I'm upgrading my rig from an ECS K7S5A/Athlon XP 1800/2x Crucial 256MB PC2100 RAM. I've decided on the Abit NF7-S mobo and 2x Corsair XMS PC3200 LLPT 256MB RAM. My problem is, I can't decide on which CPU to get. I've been leaning strongly towards the XP 2400 but now I'm starting to wonder if I should go with the 2200 (cheaper), or the 2600 (official 333 FSB speed). Here's the arguments for each, as I see it:
2200 - cheap, can be OC'ed to perform like a 2400 (requires that it is multiplier unlocked & can run at higher FSB speeds)
2400 - not too expensive, def. multiplier unlocked, proven OC'er.
2600 - guaranteed to work at 333 FSB.
So, what do you guys think? Which part has the best price/performance ratio? Also, if I get the 2400 am I guaranteed to get a Tbred-B?
Thanks in advance,
Joe
2200 - cheap, can be OC'ed to perform like a 2400 (requires that it is multiplier unlocked & can run at higher FSB speeds)
2400 - not too expensive, def. multiplier unlocked, proven OC'er.
2600 - guaranteed to work at 333 FSB.
So, what do you guys think? Which part has the best price/performance ratio? Also, if I get the 2400 am I guaranteed to get a Tbred-B?
Thanks in advance,
Joe