HELP!Needing a new CPU

[grandgotti]

Guys,I'am having my new board installed into my new PC case.Which is a Antec 900.But,I've not decided which route to go as far as my cpu.

See,I game on my PC.Mainly Race Sims(rFactor,Nascar Racing Season 2003,GTR2,Grand Prix Legends,GTI Racing,and Nascar Thunder 2004.Besides,COD2 CounterStrike:Source,and BF2!!

Here's the temporary boardneed help picking a good cpu)

http://www.xpcgear.com/geforce6100m9.html

Should I use?

1.)OPTY 170

or

2.)OPTY 175

or

3.)64 x 2 3800+

or

4.)64 x 2 4400+

I'll be using this cpu cooler:

http://www.xpcgear.com/scytheinfinity.html

 

[PV5150]

Hi grandgotti

It's a bit of a pity that you have your AMD board already, because Intel Core 2 architecture is where it's at atm. But in answer to your question you'll see some serious price drops in the Opteron processors (in the vicinity of up to 50%) very shortly, making them extremely attractive. The 170 or 175 will do you nicely imo, although the X2's are great processors too.

 

[grandgotti]

Yeah,I would go Intel Duo2 .But,the cpu that I want from them is pricey here in the US.E6600

 

[FragTek]

Definitely go for the Opty 170. From what I have been told they are REALLY cheap right now and will not last long at this price. I think i was told something like $170, which is dirt cheap for such a nice proccy.

 

[PV5150]

You could go for the cheaper e4300 or e6300 and overclock the nuts off it. They respond well to overclocking.

Edit: @ FragTek - $170 that's an insane price. Deffo get it if you can't afford the C2D's

 

[grandgotti]

LOL...................Only problem tho.I no not 1 cent about overclocking.Remember,I said in my intro that my friend does all my technical stuff to my PC!

 

[FragTek]

I'd go with the 170 as a good cheap drop-in upgrade.

 

[grandgotti]

You could go for the cheaper e4300 or e6300 and overclock the nuts off it. They respond well to overclocking.

Edit: @ FragTek - $170 that's an insane price. Deffo get it if you can't afford the C2D's

LOL.........Check this out!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103586

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103584

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103582

opty 180 for $199.99

 

[grandgotti]

I'am shoot for the OPTY 175

 

[FragTek]

WOW! Those are some insane prices... That 170 is almost too good to pass up at that price. Same with the 175/180, but the price ratio on the 170 makes it the best option IMO.

I had two 180's in my AMD days and man were those awesome processors, they clocked like champs!

 

[grandgotti]

So,when I get my new cpu.Who's going to teach me to oc it?I know notta on that subject ay all.Never even heard of overclocking until I started PC gaming last year in March.

 

[!TIMMY!]

Well u have come to thr right place to learn about ocing! im sure we will be able to help u get the best bang for your buck

Edit: OMG you can buy a Opteron 175 in America for the same price as a Opteron 165 over here in the UK! I may have to get on the phone to my brother

 

[grandgotti]

Question:How can I find-out if my cpu in my other PC is still worth keeping?The cooler has been making that pc overheat and shut down constantly.

But,how can I see if keeping the CPU is worth doing?It's a AMD 64 x 2 3800+

 

[!TIMMY!]

U can use Motherboard Monitor:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=311

And check the temps to see if it is a temp issue. If it is not then I would try it in another PC just to check that it is 100% working. Thats not a bad cpu tbh.

 

[FragTek]

Which motherboard are you going to be using mate? I noticed the one in your sig says it's just temporary.

If you are planning a mobo upgrade let us know so we can steer you in the direction of a good clocking board.

 

[grandgotti]

The mobo in my sig.I'am using until I can get my intel mobo & E6600 Cpu

 

[DTSBasketball]

Go Opty170!!!!!!

My friend has this and I am very pleased by it.