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Answer» If I upgraded my CPU from a Athlon 64 to an Athlon 62 x2 and used the same cooler, WOULD it over HEAT? Also, i've heard or read somewhere that there is a Athlon FX which is also Socket 939, which is better, the Athlon 64 x2 or the Athlon FX. I've trugded through loads of sites and can not find the right information.It depends which specific models you're looking at. Unless you buy an OEM CPU you'll get a cooler with it, by the way. There are three socket 939 Athlon FX CPUs - the single core FX-55 and FX-57, and the dual core FX-60. Compared to Athlon 64 models of the same clock speed, they're the same, but have their multipliers unlocked. So, if you want to overclock, the FX CPUs are better, but much more expensive.Compare and purchase AMD Desktop Processors...(Click) Quote from: RAPTOR on December 19, 2008, 05:52:08 AM Compare and purchase AMD Desktop Processors...(Click) Spent some time looking at that site, but spent more time looking up and understanding all the NUMBERS and abbreviations etc. Whats a OPN for example, why is it important etc etc. It hard to take in all at once when your just trying to find specific information. To calum, i'm not, interested in OVERCLOCKING at the moment. I just want to take this computer as far as it will go. Quote from: reddevilggg on December 19, 2008, 06:01:11 AM
AMD Processor Ordering Part Number (OPN) BreakdownIf you're not overclocking, then an Athlon FX is largely pointless. The FX CPUs were the fastest when introduced, but faster models were released later on. Quote from: Raptor on December 19, 2008, 06:05:20 AM Quote from: reddevilggg on December 19, 2008, 06:01:11 AM God, your quick, lol, thanks very much Quote from: Calum on December 19, 2008, 06:08:14 AM If you're not overclocking, then an Athlon FX is largely pointless. The FX CPUs were the fastest when introduced, but faster models were released later on. Should i go with the 64 x2 then??I'd say so, but it depends what you have now and what you're going to order.By the way, I'd go for a dual core processor. Which is what I did since S939 is out of production I just wanted to make sure I'd have a dual core processor before they became unobtainable. As for your other question; Quote and used the same cooler, would it over heat? Not if you apply thermal paste properly, keep the cooler clean and allow for sufficient airflow in your case. EG: One fan in the front of the case and one in the back, minimal. |
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