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XP-M, Wattages, Cooling & Suggestions?

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ShyguyMX6

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I'm planning on buying a XP-M real soon here, to replace my current desktop XP2200, I'm also swaping out the Mobo in this system with the AOpen AK79D-400VN (nForce2 Ultra 400) from my other rig, but will be using my 768MB's of DDR333 (2x256 2.5 CL matching & 1x256 2.5CL), from this rig in it. Hopefully utilize Dual Channel for a small boost. But I want to get a XP-M chip preferably a 35W if not 45W chip, & run it at a 333FSB to match RAM, I also plan on buying the Thermaltake Subzero4G TEC cooler, to use in it & replace my Coolermaster JET7 I want to do a a mild to average OC on this setup, but don't want to exceed the 72Watt max rating for this cooler ( I think this matters, from what I understand, I still don't understand some of this temp rating stuff so bear with me), also don't have too much to spend on a CPU & performance upgrade, otherwise I would be getting a nice watercooling setup instead.

So my main question is, what XP-M CPU is the best to get & stay within the conditions above?

Also, if I got a 35W or 45W stock rated CPU about how much of an OC would I get by the time I got to about 70W of heat disappation? I think this last question is my main concern. I'm fine with a CPU running at 35-40C, (got plenty of cooling in my Antec case (intake & outtake that is)

I hope some of this makes sense?

TIA, for any help!!!
 
I never used a mobile, but I have a 2500+ Barton that OC'd very nicely. I hit over 2.4Ghz on air. I would recommend a 2500+, because that way you get the Barton core, 512KB L2 Cache, and a 333Mhz FSB out of the box. Also, you might investigate if you can OC your system to a 400Mhz FSB (i.e. if your RAM can keep up). That way you get the best performance for the money.
 
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