On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 2:31 PM, Ivan K <ivan_521521@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I am looking to make a new computer purchase, and have decided > I want a 64bit AMD quad core processor. Before one gets to the Opterons > which start at about $205, I am looking at these two: > > (A) > AMD Athlon II X4 605e 2.30 GHz Processor - Quad-core, 4000 MHz HT - 2 MB L2 - Socket AM3 PGA-941 - > SKU: BA47028 Mfg. Part No: AD605EHDGIBOX Condition: New > Price: $124.99 > > (B) > AMD HDZ970FBGMBOX Phenom II X4 970 3.50 GHz Processor - Quad-core - 1 MB L2 - 6 MB L3 - > SKU: BA47186 Mfg. Part No: HDZ970FBGMBOX Condition: New > Price: $184.99 > > That is a $60 dollar difference (prices are from mwave). For > audio, should I really spend the extra 60 bucks? i thought i got better value from a 6 core for $280 at newegg, specifically a Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2GHz which I use with this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131644&Tpk=crosshair%20iv but your mileage may vary. _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user
