Which XP to buy?

johndoe52

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Like the title says I am getting an XP and would like some advice on which one to get. Since it seems like 2100 is the limit the current XP core will go and I really don't want to wait for thoroughbred core to come out. I'm going to oc and I'd like to save money so which XP could i currently get that would do the job?
 

DAPUNISHER

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The 1700+ seems to be the sweet spot at the moment as far as price/performance goes.
 

jamesbond007

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I too think the 1700+XP is the sweet spot. If you want to spend a tish more and get another 60Mhz, the 1800+XP isn't a bad deal either. Anything above that and you're looking at a $50+ increase in price for just a few more MHz that you're probably not going to notice.
 

AthlonRaider

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I think the 1800+ is the best chip to OC because they usually come as AGOGA steppings, while 1700+s are always the older stepping.
 

Smags87

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good choice... i personally belive in spending 50 less, get 50 less (sad isnt it) then oc it

how hot is that running?
 

Duvie

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I also think the 1800+ is the best to buy....more so if you plan on ocing a bit more...I think it is more likely to be of same lot as 2000+ and may be able to achieve that with minimal voltage modding...