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Socket 939 CPU upgrade. Which one

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Indred

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I'm in the process of upgrading my cpu and can't decide on which CPU to get. I've been looking and I've pretty much decided on a dual core cpu. Kinda fond of the Opty 170 as its a good Overclocker from what i've read and good price. I was also looking at a few others. So When in doubt i ask the pros. I you could have any dual core socket 939 cpu under $400 us what would it be? Thanks.
 
I think an x2 4600+ is probably the best bang for buck way to go. Not sure about overclock-ability but toms cpu charts do not show much a difference below a 4800+. Also you might want to check out the opterons but i don't know too much about them. Either way, both are dual core and better than an FX-5* option.
 
Thanks for not mentioning the cursed *stutters* FX Option. So thats one vote for the x2 4600+ any one else have any thoughts?
 
The OEM FX-60's at Tiger Direct at $320 with a free motherboard seem like the best option for 939 right now IMO
 
I just upgraded to the X2 3800 from my 3000. But that is because I hate spending a lot of money on processors since they always soon depreciate.
 
Im in the same boat...trying to decide if I want the Opteron 170 and overclock or just get the Opteron 185 for $135 more...currently I'm leaning toward the Opteron 185. Till you buy the required heatsink with the Tiger Direct deal (to keep the warranty - check the bottom of the page) and pay shipping it's not worth it to me over the $335 Opteron 185 with free shipping from newegg.
 
Originally posted by: jasonja
The OEM FX-60's at Tiger Direct at $320 with a free motherboard seem like the best option for 939 right now IMO
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CANNOT go wrong with that one. Fastest dual-core for s939. Jump at it, it won't be around long.
 
Originally posted by: Dadofamunky
CANNOT go wrong with that one. Fastest dual-core for s939. Jump at it, it won't be around long.
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The fastest is an FX-62 (2.8GHz) not FX-60 (2.6GHz).

I'll throw in another vote for the X2 4600+ since I just got one back in December. I currently have mine in between FX-60 & FX-62 speeds at 2.7GHz, however I'm replacing the original HSF for a better one and hopefully I'll be able to get a stable 2.8-3.0GHz. Not bad considering if was significantly cheaper than an FX processor.

 
Originally posted by: whatupdet
Originally posted by: Dadofamunky
CANNOT go wrong with that one. Fastest dual-core for s939. Jump at it, it won't be around long.
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The fastest is an FX-62 (2.8GHz) not FX-60 (2.6GHz).

I'll throw in another vote for the X2 4600+ since I just got one back in December. I currently have mine in between FX-60 & FX-62 speeds at 2.7GHz, however I'm replacing the original HSF for a better one and hopefully I'll be able to get a stable 2.8-3.0GHz. Not bad considering if was significantly cheaper than an FX processor.
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The FX-62 is AM2-only so the fastest s939 dual-core is indeed the FX-60/Opteron 185...

 
Originally posted by: Furen
The FX-62 is AM2-only so the fastest s939 dual-core is indeed the FX-60/Opteron 185...
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Edit: I could have swore I seen them at NCIX about 3-6 months back and I just read a few forums in which people said they were(at the time of the posting) ordering them.
I don't know..... but after searching around you are correct that there are no FX-62 processors for Socket 939.
Either way the FX-60 is a waste unless you can they can stably overclock to 3.2GHz or better on air cooling and even still it's still too much to pay.
 
Originally posted by: Dadofamunky
Originally posted by: jasonja
The OEM FX-60's at Tiger Direct at $320 with a free motherboard seem like the best option for 939 right now IMO
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CANNOT go wrong with that one. Fastest dual-core for s939. Jump at it, it won't be around long.
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Got my vote. You should definately take a look at the FX-60.
 
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