Opteron 165 or Athlon 64 X2 4400+

[mazeroth]

Newegg has the Opteron 165 retail for $325 while the Athlon 64 X2 4400+ runs $463. Is the Athlon 64 X2 4400+ worth the extra $138? The only difference I can see is the L1 cache, but some sites have them both listed as the same.

Thanks!

 

[atybimf]

The Opteron 165 runs at 1.8GHz. The X2 4400+ runs at 2.2GHz. However, I would recommend the Opteron 165 because you should be able to overclock it to 2.2GHz easy, and not have to spend the extra $138.

 

[dalearyous]

i had the same question and ended up going with opteron 175. although my case came day late so i can't build it and tell ya when it oc'd to

 

[GuitarDaddy]

The opteron 165 seems to be one of the better overclocking dual core chips, if you want to overclock then definately go for the 165, but make sure you get a good overclocking board that will do high HTT. However if your not into overclocking the 4400+ would be well worth the extra

 

[atybimf]

I would recommend buying the Opty 165 from www.tankguys.biz if you end up deciding to go for it. Great price, great service, and you know what stepping you're getting beforehand.

 

[Unkno]

165.

 

[irev210]

and now you know why the 165 has been discontinued.