Do E8500's overclock as well as E8400's ??

BlueWeasel

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E8400 vs E8500

I'd say an E8500 overclocks just as good, maybe slightly higher, than an E8400. If anything, the +0.5 higher multiplier means a slightly lower FSB overclock is needed.
 

sgrinavi

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5 ghz on air sure.. maybe, but at 1.6 volts? ouch.

What it'll do at reasonable and/or stock voltages?