AMD Phenom™ II X4 Processor 945 95W worth the upgrade? Go Intel?

[ShadowMyth]

I'm currently running a Phenom X4 9500. This CPU has horrible gaming performance due to the TLB bug or just the chip itself. Is the AMD Phenom™ II X4 Processor 945 95W worth the upgrade? Due to my motherboard restrictions I must use a 95W chip. Should I ditch the the mobo for a AMD 125W AM3 or maybe an Intel? I'm looking to spend less than $600.00 if I go this route. Any suggestions?

[shadow_419]

If you're willing to spend closer to the $600 go with an i7 setup. You can get a cpu, mobo, and ram between $550-$600. If you're looking to spend $450 or less, you can get a X4 955, mobo , and ram for that price. Either rig will increase your gaming performance. The intel setup is better overall but it's more expensive. Your choice.

[deltatux]

Originally Posted by ShadowMyth

I'm currently running a Phenom X4 9500. This CPU has horrible gaming performance due to the TLB bug or just the chip itself. Is the AMD Phenom™ II X4 Processor 945 95W worth the upgrade? Due to my motherboard restrictions I must use a 95W chip. Should I ditch the the mobo for a AMD 125W AM3 or maybe an Intel? I'm looking to spend less than $600.00 if I go this route. Any suggestions?

I'd just save the money and go 945, but since you said u're willing to spend less than $600, you get go 955 BE right?

The motherboard is fine, don't see any reason to upgrade other than that.

deltatux

[gc3333]

The XFX 750a is limited to CPU's with TDP at or below 95w. Unfortunately, the 955 exceeds that. It is at least 125w. The only high-end Phenom II x4 currently in AMD's stable with a 95w TDP is the new version of the 945. It is not a black edition, however.