Any idea which one is the better deal.
Both are in stock at Scan or Overclockers (yes I know :stop:) but I think this is my last chance of upgrading this box without having to replace the CPU and the memory/ motherboard at the same time.
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Any idea which one is the better deal.
Both are in stock at Scan or Overclockers (yes I know :stop:) but I think this is my last chance of upgrading this box without having to replace the CPU and the memory/ motherboard at the same time.
If you have good stable mobo that can do 270-300 then I'd get 170 if I were you, if not I 'll just get 4600+ instead. I believe both cpu overclock around the same so cheaper the better!
.....you're going to overclock it right?:D
I'd get the 170 from Scan (works out cheaper with the Hexus free postage).
//edit: no... it works out cheaper even when comparing to the OcUK price ex. VAT. It works out cheaper by over £25 when I read correctly.... no contest.
If I didn't have my bike in for a pretty major service right now, I'd be buying one of those for my work machine.
Isn't the 165 the same as the 170 with a different clock, not that that means anything if your overclocking it.
Essentially. The 170 has a high multiplier, so in theory overclocking it will be easier (assuming your motherboard is the limiting factor, rather than the CPU).
If you have a good clocking board go for the 170, otherwise stick with the 4600+ the final clocks on both will be about the same. It'll just be easier to attain with the 4600+