Socket Question

[lancec2c30]

Ya, I think the fx-62 is comparable to the 6000 + with maybe a .2ghz clock... But the unlocked multiplier is "mighty fine"

But you probably aren't cpu of the week like Nosboost here. So looking into the future would be a wise idea.

 

[Aragorn2316]

Here's some info, on them:
Phenom (processor) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks for the info...I noticed that the processors will really only be available on socket AM2+, so I should find that socket of motherboard I guess before buying an AM2 motherboard.

 

[Apokalipse]

Thanks for the info...I noticed that the processors will really only be available on socket AM2+, so I should find that socket of motherboard I guess before buying an AM2 motherboard.

AM2+ CPU's will work in AM2, and vice versa.

 

[Aragorn2316]

I see... now I noticed that the processor's speed will run from 1.9GHZ-2.8GHZ, and therefore I think i'm missing the point when it comes to the processor's quality. What are the defining specs on a good processor? (why would I want a Phenom 2.2GHZ for example when I have a Athlon X2 4400+ 2.4GHZ?) sorry for my lack of knowledge on this particular subject, as I said, I learn something new everyday.

 

[b1gapl]

I see... now I noticed that the processor's speed will run from 1.9GHZ-2.8GHZ, and therefore I think i'm missing the point when it comes to the processor's quality. What are the defining specs on a good processor? (why would I want a Phenom 2.2GHZ for example when I have a Athlon X2 4400+ 2.4GHZ?) sorry for my lack of knowledge on this particular subject, as I said, I learn something new everyday.

...because the Phenoms can achieve more instructions per clock, than the Athlons.

 

[Apokalipse]

I see... now I noticed that the processor's speed will run from 1.9GHZ-2.8GHZ, and therefore I think i'm missing the point when it comes to the processor's quality. What are the defining specs on a good processor? (why would I want a Phenom 2.2GHZ for example when I have a Athlon X2 4400+ 2.4GHZ?) sorry for my lack of knowledge on this particular subject, as I said, I learn something new everyday.

CPU frequency doesn't necessarily make a CPU better.

There's a very large amount of things that affect performance that have nothing to do with how high its frequency is.

Intel learned that the hard way, when they were pushing past 3GHZ with their Pentium 4's, but still getting outperformed by AMD's CPU's that were a little past 2GHZ.

 

[saltynay]

AM2+ CPU's will work in AM2, and vice versa.

But you will not get the full potential of the cpu if plugged into an AM2 board

 

[Apokalipse]

But you will not get the full potential of the cpu if plugged into an AM2 board

It means that the HyperTransport bus will only run at 2GHZ, instead of 3.2GHZ or more. I think HTT 3.0 will range between about 3.2GHZ to 4.2GHZ, or something.

 

[Aragorn2316]

I found an article about Asus recently launching an AM2+ motherboard and the links take me to a socket 775 motherboard. So another (possibly stupid) question, is AM2+ just a substructure of socket 775 or AM2+?

The link to the article: ASUS Launches Socket AM2+ Motherboards | Hardware Secrets

 

[Apokalipse]

I found an article about Asus recently launching an AM2+ motherboard and the links take me to a socket 775 motherboard. So another (possibly stupid) question, is AM2+ just a substructure of socket 775 or AM2+?

The link to the article: ASUS Launches Socket AM2+ Motherboards | Hardware Secrets

AM2+ has nothing to do with 775.