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Arkanor · 01-09-09

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Originally Posted by 003

First of all, this is probably the best review of the Phenom II that is currently out there. Notice all the low graphics settings and the very low resolutions. That is perfect to test how CPU bound the games and applications are.

The i7 easily wins it at those resolutions, BUT

CPU's seem to matter more in high-resolution high-test gaming than they used to. And quite often that difference boils down to raw clock speed, regardless of architecture. Look at the Guru3D and Hexus reviews and you'll see that i7 falls in line with the others (and behind even, at stock speed) when the load gets cranked up.

iandh · 01-09-09

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Originally Posted by Arkanor

The i7 easily wins it at those resolutions, BUT

CPU's seem to matter more in high-resolution high-test gaming than they used to. And quite often that difference boils down to raw clock speed, regardless of architecture. Look at the Guru3D and Hexus reviews and you'll see that i7 falls in line with the others (and behind even, at stock speed) when the load gets cranked up.

If phenom II didn't clock well, it would be screwed right now.

WhiteCrane · 01-10-09

Does anyone know if a bios update is REQUIRED for this this? Looks like iandh and I have the same mobo's

iandh · 01-10-09

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Originally Posted by WhiteCrane

Does anyone know if a bios update is REQUIRED for this this? Looks like iandh and I have the same mobo's

Supposedly, yes. Update it and pray... mine is a nightmare right now.

WhiteCrane · 01-10-09

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Originally Posted by iandh

Supposedly, yes. Update it and pray... mine is a nightmare right now.

Oh cool, the update has been released already?

Oh, hey I found this:

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/...M2/AMDAM3.html

Did you install that yet? It's pretty old. I'm kinda nervous.

iandh · 01-10-09

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Originally Posted by WhiteCrane

Oh cool, the update has been released already?

Yes, it is the November BIOS on Biostars site.

BTW I got some things ironed out and the errors are only minor now.

MadCatMk2 · 01-10-09

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Originally Posted by ryboto

Well, AMD knows these aren't initially going to be high volume parts, and I think they are expecting these to appeal to the enthusiast overclocker. Additionally, at stock speeds, they are more competitive with the $200+ intel quads, so it makes sense to price competitively, to get as much return as possible initially.

Hmm.. this review was more enlightening to me:
http://www.overclock.net/hardware-ne...verything.html

WhiteCrane · 01-10-09

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Originally Posted by iandh

Yes, it is the November BIOS on Biostars site.

BTW I got some things ironed out and the errors are only minor now.

I'm surprised it doesn't ship with the November Bios. Maybe I should use my existing Athlon in that board to update the bios, if th Phenom 2 can't boot.

The Phenom 2 will at least boot out of the box right?

WhiteCrane · 01-14-09

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Originally Posted by Korben

The thing was on the Guru3d review they had an overclocked Phenom II vs a stock Core i7. That's why it seemed like the Phenom II was doing so much better.

Yes but the Phenom 2 overclocks so easily and for a mere $275 it is available with an unlocked multi. We cannot say the same thing for intel.

It seems to me that the reason Phenom 2 is a smarter buy is only because it overclocks so painlessly.

By all means, Correct me if I am wrong.

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