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    Triple or Quad core AMD?

    I currently have an AMS system with a Phenom II X2 Dual Core 545 CPU.

    Now, would i see a difference going over to a triple core or a quad core? If so, which one? Not into Overclocking just want a good CPU that i can use to multitask etc.

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dragonclaw View Post
    I currently have an AMS system with a Phenom II X2 Dual Core 545 CPU.

    Now, would i see a difference going over to a triple core or a quad core? If so, which one? Not into Overclocking just want a good CPU that i can use to multitask etc.
    If your existing motherboard supports ACC you maybe able to unlock the X2 545 to a quad core if you are lucky.

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Doesn't support that.

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Well for day to day - no
    for specialist (vid encoding, gaming, file conversion) - yes

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    From experience going from a dual core to a quad core was definitely better for multi-tasking and video encoding. However most games still run fine on a dual core although this will probably change in the next year or two.

    I would probably look at a X4 945 or X4 955BE. The X4 945 comes in a 95w version unlike the X4 955BE which is a 125w CPU. I would make sure that your motherboard can support 125w processors before upgrading though.

    If you already have a decent heatsink then this Ebay seller has an OEM X4 945 for a very attractive price:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMD-Phenom-II-...d=p3911.c0.m14

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    Question Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Quote Originally Posted by CAT-THE-FIFTH View Post
    If you already have a decent heatsink then this Ebay seller has an OEM X4 945 for a very attractive price:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMD-Phenom-II-...d=p3911.c0.m14
    Can you recommend a decent quiet after market CPU cooler for that processor please?

    Also how does it compare speed performance wise to a 955BE? I know one is 3.0GHz and the other 3.2GHz but was more interested if the lower power consumption of the 945 affected performance in a big way?

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Depends how much u got to spend on a cooler, i would say go for the true Black if you are willign to spend £36, with free scan delivery.

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    Question Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blaineoliver View Post
    Depends how much u got to spend on a cooler, i would say go for the true Black if you are willign to spend £36, with free scan delivery.
    Thanks for the reply. Don't mind spending upto around £40 mark for something really good.

    How would the True Black compare with something like the Zalman CNPS9700?

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Miles better.

    Make sure you buy a fan for it, they dont come supplied!

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    At £140 surely a retail one would be better with warranty? Theres a no returns policy and full disclaimer at the bottom of the article.

    Paypal may give your money back but will take 3-4 weeks.

    'qualified PC technichian' - hmmm

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Exactly. I would rather pay a bit more as i don't like the last line that guy wrote about 'Qualified Technician'!!

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    A second vote for the retail CPU! You pay a bit more and you get a warranty AND a cooler -and AMD's stock cooler isn't too bad unless you want to do serious overclocking.

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    The amd quad core cooler has been shown to beat the ac64 pro.

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    Question Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Blaineoliver

    So, stock AMD cooler would be good enough unless I'm overclocking in which case a True Black would be the better option? Are the AMD stock coolers fairly quiet?

    Thanks.

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    Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Stock coolers are good enough, they wont win any quiet awards, 120mm fans low rpm will cool so well.

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    Question Re: Triple or Quad core AMD?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blaineoliver View Post
    Miles better.

    Make sure you buy a fan for it, they dont come supplied!
    Recommendations for a decent and quiet fan?

    Thanks.

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