Help WTB Phenom 720,550 Unlockable

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Mitsel

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Hello everybody i am interested in buying what the title says. If anybody can give any help on what is the best batch :confused: or something else that i don't know and it will help me getting the right cpu i would be thankfull:P:P Anybody sells any cpu like them can pm me but i can't send messages as i am new and he must include email for answer him back. Thanks!:D:D
 
Ethan3.14159 said:
It's really just luck of the draw. Your motherboard plays an important role as well. What board are you using?
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Thanks for the answer Ethan. Actually i am building a new budget system and i haven't bought any motherboard yet. I suppose something from Gigabyte of maybe Asrock (for first time) which is said that unlock with good chances will be my choice i guess. Any suggestion or help will be appreciated!! I am interested to buy a compo if someone wants to make any change!!!
 
FairDoos said:
Just to add i also use Dominator GT RAM not only does it look awsome but it is emensely fast :P

Rest of my rig in my sig! :)
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Although i can't build something like this as it is really too much for my needs i want to ask if you got nice overclocking as it is said this goes much UP!!:o
 
Mitsel said:
Although i can't build something like this as it is really too much for my needs i want to ask if you got nice overclocking as it is said this goes much UP!!:o
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Arr owell :) it OC's quite nice actually ive only manage to take it to 3.5Ghz so fare but im waiting on either water cooling or a better air cooler so i can get higher but she does OC beautifully :good:
 
Mitsel said:
Hello everybody i am interested in buying what the title says. If anybody can give any help on what is the best batch :confused: or something else that i don't know and it will help me getting the right cpu i would be thankfull:P:P Anybody sells any cpu like them can pm me but i can't send messages as i am new and he must include email for answer him back. Thanks!:D:D
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You're asking to buy a CPU in the wrong section, you need 100 posts in order to access buy/sell. Pretty sure you should come back when you have said posts.
 
Springy182 said:
You're asking to buy a CPU in the wrong section, you need 100 posts in order to access buy/sell. Pretty sure you should come back when you have said posts.
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Yeap need 100 posts for entering buy/sell section but i am asking for some suggestions from owners that have succeed in unlocking all 4 cores from dual cores cpus to tell me their compo..I am going to buy a second hand compo if someones wants to sell but as i don't believe i will find anyone i am going to buy a new one and i need some suggestions. I have read it is a matter of luck but i want to get the better chances by learning as much as possible:o:o
 
I would get the 720, even though I have a 550 that unlocked I was super lucky. Plus I got it when it first came out, which is more likely to not have faulty cores. Now that they've been out for awhile, chances of unlocking are not so good. So get the 720, it's only not even $20 more for a guaranteed extra core.

I also recommend the board I have, it's full AM3 so you'll be needing DDR3 ram too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128397

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227495

If you want a full ATX board that supports crossfire and still uses DDR2 ram than get this one (no internal graphics though do you have a card?)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387
 
87dtna said:
I would get the 720, even though I have a 550 that unlocked I was super lucky. Plus I got it when it first came out, which is more likely to not have faulty cores. Now that they've been out for awhile, chances of unlocking are not so good. So get the 720, it's only not even $20 more for a guaranteed extra core.
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Well I am stunned.:P But either way they better grab one, from what I have heard both are being discontinued the first of the year. Go figure, two of the best selling ones and they are dropping them.
 
87dtna said:
I would get the 720, even though I have a 550 that unlocked I was super lucky. Plus I got it when it first came out, which is more likely to not have faulty cores. Now that they've been out for awhile, chances of unlocking are not so good. So get the 720, it's only not even $20 more for a guaranteed extra core.

