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System Name | Betty The Dirty Dragon |
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Processor | AMD 8350 @4.8 |
Motherboard | ASUS sabertooth rev 2 |
Cooling | Watercooling - Swiftech GTZ - XSPC RS360 - XSPC RX120 |
Memory | 8GB corsair vengeance cas 9 |
Video Card(s) | 280x 1100core 1600 mem |
Storage | 240 gb ssd- 2 tb Storage |
Display(s) | Samsung 24" 2433BW |
Case | Corsair 650d |
Audio Device(s) | Xfi Fatality Titanium Pro |
Power Supply | XFX 850 fully modular |
Software | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
hi guys, ive finally decided to take the plunge and replace my ageing 5000+ BE running at 3.2 and to be honest it is proberly a bottleneck on my system now as i upgraded to a 4890.
I have had a good look at whats on offer by AMD for my system. Ive just got my windows 7 activated permanently so looking to see what overclocks i can get with a new shiny processor.
I see the options as : (links are from Scan and ebuyer, obviously prices will be diffrent at other sites)
x4 955 BE stock at 3.2 AM3 reports OC @ 3.6 - 4.0 £145.92
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/AMD-...ion-Sok-AM3-32GHz-8MB-Total-Cache-125W-Retail
x4 965 BE @ 3.4 AM3 reports OC @ 3.7 - 4.2 easily reachable £182.45
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/AMD-...-34GHz-512KB-Cache-FSB-HT-3600MHz-140W-Retail
x2 550 BE @ 3.1 AM3 reports 3.7 + £74.13
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166518
x3 720 BE @ 2.8 reports AM3 3.6 - 4.0 + (4.0 rare) £100 around that on a few sites. 90 quid on overclockers.co.uk
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/159071
x4 940 BE @ 3.0 AM2+ not sure on OC £131.66
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155714
I dont think there are many others that would be up for consideration.
What would be my best buy price/performance and what is needed for future gaming next year or so.
I have a DFI DK M2rs AM2+ and can support all the latest AM3 chips.
Look forward to hearing your views.
I have had a good look at whats on offer by AMD for my system. Ive just got my windows 7 activated permanently so looking to see what overclocks i can get with a new shiny processor.
I see the options as : (links are from Scan and ebuyer, obviously prices will be diffrent at other sites)
x4 955 BE stock at 3.2 AM3 reports OC @ 3.6 - 4.0 £145.92
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/AMD-...ion-Sok-AM3-32GHz-8MB-Total-Cache-125W-Retail
x4 965 BE @ 3.4 AM3 reports OC @ 3.7 - 4.2 easily reachable £182.45
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/AMD-...-34GHz-512KB-Cache-FSB-HT-3600MHz-140W-Retail
x2 550 BE @ 3.1 AM3 reports 3.7 + £74.13
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166518
x3 720 BE @ 2.8 reports AM3 3.6 - 4.0 + (4.0 rare) £100 around that on a few sites. 90 quid on overclockers.co.uk
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/159071
x4 940 BE @ 3.0 AM2+ not sure on OC £131.66
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155714
I dont think there are many others that would be up for consideration.
What would be my best buy price/performance and what is needed for future gaming next year or so.
I have a DFI DK M2rs AM2+ and can support all the latest AM3 chips.
Look forward to hearing your views.
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