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Intel Questions

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Thinking about buying a new intel processor. I am looking at a bunch. I have a few questions.

1. There are processors that run at 2.8E, 2.8G, 2.C, etc. What does that mean?
2. If I buy it OEM, then all I need is a heatsink? How hard is it to install a new heatsink and what do I need. Also, is the retail heatsink/fan any good?
3. 533/800 FBS Big difference? Worth getting the 800?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-174&depa=0

How about that?
 
1.) ech...hate going through processor naming conventions, but here it goes: (btw, this is prolly not 100% accurate...i just don't have the willpower to look any of this up...)

  • 2.4A = 400mhz fsb, 512kb cache (actually, gotta watch this one...prescott core is consider ed an "A" and has 1mb cache and a 533mhz fsb)
  • 2.4B= 533mhz fsb, 512kb cache
  • 2.4C= 533mhz/800mhz fsb, HT and 512kb cache
  • 2.4E= 1mb caches, HT, 800mhz fsb (IIRC)

2.) all you'll need is the heatsink...for what it's work, the retail heatsink is pretty damn good. not exceptional (and if you want to OC, it's prolly not up to snuff in all cases); wicked easy to install it.

3.) get the 800. yes, there is a difference.

cheers,

dave
 
Pentium 4 'C' - Intel Pentium 4 with 800 Mhz FSB, 512 K cache, Northwood Core - overall great processors

Pentium 4 'E' - Prescott core, 800 Mhz FSB, 1 MB cache - good, but very hot and compared to their NOrthwood counterparts, perform the same or sometimes, worse

I would only get an 800 Mhz FSB one now a days - they cost the same as the 533 Mhz FSB versions anyways.

Also, I'd recommend getting a C chip instead of the E chips - same performance, but the C chips aren't as hot as the Prescott based CPUs.

If you're planning on using a different heatsink/overclocking/void the warranty in some other way, then get an OEM. The Retail heatsink is pretty good for stock cooling, but if you overclock, then you'll probably want to use an aftermarket cooler. Retail also comes with 3 year warranty, but voided when you do anything like not use the retail HSF, overclock, etc.

And yes, I know many of you will be like "Screw that. I'll wreck my CPU and INtel won't know I overclock; I'll send it back and get a new one anyways." Well, I'm referring to end user honesty here. :D
 
Ok I understand. Thanks for explaining it. I think I'm going to go with the E. As far as heat, I'll have 6 fans going and if there is a heat problem, I'll take it from there. I don't plan on Ocing anyway. Thanks guys.
 
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