I also recommend the board I have, it's full AM3 so you'll be needing DDR3 ram too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128397

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227495

If you want a full ATX board that supports crossfire and still uses DDR2 ram than get this one (no internal graphics though do you have a card?)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387
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Seems like you are in my mind!!;)
Lately as i can't find any guaranteed working 550 (except if you want to sell me yours) :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
I was thinking if i have to go on an 720 which trully costs a few more $$ but at last will have a tricore cpu if i fail to unlock the fourth core..
So your suggestion seems very wise to my ears..
Generally i was spending a lot of hours playing games at past (few years ago) but not any more.
Most of the pc that i have build was mATX as i didn't need something more..
Your suggestions on newegg i would say is what exactly i need and i do own 4gb 1333 DDR3 ram that could do the job.
Unfortunately i don't find if newegg can post to Greece where i live..:mad::mad:
 
Mitsel said:
Seems like you are in my mind!!;)
Lately as i can't find any guaranteed working 550 (except if you want to sell me yours) :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
I was thinking if i have to go on an 720 which trully costs a few more $$ but at last will have a tricore cpu if i fail to unlock the fourth core..
So your suggestion seems very wise to my ears..
Generally i was spending a lot of hours playing games at past (few years ago) but not any more.
Most of the pc that i have build was mATX as i didn't need something more..
Your suggestions on newegg i would say is what exactly i need and i do own 4gb 1333 DDR3 ram that could do the job.
Unfortunately i don't find if newegg can post to Greece where i live..:mad::mad:
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Newegg don't ship outside of US, so you can't buy there unfortunately.

What you said earlier about getting either Gigabit or ASRock board, ASRock are just the cheap Asus boards and aren't very good really, you would be better off going with something more solid, like, as you said, Gigabit, Asus or Foxconn
 
Aastii said:
Newegg don't ship outside of US, so you can't buy there unfortunately.

What you said earlier about getting either Gigabit or ASRock board, ASRock are just the cheap Asus boards and aren't very good really, you would be better off going with something more solid, like, as you said, Gigabit, Asus or Foxconn
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Thanks for answering Aastii
That's very dissapointing:(:(:(:(
There are some nice offers in newegg and unfortunately i don't have anybody living there to receive for me and then post it here..
Once more unlucky.
Always a fun of Gigabyte and never got dissapointed as their motherboards live reliable forever!!
Don't know why but i didn't like Asus from the beggining and Foxconn isn't very popular here..
Anyway nice prices for US ONLY :(:(:(
 
I generally use Gigabyte, but Asus are good boards too. Used them since before the Socket 7 days. For AMD Gigabyte usually has alittle better layout. Foxconn is 50/50, they make some good board but some are just crap. They tend to make better Intel boards then AMD.

MSI has been making some pretty good AMD boards, but I will go for a Gigabyte or Asus first. In the past I have had alot of buggie isues with MSI boards from faulty boards to some really weird laidout bios setting.
 
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StrangleHold said:
I generally use Gigabyte, but Asus are good boards too. Used them since before the Socket 7 days. For AMD Gigabyte usually has alittle better layout. Foxconn is 50/50, they make some good board but some are just crap. They tend to make better Intel boards then AMD.

MSI has been making some pretty good AMD boards, but I will go for a Gigabyte or Asus first. In the past I have had alot of buggie isues with MSI boards from faulty boards to some really weird laidout bios setting.
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Socket 7 days.....
Yes Gigabyte is very reliable!!
Zero Cool member at the trade/sell section says for an 720 that succesfully unlocks with his Asus board.
I suppose Asus must be a nice choice for my purpose..
I can't send this guy a private message to learn if he would like to send his cpu.
That would save me from seeing if i got lucky in a random buy ;)
 
If your going with AM2+ or a AM3 board, the Gigabyte GA MA790X UD4P DDR2 and GA MA790XT UD4P DDR3 are some of the best unlocking the cores. I have the GA MA790X UD4P with a 720 unlocked.
 
StrangleHold said:
If your going with AM2+ or a AM3 board, the Gigabyte GA MA790X UD4P DDR2 and GA MA790XT UD4P DDR3 are some of the best unlocking the cores. I have the GA MA790X UD4P with a 720 unlocked.
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Thanks for information Strangehold :o
I will rather go on AM3 board as i do have DDR3 Rams that need to be activated again..
Nice and not very expensive motherboard.:good:
Did you know what to buy or just lucky?
+1 720 unlocked ( I must go 720 than 550 i think).
 
I build computers for customers on the side, so I tend to try alot of boards out. To save some money if your not planning on crossfire later. The GA MA770T UD3P is a good little single slot board that will unlock them. Alittle lacking in the cooling dept, but doesnt seem to be a problem, a kick butt board for the price.
 
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