Can't decide on what cpu... 1700, 1800 or 2100XP??

[generalgman]

Finally building a new system. I can't decide on which CPU I should buy. Trying to keep it below $100 for a new CPU. Going with the MSI K7N2G-ILSR m-board. I know to try and get a TBred B but which one? A 1700, 1800 or 2100? Which one of these is going to overclock the most if all are Tbred B?

The 1800 is looking nice because of the price..... but not sure.

 

[techfuzz]

2100's are reportedly getting the best overclocks lately and have the best price to performance ratio. Lots are getting 2400 speeds or higher.

techfuzz

 

[bgeh]

the 1700+ and 1800+ T-Bred B's overclock to similar levels
the 2100+ usually overclocks better but some 1700+ have reached the 2100+ oc'ed speed

 

[dandan]

i just got a 1700xp from newegg $55.

Now they dont tell you what type of chip you are going to get T-B A or B but most have got B's
Mine was marked JIUHB 0302XPMW and is happy all day long at 12.5 x 167.73 = 2.096Mhz @ 1.65 volts.

What makes this even better this is on my old Epox 8kha+ (via 266a) that i bought as a referb last year for $35 from Newegg.

If my motherboard supported mulitpliers over 12.5 with out a mod, i am sure i would have some more speed left in this chip.

But a 2600xp for $55 is hard to beat

Dan

 

[tnt2]

I was in the same situation last friday. I went w/ the 1700 retail for $63, oem was $60 ($52 today). 2100 is $93 oem, $102 retail. Newegg prices.

 

[generalgman]

so basically what I'm hearing is that I should take a chance, save about $30 and buy the 1700 from newegg..... hope that I get a TbredB. Guess that way I could splurge on a Thermaltake 5000a II case.

 

[Kalvin00]

I saw a report of someone getting a TBred A when purchasing the 1700 OEM from newegg...uh oh? I am gonna buy soon, I hope I get a B...

 

[Instigator]

The XP 2100+ Thoroughbred B eom is $93 at newegg and is your best bet. I have both the XP 1700+ and XP2100+ Thoroughbred B cpus and the XP 2100+ is the best overclocker by far. In general the XP 1700+ will run in the 1.9-2.1ghz range. The XP 2100+ cpus are running in the 2.166-2.333ghz ranges. My XP 2100+ 0304 can run 2.166ghz (13 x 166) at 1.65v, which is very close to default voltage. It is currently running stable at 2.233ghz at 1.7v. Seems like the XP 2100+ are the best overclockers. Just make sure to get a good heatsink and fan.

 

[generalgman]

mmmm, I guess I will have to sleep on it. Whatever CPU I will order, it will be tomorrow, can't wait any longer. I was planning on using the Thermaltake Volcano 9 for the cooler. I'm just about to just flip a coin. Leaning towards the 2100. Thanks for everyone's input.