Just got rid of a 146 CABYE 0540I want dual!!!
What model and stepping should I try to find? CCBWE 0530? I will be under phase so giving it juice for a high oc isn't a problem.
I'm dunno if I should wait for prices to come down for the higher models.. and that doesn't even guarantee a better oc correct? Should I just spend the money now for the 165?
waiting is bad for getting a hot stepping. your best bet is opty 165/170/175 retail from monarch. I bet in a couple weeks, those steppings will poof.Originally Posted by bmac11
Just got rid of a 146 CABYE 0540
What model and stepping should I try to find? CCBWE 0530? I will be under phase so giving it juice for a high oc isn't a problem.
I'm dunno if I should wait for prices to come down for the higher models.. and that doesn't even guarantee a better oc correct? Should I just spend the money now for the 165?
ALIENS are bringing my next kentsfield based rig in a UFO case!
and since the eta isn't till the end of the month for the 165s.. I know they won't be any similar steppings to whats out now.
I'm not sure if the opys will follow this pattern though. For the single core ones, CABYE 0540 was ocing just as well as the CABNE 0530, maybe just 100mhz less. They were running about 10*c less and with less voltage. I think those benefits would out weigh an extra 100mhz clock.
Guess I'll bite the bullet and try one. 170 OEM or Retail?
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