what the title states, i already ordered Phenom2 X3 720 2,8Ghz black edition for which amounts to 130 dollars including shipping, but i just found a Phenom2 X4 945 3,0Ghz black edition that i can get shipped for free for 140 dollars. should i take the 945 instead? i have only gaming in mind.
Phenom2 X4 945 3,0Ghz VS. Phenom2 X3 720 2,8Ghz
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Analizer
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If gaming then obviously a Quad-Core.
Although I'd check the model if I were you... add another $40 for AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=phenom_ii_x4_965-_-19-103-727-_-Product
Although I'd check the model if I were you... add another $40 for AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=phenom_ii_x4_965-_-19-103-727-_-Product
Laquer Head
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quad for sure
2048Megabytes
Active Member
The only thing to consider is if you send the Phenom II 720 Tri-Core Processor back they are likely going to charge you a 15 percent restocking fee. I would just stick with what you bought rather than lose the 15 percent.
bomberboysk
Active Member
If the OP bought from newegg, and you call and explain things 99% of the time the restocking fee is waived. Or you can refuse delivery, in which case there is no restocking fee.
Really depends, but they dont make a 945BE. There is a 940 AM2+/955/965BE. If its a 945 125W I would just as soon have the 720, probably will unlock and clock better. If its a 945 95W its a toss up. If its a 945 C3, I would take the 945 C3.
What motherboard do you have? You can try to unlock the 720 first, if it unlocks to a quad that will save you the time, shipping costs, etc.
Honestly the 720 is a decent gaming CPU, you probably won't have any bottle neck there for awhile. What Graphics card do you have?
Why bother with a 965 when a C3 955 clocks the same for $20 less-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...08&cm_re=phenom_II_955-_-19-103-808-_-Product
Honestly the 720 is a decent gaming CPU, you probably won't have any bottle neck there for awhile. What Graphics card do you have?
Why bother with a 965 when a C3 955 clocks the same for $20 less-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...08&cm_re=phenom_II_955-_-19-103-808-_-Product
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Mitch?
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If you already order it, just keep it. Mine clocks to 3.2ghz per core, stock volts, and can go as high as 3.9ghz totally stable on all three. there's a chance your 4th core is usable to at least some extent too. for gaming, my 4850 is the bottleneck to my 720 currently. i'd just keep it, wait a bit until something new comes out.
