Shooting for 3.3+ghz on Chilly1 phase with budget, what chip?

[computerpro3]

Hi,

Well right now I have a 3500claw that does 3.1-3.2ghz, but with MASSIVE voltage (1.85+++)

I can prolly get around $250 for my chip, so lets say with a budget of around $400, what chip could get me highest on phase change? 3700 sandy is what I was currently eyeing, but I dunno....

Thanks

[Seriola]

my rec: 3700 sandy or a 3800 venice, good stepping off ebay... but i think even a 3200 or 3500 would work... my 3500 is barely faster than my 3800 (lower batch)

[jason32287]

I'm planning on shoting for 3.3ghz on phase on my next build. I'm going with the 3200+ because it should be easy to hit 3.3 with 330*10. and you could probably go as high as 350*10 with a DFI board. Also its cheaper

[justwOo]

Expecting 330+ On a CPU Unless you hand pick it is asking quite a bit...

Either keep your 3500+ or buy a 3700+ is what I say

[Absolute_0]

I'm planning on shoting for 3.3ghz on phase on my next build. I'm going with the 3200+ because it should be easy to hit 3.3 with 330*10. and you could probably go as high as 350*10 with a DFI board. Also its cheaper

The lower end venices are definitely capable of such high clocks; just look at TheMeatFrog's (stephen's) 3200+ APAW. However, it takes an exceptional chip, so i hope you have already got one lined up or know where you can get a good stepping. It's pretty hard to find week 15 and 17 in retail stores now and even harder online...

Personally i would stick to the 3700+ Sandy. Just do your very best to get a good stepping! If you can't find a good one, consider a 3800+ Venice of a good stepping.