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Posted: Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:09:07 Post Subject: e6850 Performance and Value
The e6850 costs about the same as the Q6600, but has a higher bus speed and clock speed.
Was thinking that if some money magically appeared I'd get a new system with one of these chips pushing it. Not sure I really need Quad Core, after having it for about the past year, and the 1333 MHz on a super fast chip might be more fun!
Looking for some ideas on coolinf performance... And overclocking ability.
Plus, my current AMD 4x2.0GHz may just get moved into a webhosting roll to drop that $$$ pain in my wallet.
Joined: 14 Jun 2003 Posts: 8224 Location: In the naughty zone
Posted: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:01:10 Post Subject:
Yea Sorry J... I haven't been on top of CPU's as of late. I *THINK* we're going to upgrade around X-mas time, so I know AMD are coming out with some new CPU's around then (Quad core), and I'm sure Intel won't let the challenge go unanswered.
So I'm not worrying about CPU's until about November some time. _________________ I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. - Oath of office of the President of the United States
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Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 16854 Location: New Jersey
Posted: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:54:04 Post Subject:
Well, I pulled the trigger on the e6850 and a new motherboard. Hoping for good things, but just needed something in order to let my current machine take on a role it was more suited for... 4x 2.0GHz cores and 4GB ECC REG DDR is begging for server duty, and it will get it. Makes a nice upgrade to the current server too (Dual Athlon MP 2800+ processors and 2GB ECC REG DDR). Hell, I'm using WinXP 32-Bit and it only sees 3.25GB of that memory anyway... _________________
Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 16854 Location: New Jersey
Posted: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:24:05 Post Subject:
The system is here and I am taking it slow. I guess I'll make formal posts on testing it out one day. Right now, I upped the FSB from 333 to 360. In a few more MHz I'll drop the divider from 9 down to 8 and be right back at 3.0GHz on the CPU.
This PC2-6400 DDR2 I have isn't the best overclocker, and is at a 5:6 ratio right now. But, some new toys are lined up to jump in there! _________________
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Posted: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:55:08 Post Subject:
What mobo did you get BB? Cooler? The e6x50's are great all around cpu's and definitely offer quite a bit of headroom in the OC'ing department. What do you think so far?
Can't believe I didn't see this thread when you first posted it, I must have been busy. _________________
Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 16854 Location: New Jersey
Posted: Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:09:12 Post Subject:
I have an ASUS P5KC (Intel P35) motherboard that can support DDR2 and DDR3. Seems like some decent settings in the BIOS, so I hope it does well!
Right now I am using the stock Intel cooler since I am using the Cooler Master 930 case I have, which uses a CPU duct. Need something low profile. I am really enjoying the silence, but may need something more powerful soon!
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I'd get a new system with one of these chips pushing it. Not sure I really need Quad Core, after having it for about the past year, and the 1333 MHz on a super fast chip might be more fun!
