Choice between Operton and 3700??

[arthurh]

I'm looking to purchase either this CPU


http:///www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103539


or this CPU.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103596


Which would you pick and why?

 

[Max_C]

I don't know the first thing about the Opteron processors, but I will say that you can save a few bucks and get free 2nd shipping on the 3700+ over at zipzoomfly.com

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80719-5

I just bought that exact processor from there.

I didn't even consider the Opteron line when making my choice. I'll be curious to see how this thread pans out to see if maybe I should have.

Max.

 

[fishmahn]

Are you overclocking? If yes, pick the Opteron. If no, pick the cheapest.

Its pretty much the same CPU, but Opterons go through a lot more stress testing and verification, so they tend to overclock better than the less tested/verified A64's. At stock speeds, they're the same (they're pretty much the same CPU even though the core names are different).

Mike.

 

[arthurh]

Are you overclocking? If yes, pick the Opteron. If no, pick the cheapest.

Its pretty much the same CPU, but Opterons go through a lot more stress testing and verification, so they tend to overclock better than the less tested/verified A64's. At stock speeds, they're the same (they're pretty much the same CPU even though the core names are different).

I do intend to OC, however the San Diego OCs pretty good as well. Although the reviews I've read do seem to indicate that the Opteron would probably be the better choice. Just my opinion. Also this particular Opteron is a Venice core w/1M L2!!!!

Thanks for your input. :lol:

 

[arthurh]

Thanks for the link. 8)