how are the c2d xeons compared to the regular c2ds?

[secretanchitman]

im starting to research my new build, and it looks like the c2d xeon chips are priced almost the same as their consumer counterparts on newegg.

does anyone have a c2d xeon chip and if so, how well do they overclock?

TIA!

 

[secretanchitman]

bump anyone...?

 

[Cooler]

They are basicy the same chip. Some use LGA 771 which are server bords which most of the time do not have OC features.

 

[Skott]

In past years the server chips typically can take more abuse and use. They are built a little stronger and can potentially overclock higher. I havent looked at the new Core2 Xeon chips but I would assume its the same for them as well. If the mobo you use is a great overclocker then you should do well. The mobo will be your limiting overclock factor I think.