Overclocking Peeps please help me decide...

Kemosabe79 · 07-January-06, 01:27 PM

Ok, so Im finally upgrading

. Now Ive heard the Athlon 64 4000+ Sandy has one extra multiplier as opposed to the 3700+. Is this worth the extra $90 or so? I probably wont be overclocking right away, but I will be in the future. Im fully aware of the fact that the Optys are the way to go for overclocking, but Im getting a deal on one of the formentioned processors from a friend. Out of those two, which one should I get? Can one easily hit 2.8-3.0GHz with the 3700+?

$SOLID$ Necro · 07-January-06, 01:45 PM

it depends on the core they are made from, a 3700+ San Diego will probably do better than a Clawhammer 4000+

I'd say save the 90$ and get the 3700+ the extra multiplier would only be worth it if you are limited on the FSB by your motherboard.

Most Rev E San Diego cores will hit 2.6~2.8GHZ

Kemosabe79 · 07-January-06, 02:13 PM

Cool...Thanks. It is a San Diego 3700+ . Thats exactly what I wanted to hear.

07-January-06, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kemosabe79 whaaat? wheaties? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 626	Overclocking Peeps please help me decide... Ok, so Im finally upgrading. Now Ive heard the Athlon 64 4000+ Sandy has one extra multiplier as opposed to the 3700+. Is this worth the extra $90 or so? I probably wont be overclocking right away, but I will be in the future. Im fully aware of the fact that the Optys are the way to go for overclocking, but Im getting a deal on one of the formentioned processors from a friend. Out of those two, which one should I get? Can one easily hit 2.8-3.0GHz with the 3700+? __________________ A64 3700+ San Diego @ 2.75Ghz (250x11) Abit KN8 rev. 1.0 2x512 Crucial Ballistix PC3200 @ DDR500, 1:1, 2.5-2-2-5, 2.9V. MSI 6800 GS @ 450/550 Dual boot Ubuntu(Performance patched, custom 2.6.16 kernel)/Server 2K3

07-January-06, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 7,217	it depends on the core they are made from, a 3700+ San Diego will probably do better than a Clawhammer 4000+ I'd say save the 90$ and get the 3700+ the extra multiplier would only be worth it if you are limited on the FSB by your motherboard. Most Rev E San Diego cores will hit 2.6~2.8GHZ __________________ Join the PC Apex "Overclock and Benchmark" team today! Click Here! Necro's "Ultimate Links" Collection Click Here!

07-January-06, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kemosabe79 whaaat? wheaties? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 626	Cool...Thanks. It is a San Diego 3700+ . Thats exactly what I wanted to hear. __________________ A64 3700+ San Diego @ 2.75Ghz (250x11) Abit KN8 rev. 1.0 2x512 Crucial Ballistix PC3200 @ DDR500, 1:1, 2.5-2-2-5, 2.9V. MSI 6800 GS @ 450/550 Dual boot Ubuntu(Performance patched, custom 2.6.16 kernel)/Server 2K3

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