Please recommend AMD CPU for this MB

[craftech]

I just picked this one up at a very good price:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3332167&SID=

What would you recommend as best bang for the buck AMD processor for it?

This one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103727

Or something else.

John

 

[busydude]

What is the primary use for this computer?

Phenom II 965 is a good CPU, cannot go wrong with that.

 

[jacktesterson]

I have a similar, same brand and chipset board in my HTPC running a 965. Works perfect. I have it encoding video as we speak.

I would drop a 1055t in it myself if your looking in the price range, and overclock it. If your not O/C'ing like me in my HTPC, then go with the 965. It idles at incredibly low power usage levels, and overall with Cool and Quiet, but has some juice when needed like encoding, etc.

 

[Sickamore]

Good cpu choice.

 

[Arkaign]

If you're not an extreme user, something like a Propus quad might make more sense at around $100ish.

 

[craftech]

What is the primary use for this computer?

Phenom II 965 is a good CPU, cannot go wrong with that.

General computer. I have an XP Pro fast computer for video editing, but my general purpose computer is an older BX board running Windows 98SE. Also have a good laptop. Haven't used non-Intel boards yet. This will be my first.

Thanks,

John

 

[craftech]

If you're not an extreme user, something like a Propus quad might make more sense at around $100ish.

You mean this one?

http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-Pro.../dp/B003M7BLOW

John

 

[craftech]

I have a similar, same brand and chipset board in my HTPC running a 965. Works perfect. I have it encoding video as we speak.

I would drop a 1055t in it myself if your looking in the price range, and overclock it. If your not O/C'ing like me in my HTPC, then go with the 965. It idles at incredibly low power usage levels, and overall with Cool and Quiet, but has some juice when needed like encoding, etc.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103851

Would it be worth the difference in cost?

Thanks,

John

 

[fffblackmage]

For a "general computer," I'd go with the Athlon II X4.

 

[busydude]

For a "general computer," I'd go with the Athlon II X4.

Yup, my vote for this too.

 

[Skiprudder]

Yeah, if you're not gaming a 4-core Athlon is great. The 640 is a really nice value at only $99:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103871

That Gigabyte board also has very nice built in overclocking, so the 955BE can easily hit 3.6-3.8ghz or better without any voltage tweaks or in-depth tweaking. It's more gaming oriented however, but at only $140 it's also a very nice deal:
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php...4959bfa21ffa9433fde3f1998b2c5bf5a4ee2a7b0f128

 

[craftech]

Thanks for the advice. Which Athlon II X4?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...+II+X4&x=0&y=0

John

EDIT: Thanks Skip. I think we were posting at the same time. I didn't see your post when I typed this.

 

[busydude]

Thanks for the advice. Which Athlon II X4? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...+II+X4&x=0&y=0 John EDIT: Thanks Skip. I think we were posting at the same time. I didn't see your post when I typed this.

Athlon II X4 640, for $99 its the best bang for the buck. Just don't expect it to have much head room in terms of overclocking.

 

[craftech]

Athlon II X4 640, for $99 its the best bang for the buck. Just don't expect it to have much head room in terms of overclocking.

I may get that one. Thanks to everyone for all this help. More than anyone could ask for. Mild overclock, stock fan and heatsink. $100. Sounds like a good choice.

Thanks again,

John

 

[kmmatney]

My Athlon X4 easily overclocked to 3.4Ghz. It would run at 3.6Ghz, but I back it down (good enough). I'm happy with it.

I have the $99 one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...871&cm_re=athlon_II_X4-_-19-103-871-_-Product

 

[jacktesterson]

Yep I also say 640 x4.

I have a 965 BE and a Athlon II x3 405e for sale

 

[craftech]

How cheap do you wanna go?

If it's just general purpose do you really need a quad core? What is the most CPU intensive thing you do?

You can get dual core Athlon IIs for under $50. Put the money saved towards a SSD, you'll get a 'snappier' system feel for sure.

Actually although I use a separate computer for video editing, I may use this one for that so the quad core is probably worth the extra few dollars.

John

 

[craftech]

I reconsidered what I wanted to spend. I was thinking of installing the AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition in the motherboard:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103894

However it doesn't seem to be listed under Gigabyte CPU support for that board.

http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3425

Is there any reason anyone can think of that it wouldn't work well?

Thanks again.

John

 

[busydude]

I reconsidered what I wanted to spend. I was thinking of installing the AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition in the motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc....aspx?pid=3425 Is there any reason anyone can think of that it wouldn't work well?

To answer your question: No, it should work just fine. The reason it was not listed is cos its a new chip.

Do you mind if I ask you why you are going with this particular one, when you can buy a 1055T at the same price?

 

[craftech]

To answer your question: No, it should work just fine. The reason it was not listed is cos its a new chip.

Do you mind if I ask you why you are going with this particular one, when you can buy a 1055T at the same price?

I don't think the extra cores will be utilized on a 1055T even with my Vegas video editing software and the 970 is a faster cpu with an unlocked multiplier.

John

 

[busydude]

I don't think the extra cores will be utilized on a 1055T even with my Vegas video editing software and the 970 is a faster cpu with an unlocked multiplier. John

I do not have any experience with that software.. so I cannot comment on that.

Generally speaking, a 1055T can be easily overclocked to 3.5Ghz with turbo on(You might have to bump the voltage slightly).

The way I see it, under the present conditions, a X4 970 is not a good value.

 

[Arkaign]

I do not have any experience with that software.. so I cannot comment on that.

Generally speaking, a 1055T can be easily overclocked to 3.5Ghz with turbo on(You might have to bump the voltage slightly).

The way I see it, under the present conditions, a X4 970 is not a good value.

Agreed. Things are just going to get more multithreaded going forward. Spending the same on a PhII X4 vs. a PhII X6 doesn't make sense. Overclocking PhII X4/X6 even without the Black Editions isn't hugely difficult. I have a PhII 805 (stock 2.5Ghz) running happily at 3.5Ghz, and it was not an unlocked CPU. 3.5ghz or higher is child's play on any X6 AFAIK.

 

[craftech]

Maybe I should research it further. Thanks to both of you. I'll read up on the 1055T a little more.

John

 

[Rhoxed]

the thubans are great clockers (10XXT's) the 1055T i feel is a better option than the 970

 

[Jdawg84]

If you're going to spend 165 for the X4 might as well spend 10 bucks more for the 1055T at 179.99