every game, encodes/rips every DVD, edits my video, renders my 3D animations, mixes audio tracks, and is well ahead of the Vista curve @ stock 2.2gHz. So If you're on a budget, I don't think you'll go wrong by choosing the Opty 148 either.

 

[soloz2]

go with a dual core. I just recently upgraded from my opty 148 to a 165. My 148 was stable at 3Ghz + but I ran it 24/7 at 2.75Ghz. My new 165 CCBBE is stable at 2.9Ghz and benches over 3Ghz (I refuse to give it over 1.5v to make it stable) it runs 24/7 at 2.8Ghz on 1.375v so my dual core is actually much faster than my single core

 

[deadseasquirrel]

What is your budget? What is your current chip/mobo? What video card are you using? What games do you like to play and what resolutions/settings do you like to play at? Do you plan to rip/burn the dvds *while* playing games?