Buying a computer system/Regarding opteron processors

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Expert: - 10/22/2008


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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMD PHENOM AND OPTERON PROCESSORS?
AMD PHONOM and OPTERON processors are the same QUAD-CORE technology,so what is the main difference in between those?
--I want to buy amd opteron 2346 (Quad core)he is it ok for graphical works(Fast rendering)?
--Normal SMPS is ok for this board or not?
What is the main difference between below models:-

AMD QUAD CORE OPTERON 2346 HE
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AMD DUAL CORE OPTERON 1214
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AMD DUAL CORE OPTERON 2212 AND 2214


Answer
The dual core Opterons are likely based on the older K8 design, not the newer Phenom architecture, they are still quite capable though. I would go with the quad-core, based on your needs. As far as differences between the two, I could list naming convention, and multi-package compatability (you can run 2 or 4 Opteron's in a single system, while Phenom is limited to single socket), other than that, there isn't much else to delinate them (meaning performance will be nearly identical). And I would go with an SMPS suitable for your system, if you need 8-pin for eATX, get 8-pin, and so on.

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