Cache 512kbx2 or 1mbx2?

dreamtfk · Feb 12, 2006

Am I going to a see a large enough performance gain with the 1mb cache X2 over the 512kb version to warrant spending an extra $100?

Dan Derrig · Feb 12, 2006

No, not really. But I think the 1mb cache ones OC better - what about an opteron?

dreamtfk · Feb 12, 2006

I have overclocked in the past but it's not really my thing. No, I'm set on getting an X2, I want dual core. That is unless Intel is able to sway me in the next 4 months or so with something better, but I doubt it.

princeofdarknes · Feb 12, 2006

Opterons i'm pretty sure past 160 are dual core

Kris · Feb 12, 2006

True and they oc like monsters...

boris_37 · Feb 12, 2006

Unless you're doing hardcore multitasking, get the 512kbx2. You can always throw in a new 1mbx2 core once they come down in price a year from now when AM2 is mainstream

jonspd · Feb 12, 2006

I would go with the 1mbx2 that way if you do decide to do a mild OC on it you will have pleanty of headroom.

dreamtfk · Feb 12, 2006

Tough call, I am already dropping alot on the memory, mainboard (asus) plus I have to upgrade to a pci-e card (thinking about a 7800gt).

Mr. $T$ · Feb 12, 2006

The 1Mb is better but not a whole lot better, depends on what it's worth to you. Is it worth a few more clams for a couple of points and barely if any noticable difference?

Rev · Feb 12, 2006

The extra cache wont make much of a difference. Conroe looks mighty tempting in the next 4-5 months though.

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