Phenom II X3 720 to a Phenom II X4 Quad Core 955

[smallvillehouse]

Hi ive got a Phenom II X3 720 and wanted to know if i upgraded to a Phenom II X4 Quad Core 955 would i see a difference in performance. i play games and encode. should i wait into they have gone down in price first.

Thanks Stephen

 

[smallvillehouse]

yes for encoding because of the extra core.

but have u tryed unlocking your 720?

I tryed it but my motherboard doesn't have the option in bios.

 

[smallvillehouse]

Is this a good board to overclock on. Asus M4N82 Deluxe nForce 980a because the one i have got now is not that good. and can you unlock the 4th core on this board.

 

[smallvillehouse]

Thanks for the replys everyone i might just keep it has 3 core and upgrade when prices go down.

 

[smallvillehouse]

It would be cheaper just to get a new board... like that Asus 785G one. With or without crossfire support it's one of the best for the price.

is the Asus 785G any good at overclocking or would the Asus M4N82 Deluxe nForce 980a be better.