FX-55 v X2 4200+

[MeatLoaf]

Currently have an X2 4200+. Considering swapping it for an FX-55 ( not sure if its a san diego or not )

Im assuming i could get it up the 3Ghz, so will a 3Ghz FX-55 be quicker than a 2.6Ghz X2?

 

[AceCard]

fx-57 yes, fx-55 no..................hotter older tech, and tbh your dual core will do the same speed anyway.

 

[Mr Mister]

if it was a san diego fx55 i would be tempted but not if it was a clawhammer

 

[axe]

i would never trade a dual core 2.6ghz for a single core 3ghz

 

[senorstealth]

I agree, clawhammer = no way, San Diego = poss. (but I still think there will be more benefits for hanging on to a dual-core than going for a faster single)

 

[Naffa]

Stick with the 4200+ .

If anything upgrade to a 4400X2.. but stepping back to a single core would not be wise.

 

[Minstadave]

Stick with the 4200+ .

If anything upgrade to a 4400X2.. but stepping back to a single core would not be wise.

Completely agreed, don't go backwards.

Your 4200+ at 2.75ghz is a stonking chip! The FX-55 will be no better if its a clawhammer, if its a SD it'll be good for around 3Ghz, which is marginally faster in games, but you lose a whole second core.

If you want a good single core CPU flog your 4200, bug a nice stepping Opteron 146 and pocket £150

 

[senorstealth]

Having made the change to dual core, there really is no point in spending money to go backwards.

I'd keep the x2 if i was you

 

[OV3RCLOCK3R]

Definatly keep the dual core

 

[MeatLoaf]

Cheers guys,

Turns out the FX55 was a clawhammer so i will stick with what i have

 

[Explicit]

Cheers guys,

Turns out the FX55 was a clawhammer so i will stick with what i have

Wise choice mate, it would have been a downgrade

 

[Layzan]

I have an FX-57, should I be thinking about Duel Core?

I'm really into my games, sorry to steal the thread...

 

[MeatLoaf]

I have an FX-57, should I be thinking about Duel Core?

I'm really into my games, sorry to steal the thread...

Swap ya!

 

[Phil2008]

I have a fx55 clawhammer overclocked to 2.78, the temps hasnt really increased at all from the stock speed temps, but it wont go any faster then 2.78

How much of a bottleneck will I have, cos im planning to buy the fastest 3d card thats out in the next few months? I guess it will be a next gen card that I buy.

 

[Phil2008]

will games run nice and smooth for another year or so before I need to upgrade the cpu? Im planning to get the dell 2407 after the 3dcard upgrade

 

[Lewcifer]

I've had my trusty SD 55 running at 3ghz before, not a bother on her. I'll be switching to Conroe (probably) when it's released though. It'll be a sad day when the FX-55 goes..we've had some good times.

Yeah, I really need to get out more.