Which Overclocks Better?

[LiNoX]

Even after some reading I really cannot determine which cpu to go for being that the $50 from 3000 to 3200 can be used on a better video card.

Which of the two overclocks better? There are some mixed messages I get saying that they oc about the same yet some have been unlucky and such.

Are the voltages listed by Newegg correct?
1.5v for 3200
1.35/1.4v for 3000

less voltages= better oc?

So in the end which of the two can overclock better?

 

[LiNoX]

hmm after some thinking it seems to make more sense to get a 3000+ and a better video card.

what r the chances that a 3000+ processor cannot reach 2.6 flawlessly?

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: LiNoX
hmm after some thinking it seems to make more sense to get a 3000+ and a better video card.

what r the chances that a 3000+ processor cannot reach 2.6 flawlessly?

Chances are unknown. I have a 3000+ Venice that doesn't go past 2.4GHz. Buying a 3200+ doesn't guarantee 2.6GHz either.

 

[joejccva]

Originally posted by: jpeyton

Originally posted by: LiNoX
hmm after some thinking it seems to make more sense to get a 3000+ and a better video card.

what r the chances that a 3000+ processor cannot reach 2.6 flawlessly?

Chances are unknown. I have a 3000+ Venice that doesn't go past 2.4GHz. Buying a 3200+ doesn't guarantee 2.6GHz either.

I can OC my 3200+ to 2.75ghz (275x10) and I ran prime95 for about 14 hours straight and was rock solid. Unfortunately I got the wrong PSU so when I tried to play games or run 3dmark05 my machine turns itself off. I'm ordering a better PSU as we speak now.

 

[LiNoX]

what psu r u using now?

 

[joejccva]

Originally posted by: LiNoX
what psu r u using now?

Antec TruePower II 430W Dual Rail 12v - 17A on each rail.

Oh and more voltages = better OC , but more heat. I wouldn't go over 1.55v on your cpu.