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I need advice on which cpu to choose to go into my new build
So far:
Buffalo FireStix 2GB (2 x 1 GB) DDR2 800 PC2-6400 SDRAM
EVGA 8800GTS Superclocked 640MB
ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard
Which cpu would be best to go with that lot.
Get a normal intel E6300 with L2 Cache - 2 MB and overclock or get the new version E6320 which has L2 Cache - 4 MB.
Or get the E6420 which ive heard is a better chip again. Will the L2 Cache - 4 MB on the new version make a difference.
Any help please
I would choose E6320 or E6420 because they have 4mb L2 cache ;)
It's best to go with the higher multi with that Mobo...
E6420 or E6600
E6420
I've L651B - E6420... it's @3.2GHz@1.38V@24/7@~35C@wced@F@H ;)... @@@...
Definitely E6420. That mobo screams for the higher multi. If you had a P965 mobo you could have gotten away with an E6320.
Ok thanks
Is there a certain branch code i should be looking out for when buying one?
The L651B is good. Mine worked very well (3.2GHz at stock vcore) and they can be had drom tankguys.com. The other etailers are hit and miss relative to stepping as I got an L644G that didn't perform as well as the L651B when OCing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruud
Just my opinion
tankguys.com is no good for me because im from the UK.
If i was to buy one from ebay boxed and sealed would i be able to ask the seller the branch code wouldnt it be on the box?
Anyone please tell me how do you check the branch number before you buy is it on the box.
Is a L652B261 a good branch
PACKDATE: 03/26/07
how well did your L651B do on DFI 965-SQuote:
Originally Posted by sofarfrome
Yeah it's on the box and L652 seems pretty good. Just stay away from L644G. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruud
What about a L629F207 for a E6600?
Probably even better.
Definately. From what i've seen, 3800mhz is average for a L629F. Mine does 3800mhz with 1.46vQuote:
Originally Posted by Ruud