Final Listing

[hoofhearted4]

to me a 6 core cpu versus a 8 core cpu thats probably not going to be Socket am3+ isn't worth it in my opinion.

 

i knew that AM3 can run on AM3+ and not the other way around, but this statement confuses me lol...whats not going to be Socket AM3+?

[Draakon]

You can, IN FACT, use a Bulldozer on AM3 (not AM3+) socket, however with around 50% of reduced efficiency. Using a AM3 CPU on AMD3+ does not cause any +/- side effects.

 

@Thor. Why do you want a 16 core CPU if only 3 of them are used at peak hours (2 by games, 1 by OS+backround stuff). Also, more cores != better performance.

[hoofhearted4]

if it turns out the 8 core version is worth it (and its under $300) then i MIGHT get it. otherwise ill be comparing the 1100T and the 6-core Bulldozer and getting the better of the two.

[Thor.]

My board is socket am3+ so its nnot a problem.:cool:

Also i guess you can call me a core nut, MMOOOre cores the better :teehee: :teehee: :teehee:

 

If i had my way i would also have 16gb of ram.

 

And 2 of the latest and greatest nvidia cards.

Edited August 12, 2011 by Thor.

[hoofhearted4]

lol im set with 8gb of ram (1333)

 

and i MIGHT go SLI in the future but for now its one 560ti for me.

[Jeux]

Me personally, I'll be overclocking this i5 2500k like there's no tomorrow. Then, when the second or third generation bulldozer comes round, I'll purchase it along with an AM3+ socket motherboard. I should have a decent amount of $$$ for new hardware by then.

 

May not be the best thing to do, but it suits me right now. I really love overclocking the 2500k :happy:

[hoofhearted4]

like i said, ill get whatever is best for the price. if its just not worth its price, ill buy the 1100t.....i wont be buying anything till next year sometime, Spring/Summer, so by then hopefully the second or third gen bulldozer will be out, or a price drop on whats out.....im planning on $300 for a CPU...if i end up spending it on the bulldozer thats fine, if i end up buying the 1100t, well then i saved some money, its good either way......and if by some reason the bulldozer is pushed back and its not out when i build my PC, 1100t it is

[Nysba]

I'd be really suprised if the 1100T is better for the money, especially since the 2500k, at least here, for me, is cheaper. 1 euro cheaper, but still.

[Draakon]

Oh trust me, Bulldozer will be worth of its price, solely due to its architecture (how the CPU is put together). As of mater of fact, a 4 core Bulldozer will beat a 6 core Phenom II. And from the leaks, it performs better then the i7 Sandy Bridge CPUs.

[hoofhearted4]

I'd be really suprised if the 1100T is better for the money, especially since the 2500k, at least here, for me, is cheaper. 1 euro cheaper, but still.

 

wow lucky....the 1100t is like $20 cheaper here.

 

 

im just excited for bulldozer and i just really want to be able to build my PC! god damn stupid car accident using up all my money