- Jun 2, 2008
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I know the new chips are around the corner, and am trying to keep this D 840 running until then, but in case I can't, please educate me on the differences for OC between these models:
Q9450
Q6600
Q6700
E8500
E8400
For example, any stepping prefs, would be great.
I'm open to picking up a new MB as well, so any suggestions you might have for combos would be greatly appreciated. Currently have an EVGA 680i SLI A2 on new bios, BFG 9600GT x2, corsair 5/5/5/18 PC2-6400, I believe a 750W psu (I'm old and forget things
), Thermaltake Armor case.
I'm interested in getting the new chip as close to 4GHz as I can, primarily for gaming and compiling (yeah, I know this is like saying I need 1000hp for "towing", but I got away with that -- until I took the tow bar off anyway...)
TIA!
(PS the egg has a combo with a 1000W PS from corsair on a 9300 -- worth considering the 9300 for a few extra bucks?)
Also, I wanted to stress that I'm not so much asking for a benchmark list a la Tom's but your experiences with OCing these chips.
Q9450
Q6600
Q6700
E8500
E8400
For example, any stepping prefs, would be great.
I'm open to picking up a new MB as well, so any suggestions you might have for combos would be greatly appreciated. Currently have an EVGA 680i SLI A2 on new bios, BFG 9600GT x2, corsair 5/5/5/18 PC2-6400, I believe a 750W psu (I'm old and forget things
I'm interested in getting the new chip as close to 4GHz as I can, primarily for gaming and compiling (yeah, I know this is like saying I need 1000hp for "towing", but I got away with that -- until I took the tow bar off anyway...)
TIA!
(PS the egg has a combo with a 1000W PS from corsair on a 9300 -- worth considering the 9300 for a few extra bucks?)
Also, I wanted to stress that I'm not so much asking for a benchmark list a la Tom's but your experiences with OCing these chips.