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Old 07-10-09   #11 (permalink)
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Get a Phenom I off newegg I think theres a few thats $89 right now ill update with link soon, im playg BF 1943

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5%20-%20%24100
Phenom I's aren't in the equation. The only quad in my budget is a 9600, and we've made it clear that it sucks.
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The 710 is the best performing Cpu for under $100, bar none.

The 550, if unlocked, would be better. However, unlocking cores is no guarantee and you'll likely end up disappointed. Though the 550 dual is still a monster chip.
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Get a Phenom I off newegg I think theres a few thats $89 right now ill update with link soon, im playg BF 1943

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5%20-%20%24100
Definitely not worth the price paying for. Phenom IIs are much better for their performance and no bug that cripples overclocking & performance.
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I second/third/forth the 710 then, basically a 720 just not BE
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Alright, I've settled on the 710. Thanks for everyone's help.
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I wouldn't risk the 550, if you have the motherboard then it might work but since you are after a Quad... I suggested the 710 because even if you cannot unlock you still have 3 cores, if you cannot unlock the 550 then you are stuck with a dual core, plus they are the same price I believe
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I wouldn't risk the 550, if you have the motherboard then it might work but since you are after a Quad... I suggested the 710 because even if you cannot unlock you still have 3 cores, if you cannot unlock the 550 then you are stuck with a dual core, plus they are the same price I believe
In the Hong Kong PC forum that I go to, almost 100% of the people can unlock 2 cores. Seems like a pretty high probability to me.
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How easy is the 550 to unlock? I've heard it's possible on some boards.
Very easy, but not in a PCChips motherboard. Almost any with ACC (sb750, sb710, nvidia boards with NCC) can unlock it.
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Newegg has a 2.3 am2 Quad core opteron for 99 dollars. It is the B3 revision so it should not have the bug that 9x00 phenoms had.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819105214
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