P4 2.6C or 2.4C for overclocking

[sps]

I am building a new system with either a 2.4C or 2.6C and probably a Abit IS7-E mobo (opinions, anyone?). Is there an advantage to the lower multiplier of the 2.4 for overclocking, or is it worth the $15 difference to get a 2.6. I plan to OC with the stock heatsink and am aiming for 3.0 GHz (will take what I can get, but if I get 3.0 from either chip, I'll be happy). Does the multiplier affect the speed of RAM I should get (I would think I could get away with a 1:1 ratio easier with the 2.6)? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[nick1985]

2.6

 

[Insane3D]

Your best bet would be to pick up a 2.4C. You are most likely going to get a M0 SL6Z3, which tend to overclock very well...just make sure to buy from a high volume dealer like Newegg or ZipZoomFly(Googlegear).

3Ghz @ is all but guranteed @ default voltage with these chips, and some lucky people get them as high has 3.5-3.6Ghz. From what I'm seeing, 3.2-3.3Ghz is the median level most will attain. I personally just setup a similar combo, a Abit IS7, 2.4C M0 from ZZF, SLK947-U, 2 x 512mb HyperX PC3500 (BH-5), and a 9800 Pro. Mine is just a average overclocker, and I'm going more for a quiet system. I can get mine up to the 3.4Ghz level if I run 1.675v, and a bit higher speed fan on the CPU, but I prefer to run it @ 3.3Ghz, 1.6v, 275mhz FSB, 5:4 220mhz 5-3-2 CL2.

I would bet you will do similar with your IS7-E, and I think it would be fair to expect @ least 3.2Ghz...just make sure to pick up the best memory you can afford.

Good luck and enjoy.

:beer:

 

[willbemcse]

I also building the same system so it's better to go for 2.4C than 2.6. What about board Abit IC7-G, I like this board but the connections for IDE are in weired place (any comments on this board if someone has it)

How is ASUS P4P800 DLX , as for memory, I will get Kingston HyperX (512 X2) DDR 400.

Any comments/sugestions would be appreciated.

 

[sps]

Newegg has the 2.6C on sale for $4 more than the 2.4C. This means price is essentially a wash. If I go with the Buffalo PC3200 2x256 (CAS 2.5) from Newegg, should I go with the 2.6? I don't want to go with a 2.4 then kill the OCing with cheap memory, but I also don't want to spend a fortune on memory when I can get it for $38/stick. Does anybody have any recommendations for memory? Is the Buffalo stuff good enough to OC a 2.4C or 2.6C to 3.0? I'm just trying to get the best bang for the buck here. If I have to go more expensive to avoid a serious deficiency and eliminate the weakest link, I will but I am trying not to spend any more than necessary.

 

[zShowtimez]

For sps, you should be able to use that ram just fine. With either a 2.4 or 2.6 you should be able to hit 250FSB and run 5:4 for DDR 400. In which case I would suggest the 2.6. (My 2.6 has done wonderful for me). willbemcse, I have had both the IC7-G and P4C800-E. Both are really nice boards, but as far as OCing went my p4C800-e got quite a bit higher.

 

[sps]

Thanks for the help! I just ordered a Abit IS7-E, P4 2.6, and 2 256MB sticks of Buffalo PC3200 CAS 2.5 from Newegg. I think this rig will serve my needs well.

Thanks again!