Any benchmarks available for 166FSB vs 200FSB with Dual Channel DDR (In Sync w/FSB?)

[zwanrock78]

Im trying to figure out if i should spend the extra 30 bux to run my barton 2500 on a 200mhz fsb with Corsair PC3200 CL2 vs. running it at 166FSB with Corsair PC2700 CL2.

What type of gain can I expect if I kept the CPU core the same on both systems (I would llower the multiplier on the 200FSB)


Thanks!

 

[Tetsuo]

dual channel will always provide better performance over single channel

 

[pelikan]

Definately worth the $30. in my opinion. Big difference in performance.
Besides, 200fsb is about to become the standard for the fastest cpus. I think the 200fsb Barton is supposed to come out in May.

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: Tetsuo
dual channel will always provide better performance over single channel

not necessarily... go check anand's benchies...

it usually does but not by a HUGE margin.... that's why I'm running 1 stick instead of two...

 

[zwanrock78]

I decieded on GEIL 2x256 PC3200 Ultra CAS2 6-3-3 1T. I read several good reviews on its overclockablity and stability at 200Mhz. Plus I saved about 40 from the corsairs and got them in a paired set from newegg.com for $99 bux.