X2 FX60 or FX57 ?

[Vogon]

For gaming use,
Which would you get, and why ?
What are the stock volts ?
Which is most likely to hit 3ghz on good but not extreme air ?

Normally I would say the FX57 as its faster clocks and cheaper, but at this amount of folding one has to think about future proofing as much as possible ..

Please no mention of CPUs without totally unlocked multi's

 

[Vogon]

Thats pretty decisive so far
Still "only" 2.6 puts me off a little, knowing my luck I would get a very poor clocker at least the 57 is certain to be 2.8 minimum lol.

I should know better than what easyrider ?

Just playing with idea's atm, nothing whatsoever decided.
3DM06 isn't a valid reason for dual cores IMO ... but near future performance benefits in real games are ... especially at those prices

 

[Vogon]

Games these days are so CPU limited that debating over 200mhz of performance is quite pointless.

Stop feeling sorry for the FX57 and get the FX60.

Lol .. well CPU limited is exactly why I want faster clocks
Don't forget the FX57 is around £120 less too .. but at this end of the scale I don't suppose its all that relevant ... anyone know what the stock voltages are for these CPU's ?

 

[Vogon]

What type of cooling are you intending on using?

Currently very pleased with My Zalman 7000CU effective and quiet ... but if needed I don't mind changing, just mustn't be too noisy