Recommendations?

[Andybtsn]

Hi,

I'm currently building my new machine.

So far i have a ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe MB, and two SATA2 hdd's.

Basically, I'm looking into the CPU and GFX next.

I'm stuck with wether to go for the clawhammer FX55, or a San Diego FX57.

The FX55 is a lot cheaper than the FX-57 and is also clockable easy to the FX-57 speeds.

But will I be looking to upgrade right away with the FX-55, and not with the 57?

Any help appreciated

 

[oweneades]

If you are looking at building a machine that will last you a while why not look at dual core. For the prices of a FX55-57 you could get the 4600+ or the 4800+. OR even the FX60.

As for those two chips the clawhammer FX55 doesn't seem to overclock very well past 2.8ghz.

 

[Havana_UK]

Yeah, if you're looking at the sort of money an FX57 costs, you'd be better off going for a dual core.

My 4400+ o/c's to a respectable 2.6GHz, which is FX60 stock speeds, and will set you back only 1/2 an FX57!

Alternatively, if you're set on spending massive amounts on the CPu then look at the FX60 instead. £50 more I believe, and well worth it.

Dual Core will begin to show its true capabiility in the coming months as more applications and games that can take advantage of multiple CPUs are released.

Hav

 

[ACESHIGH]

Have to agree, go for the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4800+ & team it up with a card like the Connect3D ATI Radeon X1900 XT-X 512MB GDDR3 AVIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) Available This Week Only for £387.69*Including VAT.