Was it ever determined whether Prescott extra cache helps DC?

[BCinSC]

Got a MSI 865PE board hankering for a chip.

 

[mastertech01]

I think hyperthreading does quite a bit to boost performance but not necessarily more cache. But in this case I would think the added heat concerns under full load would make a Northwood a better consideration overall than a Pressed Hot. Especially if it starts to throttle to keep it cooler.

 

[Freewolf]

I would get this

http://shop3.outpost.com/product/4321815

and sell the MB

I brought this same combo a month ago and I love it.

 

[Silverthorne]

Originally posted by: mastertech01
I think hyperthreading does quite a bit to boost performance but not necessarily more cache. But in this case I would think the added heat concerns under full load would make a Northwood a better consideration overall than a Pressed Hot. Especially if it starts to throttle to keep it cooler.

I agree, I just put my 2.8e in the basement and brought a 2.6c upstairs because the 2.8e run way too hot.

 

[Soggysocks]

As for DC in general..........It depends on which project you are running. Prescotts are awsome with proper cooling. And , also, hyperthreading is a good thing depending on project. Hyperthreading works on Northwoods and Prescotts.

I can only atest to how they work on SETI. :thumbsup:

 

[TAandy]

Was it ever determined that a bottle of vodka lubricates the DC nerves??????? 😀

 

[Soggysocks]

Originally posted by: TAandy
Was it ever determined that a bottle of vodka lubricates the DC nerves??????? 😀

:Q LOL

 

[Wiz]

Seti likes the extra cache - and the Prescott shines when overclocked.

I've put together two 2.8e system and oc'd them.
During burn in here they were both running smooth at 3.6ghz and producing 24 WU's / day.

Good cooling is a must, as they do run warmer than the Nwood.
I've got them running @ 3.3 / 3.4ghz at the clients site, and there's never a problem.

They have air pulling in the side of the case over the cpu & air evacuation out the back of the case at both the PSU & a case fan. Plus a good quality HSF and they do just fine.

This client does keep his office pretty cool, but even when I found he had one of them pushed up against a baseboard heater it didn't complain. Of course I moved it & explained to him why that was a bad idea...