Intel Xeon x3440 ?

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I had my X3440 up to 4ghz, but the mobo fried. I think 4ghz will be easy, but not sure how much higher it would go. 4GHz is fine with me from 2.53.

I am using a Megahalem RevB; comes with the new universal intel mounting system, but kind of expensive$60 plus shipping. very nice cooler and worth the money IMO.

The 3440 is the first of the p55 line to have HT. I bought mine for $234-8% CB=$215.28. Can't be beat for the price unless you buy a 920 from MC for approx $215 after taxes

EDIT: off topic, what mobos you guys running? My UD2 bit the dust because of my stupidity(did not put heatsinks on the pwm mosfets I think thats what they are called); I would like to stay under $150. I am trying to buy from a local store but limited and most seem out of my range. For a $150-$200 board would have been better to go with a 920.

for $150 I can get UD4 micro or asus P55D
for $170 I can get evga LE or P55D-Pro.
or suck it up and wait till mid week and order online? END Edit