AM3 x6 1055T bottleneck?

[mershaq]

I really would like a 6950 but cannot afford it if i go for a i5

will it still be ok to get the 1055T and last for a couple of years?

Also will there be a bulldower in this prcerange that can be an alternative

 

[cutebeans]

It's better to get an Phenom x4 than 1055T especially for gaming.

 

[mershaq]

would you take the phenom x4 over the i3?

 

[cutebeans]

The i3 is better in most games while the phenom is better in some.

It's up to you. The i3 is overall better.

I like the phenom because it has 4 cores lol. While i3 is dual core.

 

[mershaq]

which one for bf3 even if i get the 965

 

[mershaq]

and if i get the i3 will that bottleneck the 6950?

 

[cutebeans]

Don't worry, if there is a bottleneck, it will only be minimal. If you were to go 6970 and above then there would surely be a big bottleneck.

What is your monitor resolution?

 

[mershaq]

1600 x 1200

 

[mershaq]

http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=1464

so this and a cooler will have it better than an i3

but would an i3 be better if both were not overclocked

 

[dormantreign]

I still like the 1055 6 cores over the 4 cores. Mine o'cs to 3.8Ghz.

 

[mershaq]

is there a difference between the normal and black editions?

 

[mershaq]

i don't think i can get the black editions so we will it still be worth getting the 955

 

[megamanx00]

I say go with the Phenom II 955BE and a good CPU cooler to overclock it. The Sunbeam core contact freezer is probably the best among the cheaper coolers right now. Newer C3 chips overclock to around 3.8ghz with air though some people get over 4.0ghz. With overclocking, your mileage will vary so be sure to read a guide first 😀.

 

[mershaq]

why not get the 965BE or is the 955BE better?

 

[megamanx00]

why not get the 965BE or is the 955BE better?

The only difference is that a 965BE has a higher multiplier than a 955BE so it's not exactly better. Of course, there is a better chance that a 955BE will run a little hotter or use a little more power at those speeds which is why it was not marked as a 965 or 975, but as 384-BIT says it really just depends on your particular chip what OC you can reach with a good air cooler. Just because a chip is marked as a 965BE or 975BE does not mean it will overclock to a higher speed, but it does mean you will pay more for it 😀.