oem e4300 + aftermarket cooling or e4400 + stock cooling??

[lookin4dlz]

Probably using a 4COREDUAL-VSTA with my existing ram & video card. I assume I'll need the aftermarket cooler to get to 3GHz with either chip, so I might as well get the e4300 & better cooling. Thoughts?

 

[qliveur]

That's what I'd do. Given the OC limits that others have reached with Allendale, I don't believe that the 10x multi is worth the extra $$$.

 

[cprince]

I would use an aftermarket cooler for both chips. I used the ZEROtherm BTF90 92mm Silent, and it cools my E6600 to 27C idle and 35C loaded. The ambient temperature is 25C.

 

[lookin4dlz]

One reason to go with the e4400 is that this board will probably do only 290 fsb, which is a good bit to lose from the 1x multiplier difference. I'd like to find an e4400 oem for $125, but not many oem's around.