View Full Version : If you were to roll the dice on a new C2D on Newegg...
Would you go for the E6600 or the E6420?
This is only considering highest possible OC attainable. I ask because right now I just have to click submit order to finally get my C2D rig started but I really can't decide. The price difference doesn't matter to me. But I've heard/read that the recent E6600 aren't the same OC champs they used to be and that the new 6420's seem to have a lot of potential.
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
dnottis
04-29-2007, 04:33 PM
Would you go for the E6600 or the E6420?
This is only considering highest possible OC attainable. I ask because right I just have to click submit order to finally get my C2D rig started but I really can't decide. The price difference doesn't matter to me. But I've heard/read that the recent E6600 aren't the same OC champs they used to be and that the new 6420's seem to have a lot of potential.
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I have one to get rid of, E6420 does 3.520 at 1.525v, 3.5 @ 1.5v and 3.576 @ 1.55v. Dunno if Im gonna post it for sale here or just ask at work. Boots over 3.6 not stable tho.
week 49
Blacklash
04-29-2007, 04:41 PM
Highest possible OC is your main concern? I'd gamble on an E6600 if price isn't an issue. If you get a terrible chip flea bay it.
head over to frys, and ask them to look at what they have in stock, if they let you , you can pick the batch number
head over to frys, and ask them to look at what they have in stock, if they let you , you can pick the batch number
I can't. It has to be Newegg, since I am going to be using my Preferred Account. This decision is screwing with my mind :stick:
dogchainx
04-29-2007, 06:33 PM
I bought a e6420 from newegg and got a L644G. These have been reported as complete duds, but this guy had his go up to 3.9GHz. I'm not sure of the cooling.
LINK L644G (http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2143982&highlight=L644g#post2143982)
I'll be testing this CPU as soon as i get my eVGA 680i board. I'm on a PA160 water cooling system, so I should be able to handle quite a bit of heat.
sofarfrome
04-29-2007, 06:40 PM
E6600...has the higher multi
elsupremo
04-29-2007, 07:17 PM
E6600...has the higher multi
Agreed, go with the E6600. Consistently seen good results with that one...
safan80
04-29-2007, 09:47 PM
with the price of the 6700 being where the 6600 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003) used to be I'd say get a E6700 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115002) because you'd have a higher multi (10x) than with the 6600 (9x) to work with.
Spawne32
04-29-2007, 10:28 PM
your sig is awesome LOL
E6600, but be incase you get one of the newer ones that wont do more than 3.2-3.5.
safan80
04-29-2007, 11:03 PM
your sig is awesome LOL
Thank you for reminding me to update it ;) I switched out my areca cards.
Spawne32
04-29-2007, 11:34 PM
Thank you for reminding me to update it ;) I switched out my areca cards.
actually i was refering to Tibu's sig, but your sig is nice also :D
hillwilla
04-30-2007, 02:02 AM
FRY's has upped the price of the e6600 to $302.00:eek: These are $232.00 on the egg:stick:
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4953791?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003
Damn... well since the consensus is on the 6600 now I gotta change my mobo choice (Quad GT). 680i or 975x... :( THE PRESSURE! This used to be much more easier back in the 939 days.