Which processor is better?

benihana99 · 03-17-2008, 12:34 AM

I need help. I have been recommended two LGA 775 Intel processors for my new computer, but i cannot decide which would be better. I plan to overclock as much as i can while still being safe (temperature-wise). My case is well ventilated and equipped with two 120-mm fans and a 140-mm. here is the case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811208020

Here are the two processors:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116037
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116052

i want to go with the former because of the price. however, if the performance difference is significant, i will pay the extra cash.

markallen · 03-17-2008, 12:37 AM

Get the E2140 it will run just as fast as the E2180.

Kesava · 03-17-2008, 12:43 AM

seeing as the price difference is so small i would get the e2180.
that will overclock higher then the 2140.

if the price difference was more then i would just get the 2140 and overclock it lots. but its only 10 bucks.

Kesava · 03-17-2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markallen

Get the E2140 it will run just as fast as the E2180.

how so?

its 400 mhz slower... do you mean noticable speed? he wil be better off overclocking the 2180.

benihana99 · 03-17-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuzba

how so?

its 400 mhz slower... do you mean noticable speed? he wil be better off overclocking the 2180.

how high do you think i can overclock it with this PS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148027

Kesava · 03-17-2008, 01:11 AM

i dont reckon the psu will limit your overclocking that much.

with aftermarket cooling you could get an e2180 to say... 3.2ghz..

but with stock at a decent temp maybe 2.6 max?

Kesava · 03-17-2008, 01:13 AM

actually. get the e2160.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116036

its in between the 2 and exactly the same price as the e2140

ramodkk · 03-17-2008, 01:21 AM

Yeah the E2160 is the best choice since it's just what $2 more than the E2140 and it has 200MHz so its better. And as the E2140 and the E2180, the E2160 is a monster at overcloking. Speaking in overclocking, either one of the E2xxx series will get you from 2.8GHz to 3.2GHz maybe. But the E2160 is the best choice IMO.

benihana99 · 03-17-2008, 01:57 AM

thank you everybody. i think im going to go with the e2160 i think, paired with an ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 mobo. ty!

markallen · 03-17-2008, 02:22 AM

You can't go wrong with any one of them.

03-17-2008, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
benihana99 Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 58	Which processor is better? I need help. I have been recommended two LGA 775 Intel processors for my new computer, but i cannot decide which would be better. I plan to overclock as much as i can while still being safe (temperature-wise). My case is well ventilated and equipped with two 120-mm fans and a 140-mm. here is the case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811208020 Here are the two processors: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116037 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116052 i want to go with the former because of the price. however, if the performance difference is significant, i will pay the extra cash.

03-17-2008, 12:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kesava Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: India Age: 17 Posts: 3,103	seeing as the price difference is so small i would get the e2180. that will overclock higher then the 2140. if the price difference was more then i would just get the 2140 and overclock it lots. but its only 10 bucks. __________________ formerly Kuzba Cpu:Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz @ 3.4Ghz Hsf:Zalman CNPS 9700 LED Ram:Generic 2 Gb 800 Mhz Gpu:XFX 8800 GT 512mb @ 700/1750/2000 Mobo:Gigabyte P31-DS3L Case:Centurion 532 3dmark06:13518 MSN=kesava8@hotmail.com

03-17-2008, 01:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kesava Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: India Age: 17 Posts: 3,103	i dont reckon the psu will limit your overclocking that much. with aftermarket cooling you could get an e2180 to say... 3.2ghz.. but with stock at a decent temp maybe 2.6 max? __________________ formerly Kuzba Cpu:Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz @ 3.4Ghz Hsf:Zalman CNPS 9700 LED Ram:Generic 2 Gb 800 Mhz Gpu:XFX 8800 GT 512mb @ 700/1750/2000 Mobo:Gigabyte P31-DS3L Case:Centurion 532 3dmark06:13518 MSN=kesava8@hotmail.com

03-17-2008, 01:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kesava Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: India Age: 17 Posts: 3,103	actually. get the e2160. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116036 its in between the 2 and exactly the same price as the e2140 __________________ formerly Kuzba Cpu:Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz @ 3.4Ghz Hsf:Zalman CNPS 9700 LED Ram:Generic 2 Gb 800 Mhz Gpu:XFX 8800 GT 512mb @ 700/1750/2000 Mobo:Gigabyte P31-DS3L Case:Centurion 532 3dmark06:13518 MSN=kesava8@hotmail.com

03-17-2008, 01:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 4,351	Yeah the E2160 is the best choice since it's just what $2 more than the E2140 and it has 200MHz so its better. And as the E2140 and the E2180, the E2160 is a monster at overcloking. Speaking in overclocking, either one of the E2xxx series will get you from 2.8GHz to 3.2GHz maybe. But the E2160 is the best choice IMO. __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, you're not Chuck Norris" E2160 @ 2.7GHz AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers DDR2-1000 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W Rosewill Modded Case 3DMark06: 10,017 Winner of Photo Tourney: What were they thinking? & Grass

03-17-2008, 12:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
markallen Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 156	Get the E2140 it will run just as fast as the E2180.

03-17-2008, 01:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
benihana99 Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 58	thank you everybody. i think im going to go with the e2160 i think, paired with an ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 mobo. ty!

03-17-2008, 02:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
markallen Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 156	You can't go wrong with any one of them.

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