Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
Originally posted by: scrawnypaleguy
How well do you think that this cooler would do agains an XP-90? I'm trying to see if it would be a big enough difference to warrant the cost of upgrading.
Why ask us for uninformed guesses? When nobody has the answers?
becuase there are NOT that many accurate reviews out yet!
Wait until it comes out and there are tons of reviews then you can make your own informed decision; instead of asking us for uninformed opinions!!
Jeez. Calm down. He was just asking for rough guesses - see bold.
My hypothetical guess?
7700AlCu < XP90. But not by that much.
9500 >>> 7700AlCu, by a lot.
9500 > XP90.
I feel that the 9500 might be better than the XP90, based on my interpretations of the results. You may feel differently.
Now regarding this:
I'm trying to see if it would be a big enough difference to warrant the cost of upgrading.
My opinion? I don't think so. You have a ~$35 heatsink and you want to spend $45 more for an ~$80 heatsink?Unless you're a crazy, extreme overclocker I persoannally feel that the XP90 is more than enough. God, XP90 is enough to take a 3000+ Venice from 1.8 to 2.7 - that's plenty.
-The Pentium Guy