E6700 vs. E6600

[Hillsdale]

Hey guys, i want to get a good CPU for a high end gaming rig im getting next week. Im going to overclock my CPU no matter what CPU i get, but im going to try to get to 4ghz with the E6700. What would be better for my money? I want to get to 4ghz just so that i can be apart of the 4ghz club on Overclocker Forums.. What would be a better CPU and why

 

[`PaWz]

The E6600 will overclock just as easily as the E6700, and you can get the same speed for less. But don't expect to get 4GHz. I have heard plenty of successful 3.6GHz overclocks, though.

 

[Geoff]

The E6600 will overclock just as easily as the E6700, and you can get the same speed for less. But don't expect to get 4GHz. I have heard plenty of successful 3.6GHz overclocks, though.

The E6700 will overclock a bit higher, but because it has a higher multiplier.

4Ghz is pushing it, i'd say you're lucky getting anything over 3.4Ghz.

 

[heyman421]

i've heard of even quad cores making it to 4ghz

you just need good cooling

the stock cooling certainly wont get you close. maybe not even over 3 with good results