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    So my brother's P4C800deluxe had to be RMA'd (can't remember what died on it), so in the meantime he just bought a new mobo and said he will just GIVE me the P4C when it comes back from Asus. So now I figure I'll get a new cpu to go with it

    It'll have to be socket478 and I don't want to spend too much (definitly not more than 300 CAD). I'm open to all suggestions.

    I do have watercooling so heat from a prescott isnt too much of an issue (other than it heating up capicitors on the motherboard and such).
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    Here's CPU support list. Note that Northwood is clock for clock faster than Prescott in most cases.

    So look for 800MHz FSB Northwood or Prescott if you can't find Northwood.

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    • #3
      Well, here's how it breaks down;
      -prescotts are cheaper per mhz
      -prescotts run hotter
      -2.4 prescott at 533fsb is very cheap and is a monster overclocker (even better than the 2.4C), but it doesn't have HT.
      -I am definitly overclocking, and would like to get 3.5ghz+
      -the 3.0C and 3.2C's are quite expensive (C is northwood, E is prescott) but will not overheat the motherboard and its components as much as a 3.0E or 3.2E (which are cheaper)

      So I would like to stay away from a prescott, yes, but they are good overclockers and are so damn cheap - its tempting

      The decision is driving me mad

      edit: just looked at prices some more, the 3.2C seems too expensive.
      Here are some of the prices:
      2.4E 533fsb - $180
      2.8E HT 800fsb - (didnt have price at either of local stores ~225?)
      3.0E HT 800fsb - $245
      3.2E HT 800fsb - $286 (probably outta my range)
      2.8C HT 800fsb - $275
      3.0C HT 800fsb - (didnt have price ~300?)
      3.2C HT 800fsb - $325 (out of range)

      I'm thinking either 2.4E (excellent price, excellent OC) or 3.0E (good price, and has HT), unless you guys VERY STRONGLY suggest I don't go with a prescott.
      Last edited by Mehen; 6 February 2005, 01:34.
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      • #4
        I would suggest, if you can find one, to get a 3GHz Northwood which has 30 capacitors instead of the usual 12. These models tend to overclock better and at a low voltage.

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        • #5
          I happen to have the 3.2 prescott. 10% overclock with standard Shuttle SFF cooling runs stable as hell (except I had the thing lock-up once). It runs CPDN all of the time and gets to 72C, with the fan at lowest setting. (think 2krpm with the ICE cooling system, some sort of heatpipe). I don't know, but with better cooling, and it can hardly get any worse than with me, it may have great potential. It also depends on what your gonna do with it. I am benefitted by either the 1Mb cache and/or the 800mhz fsb.

          And as it's in the same room as the thermostat, I save on heating but suffer cold in the other parts of the house
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Umfriend
            And as it's in the same room as the thermostat, I save on heating but suffer cold in the other parts of the house

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            • #7
              well my current cpu usually sits around 27C, and gets to about 31ish when I'm gaming, so even if the new one gets about 50% hotter, it should still be good.

              That 3.2prescott does look mighty tempting Umfriend

              The ASUS RMA status site now says "SHIP" instead of "REPAIR," but no tracking number yet, but with a little luck, I should be getting the mobo in about a week. Then its time to get a cpu
              (Unless they ship back a note that says "you voided warranty! no mobo for you!" -but i dont think it was)

              edit: oh yeah, and the 3.0C IS 300 bucks from where I can get it around here
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              • #8
                mobo came in. Got the 3.0E
                Right now I'm running at 3.6ghz and I didn't have to raise the voltage. I could probably touch 4ghz, but I don't feel like playing with the voltage much yet.
                Running at 36C
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