e2160 OC Stepping

[Turgrid]

I am interested in purchasing the Intel e2160. I have read that the M0 stepping is better for overclocking (runs cooler, etc.). I am looking to OC mine to 3.0ghz on stock cooling (and wishfully stock voltage). ClubIT is out of e2160s with MO stepping at the moment. Should I wait for them to come in stock, or take a gamble elsewhere? How big is the difference between L2 and M0 on this chip for overclocking? Thanks in advance.

 

[mopar400]

I am interested in purchasing the Intel e2160. I have read that the M0 stepping is better for overclocking (runs cooler, etc.). I am looking to OC mine to 3.0ghz on stock cooling (and wishfully stock voltage). ClubIT is out of e2160s with MO stepping at the moment. Should I wait for them to come in stock, or take a gamble elsewhere? How big is the difference between L2 and M0 on this chip for overclocking? Thanks in advance.

I ordered a 2160 from newegg, L2 stepping and it can easily run 3.0 stock volts. When i was messing around ocing, i forgot to change the multiplier from 9 to 8 and it actually booted to windows at about 3.5ghz. I ended up settling at 3.2 at slightly over stock voltage.

I have no clue on the difference between M0 and L2, from what iv seen with the L2's is its kinda luck of the draw, but most will overclock well.

 

[Turgrid]

Thanks mopar400...can I get a second?

ClubIT has an M0 in stock now (http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A1938281). It is $9 more expensive than the L2. Does anyone else have experience with L2 vs M0 and can help me decide if it is worth the price? Thanks.

 

[nigerian_businessman]

I'd go with the M0 for it's lower stock voltage. I have an M0 E4500 and it does 3.2 on stock volts, 8x400

 

[Turgrid]

Thanks nigerian_businessman. Now I seem to have two opinions. Does anyone else have any experience/idea of how great the benefit of MO stepping is? My goal is to reach 3.0ghz at stock voltage with stock HSF.