Which 939 Athlon 64?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by RotoSequence, 11 Oct 2004.

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Which Socket 939 processor for a graphics workstation?

  1. 3000+

    3 vote(s)
    7.9%
  2. 3200+

    4 vote(s)
    10.5%
  3. 3500+

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%
  4. 3800+

    7 vote(s)
    18.4%
  5. 3500+ 90 Nanometer

    18 vote(s)
    47.4%
  1. Tim S

    Tim S OG

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    It's actually on 130nm, like the FX-55 ;)
     
  2. fadiphatu1

    fadiphatu1 What's a Dremel?

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    if u have the money 4000+
     
  3. JuMpErFLY

    JuMpErFLY Minimodder

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  4. padrejones2001

    padrejones2001 Puppy Love

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    Anything with a 90 nm process will give you better performance. The bits that make up the processor are closer together and therefore are easier to cool. And with smaller gaps between main chip components, you will gain better performance overall, along with higher OC's. So, those who say that 90nm doesn't make a difference, you're not paying close enough attention. By the way, I have a room that's horrendously warm. Up to 105 degrees during the summer months.
     
  5. ric449

    ric449 What's a Dremel?

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    Wrong way round. Because everything is closer together, there is less surface area. This means it is in fact harder to cool.
     
  6. JuMpErFLY

    JuMpErFLY Minimodder

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    afaik as I know they require a lower voltage and so should run a little cooler, although from what I have read there is not much difference.
     

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