2mb Cache worth the money?

[Teque5]

AMD X2 4200+ or X2 4400+?

X2 4200+ Shipped is $191
AMD 4400+ Shipped is $244

is 30% more money (50$) really worth the extra 1mb cache?

according to Toms Hardware, the difference is somewhat minimal
keep in mind im a college student and dont have the largest budget. ive been on the edge of making this decision for a while, but couldn't bring myself to ordering one. i dont think that these processors are going to get cheaper any time soon either...

 

[ronaldo]

No is not worth, and will never be.

 

[stratcatprowlin]

Hey if you have the money it's always worth it right?

 

[QuietIce]

Hey if you have the money it's always worth it right?

But if I were on a budget I'd go cheap ...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103547 $185 w/free shipping

 

[Neuromancer]

I concur, 4200 FTW!!!

If you are an L2 elititst, then the extra money is worth it. The extra cache will help in limited situations, but the general performance increase is only 1-3%, It blowsthe price/performance outta the water, but I am a budget proented guy. I build machines for as little as possible and then overclock them to make up the difference

 

[stratcatprowlin]

But if I were on a budget I'd go cheap ...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103547 $185 w/free shipping

Hehe funny you say that.I have the 4200 myself

 

[AlabamaCajun]

4800 OEM at the egg is $249!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103540

 

[Opteron 1100]

yes the l2 is worth it

 

[raevien]

4800 OEM at the egg is $249!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103540

I second this post. Get the 4800.

 

[QuietIce]

Hehe funny you say that.I have the 4200 myself

Bet it wasn't < $200 when YOU bought it ...

 

[stratcatprowlin]

I bought it last week for...yes less than $200!

 

[QuietIce]

Cheapskate ...!

 

[Ri0]

Well, since all the new revisions are getting 2.7 and higher very easily. I would go with the least expensive one.

Here is 2.9+ with a new 4200 on stock volts.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=481329

 

[95blackz26]

or you get the opty for $106
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103596

 

[rocksfan_1]

He probably wants dual core though, I second the 4800

 

[Immortal_Hero]

Get the 2x1mb if you are gaming...

 

[freeagent]

Get the 2x1mb if you are gaming...

yep i agree, i had both the 4200, and 4400, and i prefered the 4400.. if just felt better, like crisper, and smoother

maybe im just too sensitive

 

[Korndog]

not worth it, save the 50 bucks and put it towards something eles like cooling (so u can overclock )

 

[knightwolf6543]

opty 165 $159
^_^
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103588

 

[Max0r]

Thanks Knightwolf.. that was like a steak in my heart. I bought one for $210 not too long ago.