[Dudeson169]

I have the choice of a Phenom II X4 955 BE or a Phenom II X4 940 BE as a processor upgrade from my computer, I can get the 940 for free or pay 30 bucks and get a 955 BE. Seeing as my mother board is meant for AM2+, but cab run AM3, what would be the speed difference? I can either get the fastest CPU in the world or one right below it for free. I truthfully do not know what to do, because my mobo is really meant for AM2+ stuff with AM3 support as a bonus.

EDIT:the reason I can get the 940 for free is I am building a computer for a guy from my old parts, and giving him my 9600 BE to use (he is gonna do light gaming and stuff)

EDIT 2: fastest AMD CPU in the world meant for DESKTOPS

 

[nemesi5]

955BE is so worth IMO, its future proof and will allow you to upgrade to AM3 in the future and for 30$

thats amazing! The 955 is as good as the Q9550, if not better.

Remember AM3 cpu's are backwards compatible so you should have no problem with the 955.

 

[KamuiRSX]

I'd get the 955 just because you can use it in both AM2+ rigs and AM3 rigs.

 

[Gizmo]

Can't wait to see some people come in here and reprimand you for the "fastest processor in the world" comment. Regardless, 955 FTW. No question about it, especially for $30.

 

[Dudeson169]

Thanks, I was worried it would cause instability or something in an AM2+ board

 

[nemesi5]

Don't worry, its backwards compatible so you should have no problems with instability at all

 

[Chucklez]

Yeah go for the 955 for sure. Hech of a CPU and I have had both and I can tell the difference, its not a huge one but its noticable.

 

[xxicrimsonixx]

For 30 bucks, definitely get the 955, that is an extra boost of performance at stock settings (meaning that you should be able to reach a higher maximum overclock with the same amount of volts, definitely worth it.

 

[gerikoh]

can you get both and sell the 940be to me for $50 and keep the 955 to yourself?

 

[That_guy3]

955BE, Unlocked multi is worth it and plus only $30 take it!

 

[Timlander]

955 all the way!!!

 

[Dudeson169]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerikoh can you get both and sell the 940be to me for $50 and keep the 955 to yourself?

um... no The choice I have is getting the 940 BE for free (but I am ginving him my 9600, so not completely free, and I a m building him a PC) or paying 30 bucks and getting a 955 BE for the same deal, in place of the 940 BE

 

[gerikoh]

hehehe

955be without a doubt since it gives you better upgrade options with ddr3.

 

[Dudeson169]

Thanks all for the help, I rep'd you all for the help, just a little way of saying thanks

boy I cant wait to tear games apart with my new CPU (and be able to use Vista X64 again

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