P4 Advice

[ntsf]

Hey Guys,

I've been a long time AMD user, but have decided to get a sff intel based pc. I ordered a shuttle st62k from newegg and am now in search of a CPU for it.

I'd like the highest performing processor I can get (under $200) but heat is a major concern.

I was going to pick up a 2.8 Prescott, but from what I've been reading, they seem to run hot.

Suggestions?

Oh, does anyone know what version of the 2.8 this is:
http://www.directron.com/p428512.html
Does it support Hyperthreading?

Thanks!!

 

[Shimmishim]

it's hard to tell what it is cuz they do not list the size of the L2 cache.

for a sff i'd get a "C" processor like the 3.0C.

These things don't run super hot like the prescott's and are good overclockers (assuming you'd want to)....

but for under $200, your best bet is the 2.8C.

 

[jhurst]

2.8C is a good chip.......most of them will do at least 3.3ghz with stock voltage/stock cooling.

 

[dp004i]

Get a 2.8C. I'm running a 2.4C at 3.2GHz, stock voltage on Abit IS7-G, so you should be able to get around 3.6GHz, as long as you have a good motherboard and power supply.

 

[jhurst]

Originally posted by: dp004i
Get a 2.8C. I'm running a 2.4C at 3.2GHz, stock voltage on Abit IS7-G, so you should be able to get around 3.6GHz, as long as you have a good motherboard and power supply.

3.6 is a stretch for a 2.8C. Believe me, I have had 2 of them (D1, and now M0). I'm using an IC7 (best 875 MB) and Enermax 460.

Just b/c your 2.4 OC's 800mhz, doesn't mean higher chips will also OC 800mhz. Most 3.0's won't do 3.8. They are usually around 3.6-3.7. 3.5ghz is about average for a 2.8 chip.

 

[ntsf]

Thanks guys!