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90 nm cpu?

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pclstyle

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I'm looking to upgrade my comp, picked up a DFI UT SLI-DR board, and when I went to select a cpu for it, I came up with two options, a 90nm 3500+ CPU and a normal 3500+. Is there a significant difference or reason I should choose one over the other (compatiability, speed?). The 90nm is only about 20$ more expensive, but I'd hate to pick it up and see it not work with my board.

Essentially, my question is: Should i buy a 90nm cpu for my board?
 
If you are into heavy overclocking, the 90nm will benefit you. Those processors run slightly cooler and overclock better. If you are confident you can be good at overclocking, you could save some money over 3500+ and get 3000+ or 3200+ Winchester cores (90nm) for much cheaper. Bottom line: given minimal price differences and willingness to overclock, the 90nm chips are a better buy. If you do not plan to overclock, there is no need to spend extra for them.
 
My current CPU, which is the older Newcastle cored AMD64 3500+ (2200MHz default) can be overclocked to 2585MHz at its default voltage, but it runs hotter at that frequency.

The Winchester cored 3500+ main advantage is probably the ability to run cooler than the older Newcastle core when overclocked.

One issue is that you may need to have the latest BIOS in your mobo before you install the 90nm cpu.

Other than that, it's totally up to you.
 
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