Opteron vs. Conroe

[fresh]

im about to buy a rig and want it for gaming. would it be better to get an opteron or an E6600? also what does OEM mean on components, thats prob obvious but i dont know.

[mrt9888]

I think that the Conroe will be better, OEM original equipment manufacturer means it comes without the box packaging and no heatsink fan.

[harry1]

double post

[harry1]

im about to buy a rig and want it for gaming. would it be better to get an opteron or an E6600? also what does OEM mean on components, thats prob obvious but i dont know.

get a clue lol

opteron no where near as good as conroe, nowhere near

oem = no packing no nothing just the bare product

[htid]

get a clue lol

I know you said lol but really was there a need to say that? He obviously doesn't know hence he asked, not everybody here is a computer nerd

[harry1]

I know you said lol but really was there a need to say that? He obviously doesn't know hence he asked, not everybody here is a computer nerd

im not a computer nerd, i wasnt going to say lol. its boring how many people come on here asking the same questions, all it takes is a search of the forum and neally every question about conroe is answered

not singling you out fresh

[MD]

harry1,

with or without the 'lol' that was totally and utterly unacceptable.

[dave87]

To give a slightly more informed answer, the Conroe is better.

However, it will likely be more expensive to make the best out of it - some of the boards are over £150, and processors even more. Factoring in decent memory and that, you can have a rather large bill on your hands They do go like the clappers, and will, coupled with a good graphics card, be better at gaming, now and in the future.

Having said that - what games do you play? If its not the latest and the greatest, with full eye candy, then you could go for an opteron based system and be perfectly happy. It all comes down to budget and technical ability, as to which would give you the best system.

Hope this helps,

Dave

[htid]

harry1,

with or without the 'lol' that was totally and utterly unacceptable.

Glad you said that matt, after i posted i was wondering if I was wrong to say what i said but obviously some people agree.

[fresh]

thanx htid and matt D for the support. and thanx for answering my question. i do want to play the best games and im looking at spending around a grand and i think the system works out at around £937 is that a good price or am i spending to much money when i dont need to?

[harry1]

thanx htid and matt D for the support. and thanx for answering my question. i do want to play the best games and im looking at spending around a grand and i think the system works out at around £937 is that a good price or am i spending to much money when i dont need to?

best you show the whole spec, and what its intended use will be..

if you list what you will do with it and list what you have allocated for purchase that wshould give an idea on how it fairs, soz about before btw.

[greektony]

Jesus, harry1 was only joking. Why is everyone starting to get super PC round here. I mean fresh didnt seem to be offended, what harry1 wrote wasnt offensive so whats the problem. There are too many Hitlers in the world without Hexus turning into the Third Reich.

[dave87]

Fresh - as Harry said, posting your full spec list would be helpful, aswell as where you are ordering it from - as someone might be able to find some of the components cheaper for you

Greek Tony - Its not a case of getting too 'PC' its about common courtesy and a hint of self restraint. The analogy to Hitler leaves me somewhat baffled, as I'm sure he didn't mind offending people. The Hexus community is largely self moderated - it is a family forum afterall, and as such there are some limits to what should and shouldn't not be posted. I feel that Harry's post was unnecessarily blunt and bordering on insulting, but he has apologised for it. Learn and move on

Dave

[MadduckUK]

i think the system works out at around £937 is that a good price or am i spending to much money when i dont need to?

does that include or exclude a monitor?

[harry1]

Fresh - as Harry said, posting your full spec list would be helpful, aswell as where you are ordering it from - as someone might be able to find some of the components cheaper for you

Greek Tony - Its not a case of getting too 'PC' its about common courtesy and a hint of self restraint. The analogy to Hitler leaves me somewhat baffled, as I'm sure he didn't mind offending people. The Hexus community is largely self moderated - it is a family forum afterall, and as such there are some limits to what should and shouldn't not be posted. I feel that Harry's post was unnecessarily blunt and bordering on insulting, but he has apologised for it. Learn and move on

Dave

what a nice chap


*awaits frehses spec*

[xolotl]

It may be worth holding off a week or two before making a big purchase. Both Intels Quadcore (Kentsfield) and Nvidias Direct X 10 cards are due out very soon. While you may not be able to afford these they will almost certainly reduce the cost of the components. You may even notice a flood of second hand stuff as people rush to upgrade.