E6600 stock vs. E6420!

[ss samy]

Is there a significant difference between these 2 CPUs when they are at stock speed?? And is the multiplier on an E6420 8x or 9x?

In short, is it worth spending 40 dollars more for an E6600?

 

[aigomorla]

if you can still grab the E6600 at frys.com for 199 + free ship.

i dont see a point looking at the E6420

 

[ss samy]

all figures canadian, sorry i didn't say so earlier >_>

 

[five4o]

Look what I just ordered at newegg

e6600
Gigabyte P965-ds3
Corsair DDR2 6400c4
Antec 650w psu

Will probably get delivered by Friday (this is why I love to order from newegg)
I went with the 6600 over the 6420 because I'm a noob at OC'ing and wanted a safety net just in case.

Gonna be following this guide http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1169366 wish me luck.

 

[kmmatney]

Well, you can get the E6420 and spend the $40 you save on a tower heatsink and fan...

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: kmmatney
Well, you can get the E6420 and spend the $40 you save on a tower heatsink and fan...

:thumbsup:

And then OC it to 3+ GHz 🙂