3500+ newcastle vs. 3200+ winchester

[razorweb]

with an identical motherboard, the total price difference is about 30$ more for the 3500+.

Which should I choose? the .13nm 3500+ or the .09nm 3200+?

 

[BoboKatt]

I got the 3200 with the Winchester core but if I could have found a 3500 with the same core I would have paid the diff. Essentially my 3200 out of the box is running stable at 2400MHz which is WAY faster thant the 2200Mhz the 3500 runs at. However I guess my question and yours could be... how much will the 3500 OC to if you intend to overclock. If the 3500 you can find is the older core... no quesiton go for the 3200... runs cooler/less power and can oc well. I saved the cash and added it to getting a better case.

Good luck

 

[slash196]

OCing or no?

 

[AdamDuritz99]

is there really much performance difference between a 3200+ and a 3500+?

peace
sean

 

[razorweb]

30 bucks is pretty inconsequential. i probably wouldn't oc much - will be using primarily for office apps/surfing/burning dvds/mp3s. not really for gaming.

i like that the 3200 runs cooler though. its just such a close call i really don't know which to choose.

 

[LED]

Originally posted by: AdamDuritz99
is there really much performance difference between a 3200+ and a 3500+?

peace
sean

Not if you're OCing 😛

 

[slash196]

If you're not gaming or overclocking, even the 3200 might be overkill. I'd go with the 3000+ winchester. If you eventually decide to do some oc'ing, it's a beast, and it'll clean up in games with even a remedial OC.

 

[LED]

Originally posted by: slash196
If you're not gaming or overclocking, even the 3200 might be overkill. I'd go with the 3000+ winchester. If you eventually decide to do some oc'ing, it's a beast, and it'll clean up in games with even a remedial OC.

Problem I've found on this mixture are in the multipliers (9vs10) are RAM limits (upgrade neccesary) and the 3000+ also need a boost in the v's to equal the 3500+

 

[jvarszegi]

Originally posted by: LED

Originally posted by: AdamDuritz99
is there really much performance difference between a 3200+ and a 3500+?

peace
sean

Not if you're OCing 😛

Really? With the 3200+ running at 2.4Ghz to provide less performance than the 3500+ running at 2.2GHz? I mean, are these actually the same chip, or can the 3500+ be safely overclocked further? I already expect that both of them are great chips, I'm just curious... Thanks.

 

[Appledrop]

winchester.

 

[LED]

Originally posted by: jvarszegi

Originally posted by: LED

Originally posted by: AdamDuritz99
is there really much performance difference between a 3200+ and a 3500+?

peace
sean

Not if you're OCing 😛

Really? With the 3200+ running at 2.4Ghz to provide less performance than the 3500+ running at 2.2GHz? I mean, are these actually the same chip, or can the 3500+ be safely overclocked further? I already expect that both of them are great chips, I'm just curious... Thanks.

Same Squares/Chips just the multiplier is different...no Manu will have a different line for various speeds, they just pony up the ones that do them @ guaranteed speeds (closer to the Fab Center) at the specs and stamp accordingly 😉

 

[LikeLinus]

What's some good ram to go with the 3200+ if you plan on overclocking?

 

[Regs]

OCz EB is a start.

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: Regs
OCz EB is a start.

I was looking at this Corsair 1GB 3200 XMS XL Here

How is that in comparison?

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: LikeLinus

Originally posted by: Regs
OCz EB is a start.

I was looking at this Corsair 1GB 3200 XMS XL Here

How is that in comparison?

Nothing compared to this.

Received Anandtech.com's Editors choice award acheiving 10% more of an overclock than any other RAM in the round up. Not unless you want to spend more on PC4400.

http://www.anandtech.com/memor...c.aspx?i=2145&p=20

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: Regs

Originally posted by: LikeLinus

Originally posted by: Regs
OCz EB is a start.

I was looking at this Corsair 1GB 3200 XMS XL Here

How is that in comparison?

Nothing compared to this.

Received Anandtech.com's Editors choice award acheiving 10% more of an overclock than any other RAM in the round up. Not unless you want to spend more on PC4400.

http://www.anandtech.com/memor...c.aspx?i=2145&p=20

While I understand it's probably one of the best around, is there anything wrong with the Corsair? I guess the question really is...

With the 3200 chip, how high of an overclock do most people achieve. Do most people get over DDR500 (which is what this corsair is shown as hitting at). I mean what are the safe ranges for these chips and I guess then I can better judge ram.

 

[Rapsven]

EB has been discontinued, I thought.

 

[Mrvile]

If you're getting a 3500+, why not get the Winchester? It's like 70 bucks more, but I'd do it just for the 90nm. Although I paid 250 for my 3500+ 90nm...🙂

And I know the Winchester 3500+ can be clocked higher, maxing at 2.6 stable on good air and maybe even 2.8 on water.