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Poll Question: Which processor core do you think will perform better? | Total Votes: | 10 | 1. AM2 | 8 | 80 % |
| 2. Conroe | 2 | 20 % |
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| | | | Re: AM2 vs. Conroe < Reply # 16 on 7/29/2006 1:53 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Posted by Sinister Crayon
These tests are being run by third parties using the exact same programs to avoid any possibility of the test being inaccurate. Therefore the Conroe will be a better processor when it is shipped. 'nuff said. The Conroe is the success story of restructuring the core will the AM2 is the exact opposite. End of discussion. For AMD, the AM3 is basically sink or swim for them. But we won't know until sometime around Q4 2007 (which means next [processor] upgrade for me will probably Q2 2008 (unless the 939 FX-57 drops a few hundred dollars)). So it might be back to intel for me.... EDIT: or, after looking into things, I could probably OC my 3700+ to FX-57 speeds. But should I get an aftermarket heatsink?
| A after market HS is mandatory for overclocking, as well good case ventilation, and adequate cooing for the chipset. I'm using the Aerocool GT1000 Gold Plated CPU Cooler Retail http://www.zipzoom...dlist=pricegrabber It sits so the intake, outflow is vertical, in my case the PSU bottom fan, and the rear fans efficiently exhaust the waste heat. I added some plastic ducting to help direct airflow. My X-2 4800 is overclocked from 2.6 to 2.83 at maximum usage with the AMD Quiet & Cool software. Use variable OCing if possible. I had to lapp the hell out of this cooler to get it flat for a flush fit, hell had to practically use a surface grinder on it. Not good, but 2 hours latter, perfect. It is quiet, and running at 100% usage in a 70 F room my maximum CPU temp is 127 F. It took a fair amount of trouble to prep and install it, however it works very well. Heatpipes can kick ass if designed and installed right.
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