Hey all,
I'm currently looking at a budget system for a friend. He plans to oc. I've searched up on this and there does not appear to be a clear consensus so I'll ask again for opinions.
Trying to decide between these two processors. To sumaris for those that don't know. Both don't have CnQ enabled. The 2500+ is 7x multi but with 256k L2 cache (stock 1.4ghz) whereas the 2600+ is 8x but with 128k L2 cache (stock 1.6ghz). I've seen various reviews which suggest the additional cache makes only a small difference but this is not with 64bit apps and there has been suggestions it may make a bigger difference there.
But on the flipside, the 7x multi means he's far more likely to run into a HTT imposed limit. I've seen some get 2.5ghz on air with the 2600+ and although he probably won't be so lucky, even 2.2ghz is going to be 314.
Price is also a significant factor. 2600+ is about 20% more in Malaysia where the processor will be purchased.
BTW, I haven't mentioned the 2800+. I think it's a bit expensive for his budget. I also haven't mentioned the mobo mainly because I haven't decided yet.
Cheers all
I'm currently looking at a budget system for a friend. He plans to oc. I've searched up on this and there does not appear to be a clear consensus so I'll ask again for opinions.
Trying to decide between these two processors. To sumaris for those that don't know. Both don't have CnQ enabled. The 2500+ is 7x multi but with 256k L2 cache (stock 1.4ghz) whereas the 2600+ is 8x but with 128k L2 cache (stock 1.6ghz). I've seen various reviews which suggest the additional cache makes only a small difference but this is not with 64bit apps and there has been suggestions it may make a bigger difference there.
But on the flipside, the 7x multi means he's far more likely to run into a HTT imposed limit. I've seen some get 2.5ghz on air with the 2600+ and although he probably won't be so lucky, even 2.2ghz is going to be 314.
Price is also a significant factor. 2600+ is about 20% more in Malaysia where the processor will be purchased.
BTW, I haven't mentioned the 2800+. I think it's a bit expensive for his budget. I also haven't mentioned the mobo mainly because I haven't decided yet.
Cheers all
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