Opty 165 vs 4400+ X2

[squads]

the newer 165's wont need 1.475 to hit 2.6 usually. The 165 in my sig will get 2.6 w/stock volts and 2.7 w/1.40V. These CCBBE 0615/0610 chips seem to hit 2.7-2.8 w/stock volts, which is pretty darn nice.

 

[WonderingSoul]

What FPS though? I never want an FPS below 60, EVER! Could have to do with my proc.

I don't run fraps so I can't tell you exactly. But for the most part I only see a little bog during the really extensive parts of the game.

 

[Immortal_Hero]

I don't run fraps so I can't tell you exactly. But for the most part I only see a little bog during the really extensive parts of the game.

Well I play a lot of big multipalyer games where there can be up to 20 people on my screen at any time so boging down is no good for me. I want some serious FPS outta this game. I play this game a lot, like hours and hours per week.

You don't need to run fraps. Open your console in game and type /cg_drawfps 1. Get back to me and let me know what you get. It will show the current FPS then a range 40-80. Let me know what seems to be an average of the two numbers. I will make a bet it is no where near 60 or above constantly.

 

[Immortal_Hero]

Get the Opty 165. You will hit 2.6 GHz easy with 1.475 vcore on air cooling. You can hit 2.7 if you want to pump some more electricity into it. I wouldn't because it will get hotter.

From what I have been reading on the newer ones most people have been able to get at least 2.7 GHz on stock volts or maybe a slight bump to 1.4v.

 

[WonderingSoul]

Well I play a lot of big multipalyer games where there can be up to 20 people on my screen at any time so boging down is no good for me. I want some serious FPS outta this game. I play this game a lot, like hours and hours per week.

You don't need to run fraps. Open your console in game and type /cg_drawfps 1. Get back to me and let me know what you get. It will show the current FPS then a range 40-80. Let me know what seems to be an average of the two numbers. I will make a bet it is no where near 60 or above constantly.

I will try it, I remember most though not having any bog down during the D-Day mission (the only one I remember )

 

[gigabit]

What FPS though? I never want an FPS below 60, EVER! Could have to do with my proc.

I dont think even 2x8800GTX's will guarantee that

 

[WonderingSoul]

I dont think even 2x8800GTX's will guarantee that

I am pretty sure one will handle it. You forget, CoD2 is also on the 360... And I am POSITIVE it will run against a DX10 card no problem.

 

[gigabit]

I am pretty sure one will handle it. You forget, CoD2 is also on the 360... And I am POSITIVE it will run against a DX10 card no problem.

I know it can handle it hell my 6800G's run it just fine.Im just saying nothing can guarantee 60FPS without ever dropping below that

 

[WonderingSoul]

Checking Tom's Hardware VGA Charts an 8800GTX can get ~115FPS in OBLIVION which is a much more taxing game than CoD2... I am quite sure the 8800 can handle it.

 

[1Time]

Well the recent reviews @ the egg show the 165 hitting 2.7 pretty consistently some people get duds that only do 2.4 ish but there are also some that are hitting 2.9 to 3.0... So I think I made a pretty good decision for 155 bucks. Should be quite happy going from a 3500+ single core.

Doesn't anyone think the memory used factors in heavily right along with the stepping in being able to get a high O/C from an Opty 165?

For example, with memory that is NOT best suited for a 2.8+ O/C with a 165, wouldn't a 4400+ X2 be the one to get for a better chance of getting a 2.8+ O/C?

 

[Silver]

Running verto gamers memory on dfi my rescent newegg 165 is folding 24/7 at 2.8Ghz.

 

[1Time]

Running verto gamers memory on dfi my rescent newegg 165 is folding 24/7 at 2.8Ghz.

That's great! With the memory and board in my sig, would I have a better chance of hitting 2.8GHz with a NewEgg 165 or a 4000+ San Diego or ???

 

[LeAd_Poisoning]

you've got a point, just as you need a board capable of high fsb's if you want to overclock a 165. for a lesser motherboard and ram, the X2 is the choice given its higher multiplier

 

[splat]

yes, the memory plays a large role. A lot of the times you can get around that limitation by loosening the timings on the RAM, but it is always a good idea to get good quality ram to allow for tight timings at high mhz.

 

[DoubleE]

I have had my 4600+ at 2.85 benchable, but I'm running it at 2.7 and it's good enough. Don't think it's worth to go opty for me other that buying one as a spare as the S939 is to be phased out. Would I gain something with a 170 compared to what I have?

I get 40C on idle load and 54C when running 2x prime95.

 

[Immortal_Hero]

Memory isn't important when getting the most speed out of the processor... divider... Of course if your memory will run faster then the system will be faster.

 

[LeAd_Poisoning]

Would I gain something with a 170 compared to what I have?

certainly, but the increase is not worth the hassle

 

[gigabit]

Checking Tom's Hardware VGA Charts an 8800GTX can get ~115FPS in OBLIVION which is a much more taxing game than CoD2... I am quite sure the 8800 can handle it.

never said it couldnt

 

[WonderingSoul]

never said it couldnt

I dont think even 2x8800GTX's will guarantee that

Yeah man, you pretty much did. When I mean "handle it" I mean keep the FPS stable.

 

[gigabit]

and when i said


I DONT THINK EVEN 2x8800GTX's WILL GUARANTEE THAT .Meaning 60 fps at all tiime's since fps tend to go up and down. And since Immortal_Hero said he didnt want his fps to drop below 60 fps ever



Now i have to reinstall COD 2 and see what my 2X6800GSs can handle at 1280x1024 with everything on high and aa/af settings cranked up to see what my fps will be. Normally I run games at 1024x768 and everything turned up.Since my monitor sucks