opteron 148 vs. x2 3800

[compwarez]

i want to install vista.

should i buy opty 148 or x2 3800 for it?

i got ocz plat. rev.2 (512x2), DFI motherboard and 6800 GT.

 

[myocardia]

That depends on whether you want to have a faster single-core processor, or a slower dual-core processor.

 

[RallyMaster]

X2 3800+ and OC it.

 

[Mucker]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
X2 3800+ and OC it.

Single cores are soooooo yesterday

.....they are both good processors but how can you resist an AMD dual-core for $150....

 

[itsrunninghot]

Originally posted by: Mucker

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
X2 3800+ and OC it.

Single cores are soooooo yesterday

.....they are both good processors but how can you resist an AMD dual-core for $150....

I've seen quite a few people hitting 2.7-2.8 with the newer stepping x2 3800's.
Placed my order yesterday.

 

[compwarez]

is x2 3800 really better than opty 146 or 148?

 

[Pens1566]

I have the 148 @ 2.75 on air. No problems. But I bought it for $220 when the 3800s were around $300+. With the current prices, and OC'ing, I'd go with the 3800. It's way cheaper, and will at least hit 2.5 on the right board.