Intel 2.8ghz vs Intel 3.0ghz?

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steven01

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I'm thinking about buying either the 2.8 or 3.0. The 2.8 is cheaper so I would rather save money and get that one, but I don't want an outdated processer. Is the 3.0 that much faster? maybe I could overclock it to 3.0ghz? would that be the same as having the real 3.0 version? Thanks.
 
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actully, if you compare a 3GHz, to a 2.8GHz overclocked to 3GHz, the 2.8 would be better as the FSB would then be higher then the 3GHz
 
Ku-sama said:
actully, if you compare a 3GHz, to a 2.8GHz overclocked to 3GHz, the 2.8 would be better as the FSB would then be higher then the 3GHz
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yea exactly. get the 2.8ghz and overclock. but if ur getting this comp from a company like dell or hp then u wont be able to overclock as the bios dont allow. so wat company are u getting it from and if ur custom building wat type of mobo.

if u get a good one u can overclock to speeds beyond 3.0ghz.
 
Ku-sama said:
actully, if you compare a 3GHz, to a 2.8GHz overclocked to 3GHz, the 2.8 would be better as the FSB would then be higher then the 3GHz
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But a 3Ghz oc'd to 3.2Ghz would be better than a 2.8ghz oc'd to 3.0 :P

I'd say get the 2.8Ghz if your on a tight budget, but if you can afford the 3.0 then i would get that.
 
My friend has a p4 2.8, but i went to his house and oc it to 3.36, no problem at all, very stable. So I'd say get 2.8 one, but make sure u have a good mobo, otherwise u won't be able to oc that much.
 
I'm thinking about getting ECS 945P-A (1.1) Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard.
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Dont and save yourself the grief (especially if you want to OC). Something solid like a ASUS P4P800SE will outpace that ECS board hands down

But a 3Ghz oc'd to 3.2Ghz would be better than a 2.8ghz oc'd to 3.0
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1. True, unfortunatley, that's not an option
2. Not true if you're only concerned with FSB/BUS speed .. the 3.0->3.2 would result in a FSB of 213MHz, the 2.8->3.0 would result in a FSB of 214MHz
 
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