Old Guy said
> Greetings,
>
> I'm currently running an Athlon 4200 X2 o/c'ed to 2.6ghz. No voltage
> change from stock.
>
> I would like to get as much out of the system to extend its life as much
> as possible. I just upgraded my wife's computer with an Opteron 170
> 2.0ghz processor from a 3700 San Diego. Big difference and it seems
> faster than my system without being overclocked. Except for the hard
> drive(s), our systems are quite similar.
>
> Hard drive is already there (Raptor 150). 2gig CAS2 memory. 7600GT
> video board.
>
> I like a very responsive system, but I'm not a gamer. I've been thinking
> of upgrading to a more robust / faster processor. An Opty 175 is a
> possibility.
>
> Would there be a difference in performance between the 4200 X2 and an
> Opteron 175?
>
> TIA
Depends if you want to spend the money for a few %, the Optys do have a
bigger L2, unless you are running a Toledo. Your x2 looks to be the same
as mine (I bet its an LDBFE) as I can get to 2.6 on stock volts I have
just bumped it up to get from 2.7 to 2.8.
I have Opteron's, but I am working with this (4200x2) right now as my best
opty is in my DFI nF4 SLI D, which I have not got a good PSU for ATM, I
have been looking for a 175/185 but its got to be a very good price for me
to be bothered with the change. I am also not a game player but do a lot
of work with video.
L.
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