so maybe i missed something, what is the differance between a 9850BE and a 9950? apart from 100 mhz/140w TDP rating/and of course the rebranding?

why are they priced the exact same as a 9850BE?

whay does it seem we have more or less the same results so far from Overclocking?

i think it might be because they are indeed B3 cherry picked Phenoms, much like the 9850's

now i may be wrong here, but until i see benches or Proc Specs, im with my idea.

its all about marketing,

and i know i shouldnt expect an automatic overclock, and the chip is rated at 2.6 gig and no more, but why call it a 9950? that would imply that it is higher than a 9850BE yes?

it also runs at a wopping 100 mhz more, but it still doesnt get past 2.8/3 gig on an overclock.

same chip if you ask me