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FX53 or X2 4600+

Spannermonkey

Spannermonkey

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At the moment I am running an FX53 but I have been given a X2 4600+. Would it be beneficial to change to the dual core AMD or stick with the FX53??

I mainly use my pc for gaming and using XP but I do have Vista which I will install at a later date.

Any help or opinions would be appreciated :)
 
As said the FX would be better for games that have been released, but it seems the turning point has now come for dual core in games. In my opinion a dual core CPU is almost a necessity for people that want to play games that are to be released in the future.
 
i think they both same clock speed so it would feel the same when ** gaming and anything that uses dualcore you will see improvement
 
The one good thing about the FX-53 is to say "I have an FX CPU" it ends there.

Even games now, like Oblivion are starting to be Multicore capable, and frankly, windows itself enjoy's it a lot. If I were you, sell the FX CPU, and plop in the dual core one.

Obviously, be sure that you have a BIOS install on your board that can run it first though :)
 
The FX-53 I had didnt overclock that well this is mainly due to the fact the core is a Clawhammer, but then again 2.4ghz to 2.7ghz wasnt bad.

The most recent AMD 4000 cpu's which is the equivelant CPU - San Diego core but without the upward adjustable multi were well known for hitting 3ghz.

If I was you I would sell the FX-53 aquire an 4600 & overclock it.
 
The FX series is only a name and an unlocked multi, theres nothing extra special in it that makes it better in games than other AMD cpus with same clock and cache, and a cpu of the same speed + another core would rinse it badly in multi core optimised programs and equal it in single core applications.
 
X2 over FX-53 anyday, it overclocks better (as you know the 90nm parts overclock well) and its dual core, plus there relatively inexpensive, so its win all around
 
i upgraded to the 5000+ x2 and i must say im very impressed in how much it can take on multi tasking and doesnt lack in gaming power either
 
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Yup those prices in the link seem to be about right.

If selling in the MM however factor in cunning OcUKers haggling power ;)
 
Zefan said:
Yup those prices in the link seem to be about right.

If selling in the MM however factor in cunning OcUKers haggling power ;)
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Spannermonkey hasn't sniffed the mm yet he is only a puppy poster LOL
 
Jleo said:
Spannermonkey hasn't sniffed the mm yet he is only a puppy poster LOL
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You're right, I should really check these things! :p

I like puppy poster, nice one!
 
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