Is it worth it to buy an MP instead of XP CPU just for unlocked mult?

[OverVolt]

Like title says i'd be building a new rig soon and i was wondering about just buying an MP instead of XP so i can fool around with the mults without unlocking it so i would still be able to RMA and have a good warranty.

But $50 extras at the same clock! Just wondering if they'd oc better though since there meant to be server chips and prolly are made a little better?

 

[Davegod]

$50 extra -> instead buy a faster XP for about $50 more, no?
If you'd rather buy slower and overclock, then I presume it's cos you enjoy overclocking, in which case going for the MP is maybe a bit of a cop-out or against the point?

 

[nealh]

I am not sure the MP's o/c better or worse...personally if they do as well ...it maybe worth the $50 not to hassle with the unlocking which can be tricky....However if they do not o/c well then the money is better spent getting a faster cpu

An unlocked processor is so much more fun to play

 

[PlatinumGold]

if your looking to oc, why get a 2700+ or a 2800+. it seems to me neither of them oc very well. not compared to the 2200+.

at least according to the cpu database over at www.overclockers.com anyway.

 

[Elcs]

Wait for a low clocked Tbred B (1800+ or so) or get a high clocked chip now which will be a TBred B then get a board that will unlock it through the bios.

 

[Wind]

Spend tht $50.00 bucks on a faster XP. Save the hassle on O/C as well. But then again...hardcore O/Cer normally won't listen.

 

[Blain]

I found a good deal in the FS/T forum on an MP.
I did think about trying my hand at unlocking an XP. But after reading some of the web sites and comments here about it, I passed on all that fun. I'm glad I got my MP ($30-$40 less than lowest Pricewatch, at the time). My 1800 Pal. core can run at a 2100 or 2200 level with a little TLC.

I'm happy with my MP for now... until the Barton's wash ashore!

* If you're going to OC heavy, get an MP.
* If you're going default or slight OC, get the XP.

One other note...
CHECK OUT the "average" OC of the CPU's that you're looking at, and do the calculations for your own MB/RAM/etc. to see which processor makes sense for your application.