Which Athlon 965?

ArrizX · 05-03-2010, 04:39 AM

Two options. Only difference I see is power consumption?

I dont understand. Basically I cant afford the computer all at once because I am terrible at saving money if I dont have a desired goal. So, I need to start myself on this computer build and I am going to start with the processor.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-692-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-727-_-Product

Which do I want

Remeniz · 05-03-2010, 05:02 AM

It's a no brainer really.

Go for the 125W version.

ArrizX · 05-03-2010, 12:07 PM

Thats what I figured.

I am being told to get this now......

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103851

But I think I want the 965

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Anyone have any insight?

sniperviper21 · 05-03-2010, 12:27 PM

personally id rather get the quad core, the hex core really only shines when doing ridiculous number crunching, and the quad already owns in that but its really just your decision. They are both "equal"

Oh...
and these are Phenoms, not Athlons like your thread title says lol

ArrizX · 05-03-2010, 12:34 PM

Yeah I was hoping no one would notice that >.>

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand

I cant make a decision.

So with the hex core would I notice any immediate improvements over the quad, or is it just a little more future proofed?

I like to mulit task, and just picked up a 32'' LCD for this next build. I plan on 3 monitors. Two 23''s and a 32''. I will have it seems like a million things open. Sometimes I will leave things open for a week or two at a time.

No gaming. Just mulitasking and a ton of it. What would be better? What will last longer?

sniperviper21 · 05-03-2010, 12:40 PM

last longer? probably the X6
Any Improvements? not likely, since the X4 is at 3.4Ghz, and the X6 is at 2.8Ghz, stock of course, and even if you really cant go by clock speeds anymore, if your using single threaded apps, the X4 will run them faster.

but i mean... even on my X4 iv never had it studder with like Crysis running, Anti Virus, 30 web pages, Media player going, ect.

and the screens really only have to do with your GPU

ArrizX · 05-03-2010, 12:51 PM

Well with resolution, but its the CPU that has to put everything on those screens and run all the programs I will be able to open on them lol.

Give me an example of a CPU that will use all 6 cores. I dont even know if I have one. I almost feel like having two extra cores is kind of a waste for me.

I dont do video editing or mad number crunching -usually-, but I do dvd ripping from time to time.

sniperviper21 · 05-03-2010, 01:44 PM

there is no way that a X4 or X6 is going to bottleneck any graphics card

ArrizX · 05-31-2010, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remeniz

It's a no brainer really.

Go for the 125W version.

This was the worst choice I could have possibly made. Not all motherboards support this CPU (125w), and I found out the hardway.

Atomic Rooster · 05-31-2010, 02:29 AM

It's not too late to return it is it?

05-03-2010, 04:39 AM	#1
ArrizX Golden Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16,094	Which Athlon 965? Two options. Only difference I see is power consumption? I dont understand. Basically I cant afford the computer all at once because I am terrible at saving money if I dont have a desired goal. So, I need to start myself on this computer build and I am going to start with the processor. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-692-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-727-_-Product Which do I want __________________ . ()()()() ./l ,[_\_\ ], l---L – ()lllllll()- ()_) ()_)--o-)_)

05-03-2010, 05:02 AM	#2
Remeniz Fully Optimized Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,388	Re: Which Athlon 965? It's a no brainer really. Go for the 125W version. __________________ REMENIZ Computers Lenovo T61 \| T7600 - 2GB RAM - 1440x900

05-03-2010, 12:07 PM	#3
ArrizX Golden Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16,094	Re: Which Athlon 965? Thats what I figured. I am being told to get this now...... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103851 But I think I want the 965 HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Anyone have any insight? __________________ . ()()()() ./l ,[_\_\ ], l---L – ()lllllll()- ()_) ()_)--o-)_)

05-03-2010, 12:27 PM	#4
sniperviper21 Golden Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5,358	Re: Which Athlon 965? personally id rather get the quad core, the hex core really only shines when doing ridiculous number crunching, and the quad already owns in that but its really just your decision. They are both "equal" Oh... and these are Phenoms, not Athlons like your thread title says lol __________________ You got to have a Fiddle in the band!

05-03-2010, 12:34 PM	#5
ArrizX Golden Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16,094	Re: Which Athlon 965? Yeah I was hoping no one would notice that >.> Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand I cant make a decision. So with the hex core would I notice any immediate improvements over the quad, or is it just a little more future proofed? I like to mulit task, and just picked up a 32'' LCD for this next build. I plan on 3 monitors. Two 23''s and a 32''. I will have it seems like a million things open. Sometimes I will leave things open for a week or two at a time. No gaming. Just mulitasking and a ton of it. What would be better? What will last longer? __________________ . ()()()() ./l ,[_\_\ ], l---L – ()lllllll()- ()_) ()_)--o-)_)

05-03-2010, 12:40 PM	#6
sniperviper21 Golden Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5,358	Re: Which Athlon 965? last longer? probably the X6 Any Improvements? not likely, since the X4 is at 3.4Ghz, and the X6 is at 2.8Ghz, stock of course, and even if you really cant go by clock speeds anymore, if your using single threaded apps, the X4 will run them faster. but i mean... even on my X4 iv never had it studder with like Crysis running, Anti Virus, 30 web pages, Media player going, ect. and the screens really only have to do with your GPU __________________ You got to have a Fiddle in the band!

05-03-2010, 12:51 PM	#7
ArrizX Golden Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16,094	Re: Which Athlon 965? Well with resolution, but its the CPU that has to put everything on those screens and run all the programs I will be able to open on them lol. Give me an example of a CPU that will use all 6 cores. I dont even know if I have one. I almost feel like having two extra cores is kind of a waste for me. I dont do video editing or mad number crunching -usually-, but I do dvd ripping from time to time. __________________ . ()()()() ./l ,[_\_\ ], l---L – ()lllllll()- ()_) ()_)--o-)_)

05-03-2010, 01:44 PM	#8
sniperviper21 Golden Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5,358	Re: Which Athlon 965? there is no way that a X4 or X6 is going to bottleneck any graphics card __________________ You got to have a Fiddle in the band!

05-31-2010, 02:29 AM	#10
Atomic Rooster Omnipotent One Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 11,165	Re: Which Athlon 965? It's not too late to return it is it?

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