Is this build good for turning a Phenom 2 x2 550 BE into a quad core?
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Yeah I heard that you can unlock it's dormant core and turn it into a X4 B50 now I just want to know if this set up would be good for doing that.
Case: Nxzt Tempest
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146047[/url]
Motherboard: BIOSTAR TA790XE
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138147[/url]
GPU: ATI 4850
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161259[/url]
Ram: 4gb DDR2 1066
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PSU: hec 585w
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339012[/url]
CPU: phenom II x2 550 be
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680[/url]
I already have the DVD burner, HDD, and OS.
Also, you [b]CANNOT[/b] guarantee core unlocking, but if your willing take a little bit of luck, then go for it, you also need a SB750 southbridge chipset.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huKVYW4duiU[/media]
why does no one ever think there's a reason they disabled the other cores
[QUOTE=reapaninja;16753533]why does no one ever think there's a reason they disabled the other cores[/QUOTE]
Because people read about one or two cases where it has worked successfully and instantly think it'll work for them too.
If lots of people buy triple and dual cores then AMD have to disable perfectly good quad cores to fill demand, so in this situation core unlocking would work.
[QUOTE=lemongrapes;16755182]If lots of people buy triple and dual cores then AMD have to disable perfectly good quad cores to fill demand, so in this situation core unlocking would work.[/QUOTE]
They don't just disable them to fill demand, there are cases were one of the cores are faulty, and instead of scrapping it they sell less the core.
[QUOTE=compwhizii;16757923]They don't just disable them to fill demand, there are cases were one of the cores are faulty, and instead of scrapping it they sell less the core.[/QUOTE]
Also this, in which case, core unlocking wont work.
[QUOTE=lemongrapes;16755182]If lots of people buy triple and dual cores then AMD have to disable perfectly good quad cores to fill demand, so in this situation core unlocking would work.[/QUOTE]
do you know how a cpu is made?
[QUOTE=lemongrapes;16753271]Also, you [b]CANNOT[/b] guarantee core unlocking, but if your willing take a little bit of luck, then go for it, you also need a SB750 southbridge chipset.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huKVYW4duiU[/media][/QUOTE]
Well the motherboard I chose has that southbridge. Is that all I need?
Just check the mobo is a M4A7* it doesnt matter about brand.
[QUOTE=lemongrapes;16771235]Just check the mobo is a M4A7* it doesnt matter about brand.[/QUOTE]
I know im asking alot of questions but, where would I find that?
In the name of the mobo :P
I have this exact processor I don't see what more you could possibly want.
My computer flies and handles a lot, what are you using this for? Cuz you could just be shortening it's life.
It's like having 16 gigs of ram to run CS:S. Not AT ALL necessary.
Come on a Quad for 102 dollars. That's fucking win. Also nevermind guys I found a guide on how to do it and what mobos support unlocking. Thanks anyways guys.
You may not be able to unlock the the other 2 cores, or it might cause instability if you do.
[QUOTE=marco900;16800906]Come on a Quad for 102 dollars. That's fucking win. Also nevermind guys I found a guide on how to do it and what mobos support unlocking. Thanks anyways guys.[/QUOTE]
Just because it is a quad core does not mean it is better than a dual core, or you could get this quad for 79 bux
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the reason those cores are disabled is because they may be unstable, thus causing crashes, less cpu life, worse performance etc
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;16804420]Just because it is a quad core does not mean it is better than a dual core, or you could get this quad for 79 bux
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the reason those cores are disabled is because they may be unstable, thus causing crashes, less cpu life, worse performance etc[/QUOTE]
A lot of people have unlocked their cores, and they report nothing wrong. Though you might need a small voltage boost to get the cores stable. and compared to the phenom 2 quads it's really cheap.
[QUOTE=marco900;16804573]A lot of people have unlocked their cores, and they report nothing wrong. Though you might need a small voltage boost to get the cores stable. and compared to the phenom 2 quads it's really cheap.[/QUOTE]
YEs but it isn't going to give you a good performance boost like buying a 955 or 720 X3
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;16804798]YEs but it isn't going to give you a good performance boost like buying a 955 or 720 X3[/QUOTE]
But it'll give a pretty good boost especially if I overclock it. Anyways, It's still a bargain.
[QUOTE=marco900;16804901]But it'll give a pretty good boost especially if I overclock it. Anyways, It's still a bargain.[/QUOTE]
overclocking a core that is suppose to be disabled isn't a really smart idea
bah can't find it, just don't expect much better performance cpu
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;16805242]overclocking a core that is suppose to be disabled isn't a really smart idea
bah can't find it, just don't expect much better performance cpu[/QUOTE]
This.
I think someone did a test with unlocking and actually [i]lost[/i] performance. I'll try and find a source.
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Can't find source.
[QUOTE=Xelatomis;16807460]This.
I think someone did a test with unlocking and actually [i]lost[/i] performance. I'll try and find a source.[/QUOTE]
Yes multi core apps will lose performance due to the 1mb L2 cache
And still the 550 on its own is a great little chip, which overclocks very well, so if the unlock doesn't work, just overclock dat bish'. Also if the unlock works, run prime95 on it to make sure it is stable.
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