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Bud
9 Dec 2003, 2:28pm
is the p4 2.6c a good cpu? and is it a good overclocker?
SimGuy
9 Dec 2003, 2:45pm
Depends on what cooling it used with the CPU, what type of motherboard its' used with and what CPU stepping/FPO Batch # it has.

Honestly, I haven't heard of a 2.6 that can't make it to 3.00 GHz with relative ease.
Bud
9 Dec 2003, 2:49pm
cool cause on newegg they have a one day sale on a p4 2.6 at $167 and i think i might buy it.
keto
9 Dec 2003, 2:52pm
Those will sell fast.

I have hears of several making >3.6. Mine boots >3.7, benchmarks everything @ 3.45 but isnt stable for memory/dual folding until 3.3. It's probably an 'average' 2.6C.
SimGuy
9 Dec 2003, 3:03pm
The average for most 2.6's is 3.3-3.5 on extreme air cooling for 100% stability. :)
Bud
9 Dec 2003, 3:06pm
do you guys thinks thats a good deal for $169 and would it be a good boost from my 2500+ barton @ 2.2
keto
9 Dec 2003, 3:24pm
yes and yes, with qualifiers. Of course you're going to need a motherboard unless you have a P4 setup - IS7 at the low end and IC7Max3 or P4C800-E Deluxe (LOOK FOR REVISION 2.0!!) at the high end. You will want at least very good PC3200, I don't remember what you have for memory.

With the proper setup and overclocking it will be faster than the Barton. Having said that, the cpu is almost $100 more so the 'value' is up to you.

Last post for a couple days, road trip time, GL Bud.
Bud
9 Dec 2003, 3:37pm
thans keto have fun
SimGuy
9 Dec 2003, 7:07pm
keto had this to say
yes and yes, with qualifiers. Of course you're going to need a motherboard unless you have a P4 setup - IS7 at the low end and IC7Max3 or P4C800-E Deluxe (LOOK FOR REVISION 2.0!!) at the high end. You will want at least very good PC3200, I don't remember what you have for memory.

With the proper setup and overclocking it will be faster than the Barton. Having said that, the cpu is almost $100 more so the 'value' is up to you.

Last post for a couple days, road trip time, GL Bud.

P4C800-E Revision 2??!

Ohh! What's changed? :D
Optimus Matrix
9 Dec 2003, 7:19pm
here's what i have

Asus P4P800, P4 2.6c@3.3ghz, Geil 2x256 pc3500 ddr433, Zalman Alcu7000, it's running at 25C. I've had it up to 3.6 stable. Yes it will over clock fine
keto
10 Dec 2003, 3:11am
Apparently, the P4C800-E Deluxe rev 2.0 has much better voltage regulation, due to (?) larger/better capacitors(?). I say apparently because I have nothing substantial link wise to show you. Posting this on sister-in-laws ancient old machine with dial up/Win95 and about to slit my wrists over the (lack of) speed.