Screw it! Went for the AM2!!!

[PVTCaboose1337]

Well, Newegg had them in stock, and with the credit card in hand, I ordered an Athlon AM2 3800+ (single core) processor and MSI KN9 premium motherboard! So will tell you how it goes!

Am I the first to get the AM2 at TPU!? Its coming with UPS 2 day shipping!

[PVTCaboose1337]

Got these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103631

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130048

[yogurt_21]

what mem? corsiar has a nice low latency 800 set out.

[wazzledoozle]

I hope you realize that is a single-core. A Socket 939 dual core 3800 X2 costs less...

What heatsink did you get? A 939 heatsink wont work... (well the clip-on heatsinks work, but they suck)

[PVTCaboose1337]

I got the artic freezer 64 pro, said it was compatible in the article! Also ram is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231065

[Azn Tr14dZ]

As long as it makes you happy, cool!

[drade]

Yep, I was just looking at that.... Whatever floats your boat! good luck!

[ataraxia]

nice set up..dual cores are so overrated.

[PVTCaboose1337]

Yep, I was just looking at that.... Whatever floats your boat! good luck!

Thanks. It does indeed float my boat. I will tell you guys how the performance is on the N590.

[PVTCaboose1337]

But why are the 939 coolers bad on the AM2?

[ataraxia]

they arent...many are compatible :)

[PVTCaboose1337]

I know that, I am just wondering: Will I get better performance than the stock cooler?

[Moose1309]

I know that, I am just wondering: Will I get better performance than the stock cooler?
A very good question. Waiting for your comparison results :D

[b1lk1]

You are the guinea pig my friend. Looking forward to some results.

[POGE]

I know that, I am just wondering: Will I get better performance than the stock cooler?
Yes.

[PVTCaboose1337]

Yes.

Well, as the unofficial tester, I will be sure to write some mini reviews. Also, do you think this new orleans core is very oc able.???.

[wazzledoozle]

Its just a venice with a DDR2 memory controller.

[PVTCaboose1337]

That mean ocing time! Might be able to oc more because of temps!

Will do that by the way.

[yogurt_21]

nice mem overall the righ should stil be pretty sweet, plus you have the braging rights of the brand new stuff.

but yeah you're the guinea pig, hopefully your gamble pays off.

[PVTCaboose1337]

Hey, no big deal. I am just wanting to stay ahead of the trend. Will tell you how it goes, but hoping I don't have too many problems.

[ataraxia]

is it here yet?????

[PVTCaboose1337]

Well, technically yes, it is in dallas as of tonite. But I cannot get it delivered till tuesday, memorial day and all. So, when it comes, it will be build on the weekend because of exams, but I will benchmark, overclock and many more things!