Would this be a good combo: +3800 X2 & Abit AN8 SLI

[videopho]

abit an8 sli
AMD® Boxed Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ (2.0GHz)

 

[jlbenedict]

I have the exact setup. It is an excellent combo. Be sure to update the BIOS to the latest version. Its extremely stable.

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: jlbenedict
I have the exact setup. It is an excellent combo. Be sure to update the BIOS to the latest version. Its extremely stable.

great! thx. how is overclock on these combo?

 

[jlbenedict]

Well, to be honest, I'm running at stock speeds. I'm more of a "stability freak" than an "overclocking nut"

Make sure you have a nice, strong & stable power supply. It will be a nice combo then

 

[freddy418]

if you plan on doing any overclocking, I'd recommend an opteron 165 over the x2 3800.

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: freddy418
if you plan on doing any overclocking, I'd recommend an opteron 165 over the x2 3800.

Hmm...Now it raises another question. Overclocking aside, which cpu is better, performance wise?
I recently paid $311.99 + tax @ Micro Center for a retailed +3800 X2 Manchester. What's price range for an Opteron 165?
BTW, I help building a gaming rig for my friend. Here is what I've purchased so far:
ultra-500w psu
xion ii case
abit an8 sli
AMD® Boxed Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ (2.0GHz)
ocz gold ddr

 

[jimbob200521]

for overclocking, go opteron over x2.

btw, for referance for the op, i have my x2 3800+ @ 2.6ghz, which seems to be about all that people are able to get out of them, while with the opterons, ive heard they can usually get 100mhz+ higher than that