Don't want X2 anymore.. suggestions?

[bbK]

I haven't been up on the PC components for awhile now so need some help.

Dual core is not for me to many bugs in the games i play (mainly running the the unreal engine) so i need to downgrade or w/e so i need some help choosing a CPU i currently have a AMD x2 4400+ and like i say id like to downgrade to a normal single core... the question is what one?

I'm kinda short on cash atm so need something reasonably priced. also if someone could tell the the re-sale price on the 4400+ please thanks.

 

[bbK]

Yes i have.. a lot of people experiencing the EXACT issues i am having which i read here http://forums.amd.com/index.php?act=ST&f=31&t=60070 and im not too pleased to be honest.

 

[bbK]

Dont play that it's mainly Lineage 2 i have problems with, annoying as hell having to restart the comp if the pc decides its had enough. anyway im definetly swapping it out just need to know what CPU to get tbh :S

 

[bbK]

AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego (Socket 939) - OEM

why are they so cheap lol...

£65 quid.

I guess ill get one of those?

 

[bbK]

theres a nice Opteron 146 on the bay at the moment that ive heard clocks nicely to 2.8ghz -£40

Just checked that n1.

 

[bbK]

I've got 2 spare opty's
146
144 used for about 5hours !

Both do 2980mhz, @ 1.45volts on dual sata 2. they'd know doubt do well over 3.0ghz with 1.5 or more.

I'll have to watch the prices as it might me time to unload all my old kit.

Well let me know and ill buy either from you.

 

[bbK]

I see you play Lineage 2 Great game eehhh

Anyway, Im running a x2 4200 and all I have installed is the AMD optimizer, I get no problems with Lineage 2 and have shops running overnight most nights.
Just thought I would throw that in.
There is also a huge thread on the offical forums about running a dual core with Lineage 2. afaik it's just not a problem anymore. Sorry to see you still having issues.

Ye its a great game, been playing it since closed beta, on my 100th character atm LOL i've had so many.

Anyway, i'm gonna try this optimizer (though i have ordered a new cpu) if it does work ill just use the cpu i bought in a new build project.

 

[bbK]

New 144 Opterons can be found new for less than £50 if you shop around

Bought a 146 for £40

 

[bbK]

u just buy mine?

infact, yes u did. sending to port talbot tomorrow morning

haha

great stuff gimme forum discount !

 

[bbK]

oh ye forgot to say the amd optimizer seems to have solved it.. now what to do with this cpu i've bought lol

 

[bbK]

immediate payment required, excellent!

only 4 broken pins and chargrilled

haha

 

[bbK]

bbk -posted this morning and ive even decided to be nice and sent it special delivery. should be with you on sat. (csot 4.10 special, damn im down 10p!) but i also drew out 100 from the cash machine and pressed 200 instead because of the sun so nationwide will probably rape me 30 for goin -60 i have no pound sign on mates cack keyboard

Thanks a lot !