Need suggestion for new cpu on old DFI NF4 SLI-DR mobo

Kenshiro

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My current specs are below. I can run 2.61 ghz during the winter, but have to tweak it down to 2.4 Ghz during summer, cause it just too freaking hot in my room. Anyway, I'm thinking about upgrading my CPU without changing anything else, just for the heck of it. What do you guys recommend? Any suggestion is appreciated.

 

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You should save the money and buy an AM2+/AM3 board with one of the new PII which are released in June.

 

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That's a good thought. But I dont feel like blow $ getting new mobo, CPU, and memory. That just add up the cost of upgrading the whole rig. I'm just hoping spend a little $ on upgrading the CPU for fun.

 

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Do you know what stepping your cpu is? If you have a good one maybe better cooling will net you a better overclock.

 

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I forgot my stepping. I think this is a good one, since it does allow me to get to 2.6Ghz in winter. I'm just thinking of buying another CPU so maybe I can push my rig faster. Just wondering if I can do that in this old rig.

 

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The FX-60 is the best, of course, but it's outrageously expensive even now. The Opty 185 is very, very good as well.

After that any Opty is good if it has the right stepping. There's a great list here so you'll know what to look for:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=96900

Also not on the list are all 07xx chips - all excellent OC'ers AFAIK ...

 

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My suggestion would be to pick up another Opty from the classifieds, preferably one that is known to reach your desired frequency.

dan

 

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sigh..... old stuff yet still so expensive.... i guess I will probably stay wiht my opty 165 until i can come across an fx-60 cheap.