AMD Triple Core

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Are the Triple cores worth getting? I am after a new AM2 CPU and can't afford a Quad core so was looking at a triple core. I don't really game on the PC.

Or would i be better off getting an AMD AM2 Athlon 64 6000+ AM2 , Windsor Core, Dual Core 3.0GHz

Saw this too for £100: AMD Phenom II X3 710, Sok AM3, 2.6GHz, 7.5MB Total Cache, 95W, Retail Would this be better again? I am also looking for a new Motherboard too. Must have onboard graphics. Got a thread here:

I notice a lot support the AM3 CPU.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17977499

Should i buy this ram too: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 X 2GB) DDR2 8500C5 1066MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX8500D2K2/4G)

Any advice would be great as i want to get the bits soon.


Thanks

 

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Try and stretch to the PII 720, it's a cracking CPU.

Is that meant to read Phenom II

If so, which motherboard guys? Any of the ones i have in my other thread (Link in first post above)

 

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I've just got may machine up and running - And i have to say the PII 720 is astonishing for the price. very good CPU.

What motherboard guys?

 

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Well, i want onboard graphics, DVI, and a quiet PC!! So, that board ok or should i go for one in my other thread:

Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-DS2H

ASUS M3N78-VM

Biostar TA790GX-A2+

 

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Hope so guys!

 

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Is the ASUS M3A78-EM a better choice than these 3 then:

Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-DS2H

ASUS M3N78-VM

Biostar TA790GX-A2+

Need to decide today if possible.

 

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Is the Biostar TA790GX-A2+ a good one to get with the Phenom II X3 720 BE and Kingston HyperX PC-8500 Ram?

Just want to make sure before i buy!!

 

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I have decided against a triple core now. It is only a quad with a locked core.

 

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So are you going quad or dual?

Dual for now until the quad price come down.

 

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Well, don't see the point in a triple core unless it really outperforms a x2 core?

 

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Thing is, is a triple core going to be a lot better than a 3.1 x2 AM2?

 

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At the same clock speed? It's going to be 1 core better, kind of obvious no ?

No. Not that obvious. Not if you are new to all this like me!

 

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The 720 has more cache too so obvs the x3 720 would win.

Would i see a big difference between it and a 3.1 x2 AM2 in normal day to day PC work and booting etc etc?

 

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Thats what i thought. Looks like the 3.1 x2 AM2 Is more than enough then.

 

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Well, i have decided to stay with the 3.1 AM2 X2 CPU for now and upgrade to a x4 when the prices come down as my motherboard is also AM3 ready etc.