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Old July 16, 2010, 08:12 AM
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Hey all, im debating upgrading from my trusty tri-core phenom2 X3-720 (6mb cache) overclocked to a respectable 3600mhz, to a quad core phenom2 X4 955 (8mb cache). I'm sure the x4 will do 3700-3800 overclocked, but is it worth all the trouble? in all the benchmarks @ stock speeds the x3-720 is only a few fps beneath the x4 955.:p If i bought the x4 955 used for $140, sold my X3-720 for say $90, its a $50 upgrade. but is it worth all the hassle? Will i notice much of a diff from the extra core and the extra 2mb cache of the 955? thanks in advance for any feedback.
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Old July 16, 2010, 08:19 AM
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I'd say if you were gonna upgrade, the only place you'd see a bit of a change is going to the 1055T or1090T.
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+1 with Ipfan4ever. Wait a little for the extra coin, then get either 6 core.
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that's what i thought. but even then i dont think those amd hexa-cores are the most efficient designs, i mean a 6 core cpu w/ only 9mb cache?:p
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I'd say if you were gonna upgrade, the only place you'd see a bit of a change is going to the 1055T or1090T.
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Old July 16, 2010, 08:52 AM
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nope, my mobo doesnt support that.:(
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No, i would get something else instead. IE: new video card or SSD?
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No, i would get something else instead. IE: new video card or SSD?
yea im looking @ SSD's as my next upgrade. cheers folks.
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