X2 4800+

[InsomniaCalls]

Hi there.

I have an Athlon 64 3000+ running at default speed at the moment on Asus A8V Deluxe v2.
Can't afford to completely upgrade my system so need to stay socket 939 (assuming my motherboard will accept the new cpu?).
Is it worth me getting the X2 4800+? How well do they OC?

Cheers

Si

 

[InsomniaCalls]

I do have a big-assed thermaltake heatsink on there with a 120mm fan.
Can't remember which one (whichever was deemed the best in Feb 05 ) but I'm pretty sure it's better than the current stock cooling.
I'll just be upgrading the CPU and probably putting in another gig of RAM.
I'm not looking for anything insanely good - just something to up my score on Vista's WEI. lol

 

[InsomniaCalls]

Its a lot of money just to get a number!

True. But the machine could do with a bit more oomf.
My 6800 may be outdated but I'm sure it's being held back by the CPU/RAM.