Phenom II 955 and 965

[king game]

phenom II 955 and 965

which will perform good in games

 

[mindless728]

True I mean my CPU is only a AMD Athlon II x 2 @ 3.0Ghz. I'm just saving up for the:

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 140W Quad-Core Processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103692

im saving up for the Phenom II X6 1090T when it comes out

 

[SHANEMARINES]

im saving up for the Phenom II X6 1090T when it comes out

http://xtreview.com/addcomment-id-11814-view-Phenom-II-X6-1090T-Black-edition.html

Wow I didn't even know maybe I should just wait?

Thanks for the reply!

 

[mindless728]

http://xtreview.com/addcomment-id-11814-view-Phenom-II-X6-1090T-Black-edition.html

Wow I didn't even know maybe I should just wait?

Thanks for the reply!

well, can you actually use 6 cores, because it won't help games all that much and its going to be ~$300

for most people here, the X4 955 would be plenty, as i don't think the extra x1 multiplier is worth it since both the 955 and 965 are unlocked

 

[SHANEMARINES]

well, can you actually use 6 cores, because it won't help games all that much and its going to be ~$300

for most people here, the X4 955 would be plenty, as i don't think the extra x1 multiplier is worth it since both the 955 and 965 are unlocked

Hum...

 

[RazberyBandit]

Shane, a significant overclock, or a successful unlock and mild overclock would get you into the performance range of a 965 BE.

However, if you'd rather not risk the current CPU and instead buy a true Quad-Core 965, then you should actually buy this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

That is the C3-stepping model, which is the revised version. It's much better than the original C2-stepping 965. Cheaper, too!

 

[kokin]

Shane, a significant overclock, or a successful unlock and mild overclock would get you into the performance range of a 965 BE.

However, if you'd rather not risk the current CPU and instead buy a true Quad-Core 965, then you should actually buy this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

That is the C3-stepping model, which is the revised version. It's much better than the original C2-stepping 965. Cheaper, too!

Darn, caught him before I could. The C3 stepping has a better IMC, so you can run your RAM up to 1600-1800mhz more stable. It also uses less voltage for the same clocks, so instead of the 4ghz wall most C2 CPUs hit, a C3 965 can hit 4.2ghz @ 1.5V. Just remember to look for the 125W version of the 965 or if you want to be extra sure, check that the model # ends with "...MBOX"(applies for 955 C3 as well). The C2 steppings end with "...IBOX".

 

[SHANEMARINES]

Darn, caught him before I could. The C3 stepping has a better IMC, so you can run your RAM up to 1600-1800mhz more stable. It also uses less voltage for the same clocks, so instead of the 4ghz wall most C2 CPUs hit, a C3 965 can hit 4.2ghz @ 1.5V. Just remember to look for the 125W version of the 965 or if you want to be extra sure, check that the model # ends with "...MBOX"(applies for 955 C3 as well). The C2 steppings end with "...IBOX".

Thanks for the reply back both of you!

I'm at like 175.00 US. So I think I just get my next check and buy the one you guys posted!

 

[RazberyBandit]

Whatcha gonna do with that Athlon II?

Damn, that sounds too Hulk Hogan-ish... LOL

 

[SHANEMARINES]

Whatcha gonna do with that Athlon II?

Damn, that sounds too Hulk Hogan-ish... LOL

lol.

Not sure.

Craigslist? Maybe?

 

[mindless728]

lol.

Not sure.

Craigslist? Maybe?

i would keep it for backup, just in case anything happens

or you could build an HTPC with the Athlon II

 

[RazberyBandit]

It's what, a Regor 250 3.0 GHz? If so, it would make a sweet HTPC CPU. Of course, it could also be overclocked and become a capable, low-power gamer. Much like the Athlon X2 5000+ Black Edition was a couple years ago.

It probably won't fetch much money considering they're like $65 or $70 brand new. You might just wanna hold onto it...

 

[mindless728]

It's what, a Regor 250 3.0 GHz? If so, it would make a sweet HTPC CPU. Of course, it could also be overclocked and become a capable, low-power gamer. Much like the Athlon X2 5000+ Black Edition was a couple years ago.

It probably won't fetch much money considering they're like $65 or $70 brand new. You might just wanna hold onto it...

i have the 240 for my HTPC, not a single hiccup, runs great

actually aside from the lack of crossfire on the HTPC, i like that mobo better, but have to stick with my current, 8GB DDR2 ram is too hard to give up being a developer
(the ram cost me $70 for 4x2GB, i miss how cheap DDR2 was)

 

[guskline]

I have the C2 version of the 965BE and am pleased with it (other than paying $239 for it in August of 2009). I can overclock to 3800 like a charm but frankly keep it stock. As I write this the 955 is @$160 and the 965 is @$184. $24 difference. The performance is close enough to justify either one. I keep my CPUs for quite awhile so I opted for the 965BE which was and still is the fastest AMD. The 6 core is coming out in a few months but I'm mostly using this for gaming so I don't see the advantage to it other than the 1090T (if you can get one) might have a boost feature like the I5- I7 Intels.
Frankly the biggest change for me was the Intel 80 gig SSD followed by the silky smooth XFX 5850 BE.

 

[SHANEMARINES]

It's what, a Regor 250 3.0 GHz? If so, it would make a sweet HTPC CPU. Of course, it could also be overclocked and become a capable, low-power gamer. Much like the Athlon X2 5000+ Black Edition was a couple years ago.

It probably won't fetch much money considering they're like $65 or $70 brand new. You might just wanna hold onto it...

Thank you for your reply and yes it is the AMD Athlon II x 2 @ 3.0Ghz.

You guys are probably right and thank you as well mindless728.