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AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
#294653 - 08/28/12 04:02 PM
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just did a cpu upgrade to this and was expecting much more from it... its running fine, but their is virtually no difference from the last cpu i had..........
do i need to turn on its extra power?
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Re: AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
[Re: wild eyed]
#294759 - 08/29/12 04:11 PM
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> just did a cpu upgrade to this and was expecting much more from it... its running
> fine, but their is virtually no difference from the last cpu i had..........
In this thread someone else was asking about a similar upgrade and I opined that he wouldn't see much benefit. Guess I was right.  It's a pricier undertaking, but if you want to see some real improvement, switch to an Intel. I was an AMD fanboy for years, but the plain, somewhat sad, truth these days is that Intel is cleaning AMD's clock on raw performance.
> do i need to turn on its extra power?
I'm not even sure what this means... Overclocking? You'll probably see a little benefit from overclocking. Unless you happen to have a game that is right on the verge of running at 100%, though, it's not likely to make anything playable that wasn't already playable.
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Re: AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
[Re: DMala]
#294767 - 08/29/12 06:11 PM
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whats a good recomended intel setup or motherboard bundle?
what processor should i be looking at?
i3 i5 i7 are they the biggest brands at the mo?
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Re: AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
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#294773 - 08/29/12 10:34 PM
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Re: AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
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#294800 - 08/30/12 07:23 PM
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> You could pick up a cheap Core i5 motherboard, CPU, and memory for around $400.
> Here's my current "want" list from New Egg if you're curious...
That's a great basic setup for MAME, and pretty cheap too.
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Re: AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
[Re: krick]
#294811 - 08/30/12 09:32 PM
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in ireland we have dabs.ie
the same deal is about 340 euros delivered..
hmm.
if only i could use one computer for both my cabinet and desktop needs....
anyone every try something like that?
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Re: AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
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#294813 - 08/30/12 10:01 PM
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> if only i could use one computer for both my cabinet and desktop needs....
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> anyone every try something like that?
It shouldn't be a problem if your cables are long enough. Use on-board video for desktop work and another video card permanently connected to the monitor in the cab.
I wonder if a long USB cable to the I-PAC will cause latency?
The only problem is that you will not be able to do anything at the desktop while MAME is in focus on the arcade monitor.
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Re: AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
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#294867 - 08/31/12 10:00 PM
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> > You could pick up a cheap Core i5 motherboard, CPU, and memory for around $400.
> > Here's my current "want" list from New Egg if you're curious...
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> That's a great basic setup for MAME, and pretty cheap too.
It sucks, I was *this* close to pulling the trigger on basically that upgrade a few months ago. Then my priorities got completely upended and even $400 was too much of a splurge. Ah well, someday.
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Re: AMD Phenom X4 9600...... thoughts?
[Re: DMala]
#294900 - 09/01/12 02:59 PM
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> > > You could pick up a cheap Core i5 motherboard, CPU, and memory for around $400.
> > > Here's my current "want" list from New Egg if you're curious...
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> > That's a great basic setup for MAME, and pretty cheap too.
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> It sucks, I was *this* close to pulling the trigger on basically that upgrade a few
> months ago. Then my priorities got completely upended and even $400 was too much of a
> splurge. Ah well, someday.
my priorities:
deep well water pump 600 euros
new gas oven 300
new washing machine 400
hoover 60 euros
and there is a leak here somewhere. i think i have ghosts
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Core i5 combo now has $35 off with promo codes
[Re: krick]
#295136 - 09/05/12 11:25 PM
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Re: Core i5 combo now has $41.60 off with promo codes
[Re: krick]
#295238 - 09/07/12 05:34 PM
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> > You could pick up a cheap Core i5 motherboard, CPU, and memory for around $400.
> > Here's my current "want" list from New Egg if you're curious...
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> > ASUS P8Z77-M LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
> > $129.99 -- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131832
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> > Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core
> > Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K
> > $219.99 -- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
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> > G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
> Desktop
> > Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
> > $43.99 -- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
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> Until 2012-09-10 there's promo code discounts for the motherboard and CPU...
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> Motherboard Discount Promo Code - EMCNANF36 - $15.00 off
> CPU Discount Promo Code - EMCNANF35 - $20.00 off
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> That makes the three items above only $358.97 not including shipping and taxes if
> applicable.
The memory just dropped in price $1, and there's another discount code good for the next 48 hours (expires 2012-09-08 or while supplies last)...
Memory Discount Promo Code - EMCNANC48 - 15% off ($6.60 in this case)
Which brings the new total down to $352.37
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Re: Core i5 combo now has $41.60 off with promo codes
[Re: krick]
#295363 - 09/09/12 04:17 AM
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> Which brings the new total down to $352.37
Aw, you're just torturing me now. 
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Re: Core i5 combo now has $41.60 off with promo codes
[Re: DMala]
#295367 - 09/09/12 05:12 AM
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I still haven't purchased it either.
I just can't justify spending the money right now since I don't really need a computer upgrade. I also can't seem to find anyone selling the LGA 1155 mounting kit for my Thermalright HR-01 heatsink that I'd need to do the motherboard swap. I even tried emailing the Thermalright support people and asked if I could purchase it directly from them and go zero response. Bastards. See if I ever buy another heatsink from them.
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It's a pricier undertaking, but if you want to see some real improvement, switch to an Intel. I was an AMD fanboy for years, but the plain, somewhat sad, truth these days is that Intel is cleaning AMD's clock on raw performance.
