X2 Vs. Opteron

[Mustang64p]

Hey there. I'm building a comp with these specs as of now (below). I just havent decided on whether or not I should get teh opteron 170 or X2 4200. Prices are the same but I will more than likely not be overclocking it any time soon (years). Would I still be ahead to get teh opteron? or GO X2 4200 (should i step it up to 4400? i could if necessary). Thanks in advance.

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[drifter106]

I'm in the same boat.. you will probably have most people telling you to go with the optereon. The opteron is going to give you additional cache, been tested to a higher degree and will probably run a little cooler. I have priced the 170 at about $399 (retail). If your not going to o'c it may be worth it to you to go for the 175 (2.2) for an additional $61 and get an aftermarket heatsink.

 

[Phluxed]

Heres my response AKA most people. Opteron.

 

[TSS]

found this thread on it:

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=28&threadid=1733490

opteron does sound like a good deal, most favored of all is the 165. if you wanna grab a 4400+, might aswell grab a opteron 175. same price same cache same clockspeed, better sillicon though. (atleast where i live). but best still would be the 170 or 165.

 

[theMan]

definately the opteron. cheaper, overclocks way better.

 

[johnnqq]

get the cheaper one.

 

[Mustang64p]

so get the opteron even though I dont plan on overclocking?

 

[Phluxed]

The thing is, you should and CAN overclock it with the stock HSF.