Triple Core 2.4ghz or Dual Core 3.0ghz?

I haven't ordered by CPU yet because the one I was looking at was out of stock, but it got removed from the site :x

Should I get a triple core 2.4ghz?

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or dual core 3.0ghz?

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I'll be buying a heatsink with the dual core if I get it so I'll be able to overclock right away

i would go with the triple core phenom. also when you grab a better heatsink you should try to overclock the 8750...it should be able to reach 2.8ghz at least. im comparing this to my 9500 which i cant get any higher than 2.6 without stabiliity problems. 3 cores running at 2.8 is better than 2 at 3ghzplus the bigger cache on the 8750

Look into which triple core Phenom II x3 can be unlocked into a full fledged Phenom II x4. That would something to consider, but it may cost $20-$30 more for the correct CPU...-GeordiLaForge-

[QUOTE="-GeordiLaForge-"]Look into which triple core Phenom II x3 can be unlocked into a full fledged Phenom II x4. That would something to consider, but it may cost $20-$30 more for the correct CPU...Luminouslight

[QUOTE="-GeordiLaForge-"]Look into which triple core Phenom II x3 can be unlocked into a full fledged Phenom II x4. That would something to consider, but it may cost $20-$30 more for the correct CPU...Luminouslight

Lol, I forgot to look under AM3 socket CPUs :roll:

So this broadens choices... I can get either of these as well

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Sorry guys... jeez I feel dumb :D

Look into which triple core Phenom II x3 can be unlocked into a full fledged Phenom II x4. That would something to consider, but it may cost $20-$30 more for the correct CPU...-GeordiLaForge-

Lol, I forgot to look under AM3 socket CPUs :roll:

So this broadens choices... I can get either of these as well

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Sorry guys... jeez I feel dumb :D

RobboElRobbo

Why don;t you just get the 550 with an unlocked multi? If it's out of your budget I would just get the X2 240 its a little bit weaker than the three you mentioned but it should be a little bit cheaper. If you want the best performence CPU of the three you mentioned get the 545

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Lol, I forgot to look under AM3 socket CPUs :roll:

So this broadens choices... I can get either of these as well

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Sorry guys... jeez I feel dumb :D

Mitjastiskovski

Why don;t you just get the 550 with an unlocked multi? If it's out of your budget I would just get the X2 240 its a little bit weaker than the three you mentioned but it should be a little bit cheaper. If you want the best performence CPU of the three you mentioned get the 545

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[QUOTE="RobboElRobbo"]

Lol, I forgot to look under AM3 socket CPUs :roll:

So this broadens choices... I can get either of these as well

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Sorry guys... jeez I feel dumb :D

RobboElRobbo

Why don;t you just get the 550 with an unlocked multi? If it's out of your budget I would just get the X2 240 its a little bit weaker than the three you mentioned but it should be a little bit cheaper. If you want the best performence CPU of the three you mentioned get the 545

The ones you mentioned of the first post are crap. The first phenom series were a disaster for AMD and the X2 6000 is like an oven and doesnt perform well.

true but any board that can run a phenom can run a phenom 2. you need am2+ for both, but the athlon 64 x2 will run in plain old am2. you may need a bios update though.imprezawrx500

How do you know if it does? This is the motherboard I ordered http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128342RobboElRobbo