AMD CPU question....

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by dlb, May 10, 2009.

  1. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    So... whudduyall think? AMD Phenom 9650 or 9600 quad-core at 2.3ghz -OR- a newer Phenom II 720 tri-core at 2.8ghz? Which CPU would offer the best overall speed and performance for gaming (not hardcore gaming, but not casual either), video conversion, and general use (web surfing, etc)....
    :-D

    Thanks.
     
    Last edited: May 10, 2009
    dlb, May 10, 2009
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  2. JustinHoMi

    JustinHoMi Private E-2

    tomshardware.com has some good cpu comparison charts. Last I checked the 9600 was at the bottom of the pack among the quad cores. Not very overclockable either. They sure are cheap though!
     
    JustinHoMi, May 11, 2009
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  3. ibbonkers

    ibbonkers First Sergeant

    the phenom ll sounds like your best bet. I've managed to try one at a friends and they really perform well. I'd go with the phenom ll .
     
    ibbonkers, May 11, 2009
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