Asus SLI Premium Upgrade Path

[Sabre]

Hi all,

Ive been out the game so to speak for a while but now feel the need to upgrade my processor to a dual core as this best matches my pc usuage (video encoding, high end gaming and media streaming). I dont really want to spend to much but dont know what I should be buying ? Do I change the lot and go for a Intel Duo or can I get away replacing just the processor if so which one ?

Cheers in advance

[HyeongSeong]

I think the best option for you is to get one of these:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=530864

you have to be pretty fast , because Amd don't make those any more .

[Sabre]

WIll I notice a speed drop from my 2.8 or will the dual core make up for that ?

[this_is_gav]

Unless you can justify getting a new base (mobo, CPU and RAM) then just get the Athlon dual core. It's bordering on necessary with video editing. The Core 2 Duo is quite a bit faster at encoding, but whether it's fast enough to justify the extra price is up to you.

Yes, there'd be a speed loss in going to that X2 4600, as it's simply a slower clock speed - if you could boost it up to 2.6-2.8 then you'd be unlikely to notice anything drop at all - it's arguable whether you'd notice one anyway.

[shaithis]

If you can afford to go the C2D route, then do it

Saves throwing money at old tech if you think your going to want to upgrade again any time soon.

[TooNice]

I'd either get a second hand dual-core (I still think that my OC-ed Opty 165 will still be fine for another 12-18 months though I wouldn't buy one new at this stage) or jump to C2D.

[Sabre]

Does anyone know the going price for my opteron ?

[nimbu]

I'm currently in the same boat as you mate, and am thinking to go for the Opty 165.