Which CPU makes the most sense?

[Adios]

I am looking at 2 different systems with everything the same but the cpu/memory speed. This system is not necessarily for overclocking, just everyday use and some video encoding. I don't necessarily need the fastest either.

2.8 Ghz 533 FSB, 333Mhz DDR +0 Dollars

2.6 Ghz 800 FSB, 400 Mhz DDR +30 Dollars

2.8 Ghz 800 FSB, 400 Mhz DDR + 130 Dollars

3.06 Ghz 533 FSB, 333 Mhz DDR + 150 Dollars

3.0 Ghz 800 FSB, 400 Mhz DDR + 300 Dollars


Which seems to be a worthwhile deal?

 

[Corporate Thug]

the second one

 

[Adios]

Thanks Shady06

 

[4x4expy]

I agree, if your buying a new system right now, go ahead and go for the 800 fsb, but the 3ghz is going to cost you an extra $270 over the 2.6ghz choice(400mhz gain). You can easily make that up and plenty more.

 

[zephyrprime]

I agree with the other 2 guys. And overclock it baby! Yeeaahh!

 

[sman789]

hehe, go with 2.4c and save even more then OC it to over 3.0

 

[SinfulWeeper]

Either the second or the third. The best dollar/perfomance ratio would be the second one though.

But that 3.0GHz... 😀rool;

 

[chin311]

number 2----

 

[CraigRT]

I think #2 as well..

 

[ironique]

Number 2! Best bang for the buck, plus the 800Mhz FSB will help the video encoding.

 

[ScrewFace]

You definately want the 1st one as it costs $0 and you can probably overclock to an 800MHz bus if you use PC3200 DDR400-SDRAM.🙂

 

[Jeff7181]

I agree... get the poop one (#2) 😀

 

[globe]

I'm building a new system, and chances are I'll be getting the 2.6c as well. Different in price between the 2.6c and 2.8c is a bit much. With the 2.6c OC to over 3.0 is more than enough speed for me (...for now).