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So wait... What's happening with Opteron Prices??
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Okay, I suppose that sounds like a dumb question. Of course the prices will EVENTUALLY come down.
I want to set this computer up over this summer.
It's a fight between saving money, and actually putting them in the computer soon enough that I can actually use it for some decent amount of work.
I want to set this computer up over this summer.
It's a fight between saving money, and actually putting them in the computer soon enough that I can actually use it for some decent amount of work.
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chances are, when Am2 and Conroe comes out prices should drop a bit.
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bah.. Okay. Looks like I'll not be waiting then.
Newegg says 345 for a 265.. and 499 for a 270.. that's a HUGE difference for only 200MHz.
It seems to me like the 265 is more bang for the buck, but I'm not sure if my IWill DK8N can OC or not.
Newegg says 345 for a 265.. and 499 for a 270.. that's a HUGE difference for only 200MHz.
It seems to me like the 265 is more bang for the buck, but I'm not sure if my IWill DK8N can OC or not.
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well, the guys over at overdrivepc use the MSI K8N Master2-far2, and overclock with it
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sorry, i originally posted the wrong one
it's the MSI K8N Master2-FAR2 nForce 4 Ultra SLI
it's the MSI K8N Master2-FAR2 nForce 4 Ultra SLI
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2CPU or the guys over in the SMP section would help with picking out OCing parts for a dualy.. the bio's are not helpfull with these boards.. programs like clockgen are used for OCing.
They say the Asus K8DL seems to have the best results, but you already have the Iwill offering.. Highendtoys has one of each opty dualy boards and is testing them.. Maybe, once he gets some results you could see what his verdict is on the Iwill.
I have no idea what the Vdroop is like on these (I would look into possible volt mods for these boards if your serious about getting a strong OC)
Oh.. and I dont think the 270 is worth the extra $$ IMHO Id get the 265's and overclock'em
They say the Asus K8DL seems to have the best results, but you already have the Iwill offering.. Highendtoys has one of each opty dualy boards and is testing them.. Maybe, once he gets some results you could see what his verdict is on the Iwill.
I have no idea what the Vdroop is like on these (I would look into possible volt mods for these boards if your serious about getting a strong OC)
Oh.. and I dont think the 270 is worth the extra $$ IMHO Id get the 265's and overclock'em
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greenmaji said:
Oh.. wow I've never heard of clockgen before. I assumed any OC'ing would have to rely heavily on what the BIOS allowed. You say Highendtoys is testing the DK8N? I PM'ed him last night, actually haha.
Very interesting..
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keep us informed on your project 
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If you're going to be building over the summer I suggest you start researching a bit, Q3 is supposed to bring socket F to the table. I'm not sure about initial prices but they should be pretty close to current Opteron prices I guess.
This will also bring DDR2, and a lot better upgrade ability options to the table.
This will also bring DDR2, and a lot better upgrade ability options to the table.
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I wouldn't say your system is getting that obsolete.. If the desktop predictions are any indcation of how socket F is going to perform your not looking at but maybe 7% loss of performace tops this go round (maybe next year you'll see hardware that will really blow yours away) but four physical A64 cores, obsolete????? WHHHAAAA? LOL.. I really don't think so
Some decent info on your mobo should be here somewere..
http://forums.2cpu.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13
I would search for voltmods and possibly other hardware modification of your motherboard.
and check out overclocking software (I just threw clockgen out there its not the only one).. you should be able to overclock your 244's that would give you some indication on how sucessfull you will be overclocking a set of 265's.
Some decent info on your mobo should be here somewere..
http://forums.2cpu.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13
I would search for voltmods and possibly other hardware modification of your motherboard.
and check out overclocking software (I just threw clockgen out there its not the only one).. you should be able to overclock your 244's that would give you some indication on how sucessfull you will be overclocking a set of 265's.
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ThetaDot said:
Miss Cleo can't come to the phone right now, she is currently serving time; Just think a message and I am sure she will get it...
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greenmaji said:I wouldn't say your system is getting that obsolete.. If the desktop predictions are any indcation of how socket F is going to perform your not looking at but maybe 7% loss of performace tops this go round (maybe next year you'll see hardware that will really blow yours away) but four physical A64 cores, obsolete????? WHHHAAAA? LOL.. I really don't think so
Some decent info on your mobo should be here somewere..
http://forums.2cpu.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13
I would search for voltmods and possibly other hardware modification of your motherboard.
and check out overclocking software (I just threw clockgen out there its not the only one).. you should be able to overclock your 244's that would give you some indication on how sucessfull you will be overclocking a set of 265's.
haha I hope so. I tried clockgen for fun. Upped the 244 by only 50MHz and the computer went blip!
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but do you think that was your ram flaking out or it was the processor? Furthermore did you have HT still on 5X?
