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3.2 GHz Prescott - Limit?

  • 16-02-2005 08:51PM
    #1
    rabbitinlights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭


    I currently have a 2.4GHz P4 running at 3.2GHz, and Im thinking slapping in a new CPU, Im looking at the 3.2GHz Prescott (€225), what kind of speed could I get out of that? I have a Zalman 7000 Heatsink. Or would it make more sense just to buy the 3.0 prescott for €170, would they overclock to a similar speed?


    Thanks

    Sean.


Comments

  • #2
    DirtyHarry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 347 ✭✭DirtyHarry


    your probably using the Zalman 7000 all copper heatsink yeah? Well i hope so!

    Prescott's run very hot (mini toasters) far more than your 2.4 Northwood.

    Id expect no more than a .6 gain on each.


  • #3
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,283 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    The 3.0 and 3.2 will reach similar limits. It all depends on how fast you want your ram ect. It's the luck of the draw really. I'd say getting it to at least 3.6-3.8 shouldn't be a problem with the newer steppings. You want water to push it higher than that though.


    BloodBath


  • #4
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,782 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    I got an OEM 3.4ghz Skt 478 Prescott off ebay for €200, you can get an OEM 3.4ghz on a Skt 775 for even less €180 ish. If temps a problem you can get a 3.4 Northwood on Skt 478.

    I use the Thermalright XP120, prob the best aircooling heatsink around, IF it fits on your mobo.

    Inqui


  • #5
    gline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,605 ✭✭✭gline


    I was gonna buy a 3.2 prescott, but i opted for a 3.0ghz, gonna have it on watercooling, im hoping to get about 800mhz overclock on it, dont know if its worth paying the extra to get the 3.2ghz. Id recommend getting the 3.0ghz (seems good value) unless u just want to get the most expensive, then 3.8ghz socket 775 would be good.lol.


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