Opteron query

[mikeo]

Hi

If I do decide to go ahead and purchase an Opteron 180... is it still a good idea to install the "Dual Core Optimiser"? I've looked at AMD's site and while it mentions it for the normal run of the mill X2 processor, it doesn't appear to mention it when you look at the pages for the Opteron.

Must admit (even after reading loads of threads on here) what the other "dual core driver" is for? Is this connected to the "cool and Quiet" thing? and if so, if you don't have this, do you still need this driver?

Thanks folks...

PS. Socket 939.
PPS. Still agonising over whether this is a worthwhile upgrade from my single core 4000+

 

[mikeo]

Get one of these instead:

Won't see much of a difference in clocks (subject to luck of course) - and at that price - winner

(I still use the patch - but NOT the one that says 'not to be used if overclocking')

Re X2 3800. I hear what you are saying but the MSI K8N SLI does not appear to have a good reputation for overclocking. Hence why I was thinking about the Opteron 180 (still available for around £100 if you shop around).