3500 or 3200 i might be over clocking

[Chosonman]

Originally posted by: ts3433

Originally posted by: Chosonman
The difference between the 3500 and 3200 is less than a blink of the eye. You won't notice a thing. You'll notice a MUCH bigger difference when using a 6600GT vs a 6800GT

If you run at resolutions above 1280x1024 on a typical high-details setting for a recent game, or 1600x1200 for a typical medium-details setting, that's true. Otherwise, it's probably worth it to get the 6600GT now and upgrade it later on when a bigger boost in performance is needed.

:thumbsup:

 

[twitchee2]

so get the 3200 and 6600gt now and upgrade when the time comes

 

[twitchee2]

going to bed for now keep the post coming ill be back in the morning

 

[firemunki]

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuch...howdoc.aspx?i=2330&p=2

 

[Regs]

The 3200 is very easily overclocked to 3800 speeds. Which is 2.4 GHz with 512 kbL2.

Just stick it on a 5:3 divider with 260HTT. 2.4 GHZ/200 RAM.

 

[Ike0069]

I agree. 3200+ is the best value right now. You don't have to OC right now. You can wait a while, then OC and it will be just like buying a faster CPU. Basically a free upgrade.

 

[twitchee2]

ok so get the 3200 do i need a new hs/f or can i use stock

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: twitchee2
ok so get the 3200 do i need a new hs/f or can i use stock

stock. Not unless you are shooting for a complete silent rig.

 

[twitchee2]

ok so i dont need to get a zalman 770 alcu

 

[twitchee2]

7700*

 

[Ike0069]

Not necessary, but it will keep it slightly cooler than stock.

 

[twitchee2]

well what are usual stock cpu temps..i have a sony with stock everything and it idels 49-51C

 

[Regs]

My 3200 @ 2.5 GHz idles around 33c. Load is around 39c

 

[twitchee2]

do u have stock cooling?

 

[twitchee2]

bumo

 

[ts3433]

For cooling:

Try the stock cooler; it has nice Shin-Etsu thermal paste (which is about as good as AS5) preapplied.

Need something quieter or more effective (possibly to pump a little more voltage through the chip)? A Zalman 7000 or 7700 AlCu would probably be the best value.

When overclocking a Winchester, just make sure temperatures don't go above 55 or 60 Celsius.

 

[twitchee2]

ok thanks and thanks for the temp info ill have to keep that in mind