Very best AMD cpu for a DFI Nf4?

[Jor3lBR]

Hey guys,

I'm building a little machine for my nephew and wanna know what's the absolute best dual core amd cpu out there for this mobo? Yes I intend to overclock it w/ stable 24/7 settings.

Setup:
Amd CPU???
- DFI NF4 SLI
- 2 x 8800 GT
- Sandisk 30Gb SSD + Seagate 640Mb;
- 2Gb of Mushkin Redline DDR

[chew*]

Hey guys,

I'm building a little machine for my nephew and wanna know what's the absolute best dual core amd cpu out there for this mobo? Yes I intend to overclock it w/ stable 24/7 settings.

Setup:
Amd CPU???
- DFI NF4 SLI
- 2 x 8800 GT
- Sandisk 30Gb SSD + Seagate 640Mb;
- 2Gb of Mushkin Redline DDR

opty was the best duallie.

[Jor3lBR]

opty was the best duallie.

Which one chew*? 180, 175 etc?

[chew*]

Which one chew*? 180, 175 etc?

ehhh i'm not sure i would just search for the highest model.

He really need a dually?

I got a couple chips left over from this comp i grabbed up for cheap paid $30 for 2 chips.. can hook it up for you with like a 3700 sandiego.

[Jor3lBR]

ehhh i'm not sure i would just search for the highest model.

He really need a dually?

I got a couple chips left over from this comp i grabbed up for cheap paid $30 for 2 chips.. can hook it up for you with like a 3700 sandiego.

Thanks chew*!

I did receive the board today and the seller was kind enough to send it with a cpu, I still don't know what is it but will report back :up:

[tool_462]

High end 939 chips are still worth stupid prices on eBay so shop on forums where people sell them for much less than they are worth.

[Erklat]

You mean they sell them for what they are worth on forums. ;)

If I remember Opty 165 and X2 4200+ were the best bang for buck those days.

[Jor3lBR]

High end 939 chips are still worth stupid prices on eBay so shop on forums where people sell them for much less than they are worth.


You mean they sell them for what they are worth on forums. ;)

If I remember Opty 165 and X2 4200+ were the best bang for buck those days.

I will keep looking for a good opty within a reasonable price, but $144 bucks is just too much:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120592259587&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Erklat]

You could try X2 3800+ Manchester core too.

Doubt your nephew is going to notice smaller cache size and possibly somewhat lower frequency.
Go for whatever you manage to find cheapest.

[chew*]

I will keep looking for a good opty within a reasonable price, but $144 bucks is just too much:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120592259587&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

$15 for a 3700+ sandy sounds alot better ;)

[Jor3lBR]

$15 for a 3700+ sandy sounds alot better ;)

:up:

[[XC] Oj101]

You could try X2 3800+ Manchester core too.

Doubt your nephew is going to notice smaller cache size and possibly somewhat lower frequency.
Go for whatever you manage to find cheapest.

Look at the rest of the system specs though, pretty much any CPU will bottleneck it quite badly so it's best to go for something fast.

The best chip at stock was the Opteron 190 at 2.8GHz, but if you can find a decent 170 or 4800+ you should manage close to 3GHz on air and 3.16GHz or so on a really good one.

[Jor3lBR]

So from that list what can I expect to overclock out of these cpu's w/ that setup (DFI NF4 sli + Thermalright TRUE120):

Opty 165:

X2 3800+ Manchester:

3700+ sandy:

X2 4200+:

:confused:

[[XC] Oj101]

Average chip: 2.8GHz
Decent chip: 2.95GHz
Good chip: 3.05GHz
Oustanding chip: 3.15GHz

[Jor3lBR]

Average chip: 2.8GHz
Decent chip: 2.95GHz
Good chip: 3.05GHz
Oustanding chip: 3.15GHz

Thanks.

I bumped into a small problem the True120 is incompatible with this socket... Looking at the thermalright boltthru kit I see there 4 holes to mount the plate on the back and this socket 939 only has two holes across the center of the socket.

[=[PULSAR]=]

I have a scythe ninja 2 cooler, if you want it, its yours. It's only compatible with s754/s939, so I don't need it.

[[XC] Oj101]

Time for some cheap old watercooling :D

[[XC] Oj101]

=;4466565']I have a scythe ninja 2 cooler, if you want it, its yours. It's only compatible with s754/s939, so I don't need it.

I think the Scythe Ninja was the only cooler Custom PC reviews that could keep a system stable at stock without a fan. Here's a review (http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/cpucoolers/ninja-2)

Alternatively, the Arctic Freezer 64 Pro or Zalman 9700CNPS/NT were good choices.

PULSAR, if he doesn't want the cooler I'll gladly relieve you of it!

[Cecil]

Glad you got the board already, and the CPU was a 3500+ Venice.

Also, you could try my method for 939 mounting, it was for a CM Hyper 212+ but should work for the TRUE as well.
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.php?t=339038

You can just use the stock backplate, run screws from the bottom, and use the springs and wing nuts to tighten down a bracket.

[Jor3lBR]

Is this one any good (Opti 165): http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=126922

How about the price?

[Cecil]

Is this one any good (Opti 165): http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=126922

How about the price?

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Athlon%2064%20FX-55%20-%20ADAFX55DAA5BN%20(ADAFX55BNBOX).html

[[XC] Oj101]

Yah, th FX-55 is a great chip but it's only a single core. The Opti 165 at around 2.7 to 2.9GHz would be a MUCH better option considering the rest of the machine ;)

[Cecil]

Thats weird, I typed some before that link but it didnt post it :?

Anyway I had said the 165 isnt "best" but is a great one that should do 2.7-3 depending on the cooling and whatnot. I had said I know someone selling an FX-55, though it is a single core.