What CPU?

garethpletts · 01-03-2008, 07:37 PM

Hi,
I'm in need of a bit of advice and would appreciate any help. I'm looking to build a new system (pretty quickly) after my old Socket A motherboard finally went. I am an AMD fan and have no interest in Intel (sorry Intel fans) and am also quite keen in gaming. So I want to build a pretty quick new system, the only thing is I'm not sure which CPU to get. I've decided to either get the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition or the AMD Phenom 9600, but which one would be better?

Thankyou
Gareth

daisymtc · 01-03-2008, 07:46 PM

AMD have bug for Phenom. Not worth buying until they fix it.

Iluvpenguins · 01-09-2008, 12:16 AM

you're contradicting yourself. You are keen on gaming yet you aren't considering Intel's Core 2 Duos as an option

StrangleHold · 01-09-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garethpletts

Hi,
I'm in need of a bit of advice and would appreciate any help. I'm looking to build a new system (pretty quickly) after my old Socket A motherboard finally went. I am an AMD fan and have no interest in Intel (sorry Intel fans) and am also quite keen in gaming. So I want to build a pretty quick new system, the only thing is I'm not sure which CPU to get. I've decided to either get the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition or the AMD Phenom 9600, but which one would be better?

Thankyou
Gareth

It turnes out the bug in the L3 on the Phenom was way over blown. Its only been duplicated in the Lab, never happed in a real life system on a Desktop or Server. Hard choice betwwn the 6400 and 9600. I would probably go for the 189 buck Phenom 9500 and overclock it some, theres not but a 100 MHZ between them. If you do go for the 9600 get the unlocked Black Edition.

StrangleHold · 01-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffreyf

Depends on what mobo you are using. But I would mostlikely go with the Phenom. It has only recieved good reviews. For more info search my site: www.computerknowledgeforyou.com.

The photo of the Phenom Socket on your site is not a AM2+ Phenom socket. It is a Socket 1207 for the Barcelona. The Phenom still uses the same AM2 Socket
AM2/AM2+ socket

StrangleHold · 01-10-2008, 12:37 AM

Not Agitated, just thought you might want to know

[-0MEGA-] · 01-10-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffreyf

Depends on what mobo you are using. But I would mostlikely go with the Phenom. It has only recieved good reviews. For more info search my site: www.computerknowledgeforyou.com.

The Phenom is not the best choice, the Core 2 Quads are much better performers and overclockers.

There are also loads of negative reviews, especially with the bugs of Phenom that have to do with the computer locking up after heavy load for an extended period of time.

ThatGuy16 · 01-10-2008, 09:23 PM

I wouldn't even consider a phenom. I would consider the 6400+ over the phenom. You could wait a little after the 20th for the new dual core intel cpu's to come out and the prices settle down.

01-03-2008, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
garethpletts New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2	What CPU? Hi, I'm in need of a bit of advice and would appreciate any help. I'm looking to build a new system (pretty quickly) after my old Socket A motherboard finally went. I am an AMD fan and have no interest in Intel (sorry Intel fans) and am also quite keen in gaming. So I want to build a pretty quick new system, the only thing is I'm not sure which CPU to get. I've decided to either get the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition or the AMD Phenom 9600, but which one would be better? Thankyou Gareth

01-09-2008, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	you're contradicting yourself. You are keen on gaming yet you aren't considering Intel's Core 2 Duos as an option __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

01-10-2008, 12:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: And you think your safe! Posts: 7,991	Not Agitated, just thought you might want to know __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600 3.3ghz. Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 1066 944mhz. 4gb. PNY 8800GT/VD964 W/D RE2 Sata 3.0 500gb. There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

01-10-2008, 09:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,452	I wouldn't even consider a phenom. I would consider the 6400+ over the phenom. You could wait a little after the 20th for the new dual core intel cpu's to come out and the prices settle down. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-03-2008, 07:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,684	AMD have bug for Phenom. Not worth buying until they fix it.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Did I fry my CPU?	Metzzen1	CPUs and Overclocking	19	04-22-2006 01:52 AM
CPU bent pins	Devin009	CPUs and Overclocking	13	09-25-2005 10:55 AM
how to change CPU??	taipan541	CPUs and Overclocking	2	09-18-2005 08:57 PM
Upgrading to new CPU	Revan586	CPUs and Overclocking	7	08-26-2005 08:30 PM
overclocking guide pt 2	Rick G	CPUs and Overclocking	0	02-07-2004 05:45 AM