Originally posted by: Zebo
Are you willing to overclock? Best bet is a (rev 6) CD 3800+ and make into 5600+ for $120, second best bet is Opteron 170 for $190 and make into FX62.
I don't suggest buying single core at all.
Opteron 165 is ok deal but your board won't be able to get much out of it as it's HTT limited.
Originally posted by: warpigeon
Sorry for my laziness here but can I ask if it's as simple as popping out the 3200+ and replacing it with the 3800+ you suggested? No bios flashes or changes, etc.?