The Phenom X2 550BE would be a good choice. But there's the Phenom II 555BE coming around the corner. But it seems you like to use a lot of application and a quad-core would be more ideal. I see you can't go wrong with any of them.
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Honestly, I would grab an Athlon II 630. Quad Core for multi tasking with only a 5% hit from a Phenom II at the same clock speed. Best part is it OC's easily to at least 3.2 with the Stock Cooler on stock voltage.
Originally Posted by Rebellion88  Ok I've asked for advice and I'm still no more closer to making a choice some say one while other say another. So thought a poll will setlle it, mainly for gaming, multi-tasking (x-fire, music, fraps, msn) etc.... I've updated my bios for now and will stick with my motherboard until the near future when the new bulldozer chips are out. I have about £120 to spend, but the lower the better as theres a few other bits I wouldn't mind and I'm on a tight budget. So still open to suggestions and from scan, ebuyer if possible. Also a HSF as well please, looking for a small increase in game performance but also in general windows use. Many Thanks all those guru's out there! |
If you're not experienced, then get the BE. That's what it is made for.
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Originally Posted by Rebellion88 The thing that worries me I've only started overclocking on these BE chips so pretty easy change the multiplier, change volts, stress/temps and job is done where as these Athlons are not and not sure about adjusting Ram speeds and HT speeds? |
Phenom II 550 BE ordered.
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This is the first rig I've ever built or OCed and I have a locked multi.
Originally Posted by Rebellion88 The thing that worries me I've only started overclocking on these BE chips so pretty easy change the multiplier, change volts, stress/temps and job is done where as these Athlons are not and not sure about adjusting Ram speeds and HT speeds? |
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