My first AMD

[Vipersfate]

Well, technically my second (my first was an AMD K6 400Mhz).


AMD 3700+

The only reason I stayed with 939 instead of going AM2 is because of cost restriction. I'm really excited (I'm in class right now, so I have to wait til I get home to see how it is).

Anyone have experience with this processor?! I figured people here in the AMD sub-forum would. How does it work, what temps would I be seeing? Thanks!

 

[AlabamaCajun]

The 3700 happens to be the best single core proc in the 939s IMO. You can get 2.8 easy on a decent mobo with a clean PSU. With DDR500 at HTT255 and Ram on the 200 divider will yield DDR510 and cpu at 2.805G. With a DFI LP D or SLI you may get more from it.

 

[||Console||]

Yea like AC said those chip clock like crazy we have seen over 3ghz on air have fun = )

 

[Vipersfate]

I just talked to someone in my class that claimed that he got 4.2 stable on the 939 3700+ I just don't think that he was telling the truth LOL.


I suppose the guy at the tiger direct store was telling the truth that this processor is one of the best. Thanks for the information.

 

[Cheator]

haha. No, I don't think I've seen anyone get above 3.0 ghz with EXTREME cooling. Unless he means 2.4 ghz . Its a nice chip and nice buy. Good luck with it.

 

[Vipersfate]

Can't wait til I get out of class, I'm gonna go home and install it! I jus thope my RAM isn't bad from my P4 Rig. I really think it was the MB that crapped out in that rig.

 

[FeuerFrei]

3700 SD are pretty good CPUs for the price.

Keep us updated!

 

[Vipersfate]

Well, I got the CPU and Motherboard installed. It's running now! I love this so far. I have to find the correct drivers so I can install windows on my SATA drive, and now I can take full advantage of SATA 2.

Once I get the install on the SATA drive, I will definately post some benchies!

 

[ochungry]

what motherboard?
I see you have a 6600 GT AGP card, I suggest getting the famous Asrock Sata II or Asrock Sata-Vsta (same as the Sata II but has better voltage adjustment options). The Asrock w/ ULi 1695 chipset is a great motherboard that has both AGP and PCIe slots and overclocks very well.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=CB22009&RSKU=CB22009
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157097

 

[Vipersfate]

Well, I'm trading a friend of mine for a Sapphire X800 Pro 256 Meg for my 6600GT


Turns out that my SATA drive won't work at all.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=487250

Read there