purchasing right C2D cpu after price cuts

[dpoverlord]

I was debating if it was still worth purchasing the C2D 4300 after the price cuts when compared to the 6400. I will be using the following


MOBO -- DFI infinity 975GX
NB cooler = HR-05SLI
CPU -- TBD
Heatsink - TBD ( Thermalright Ultra 120(extreme if out), or Tuniq Tower ( if they will stay on in a tower)
RAM -- OCZ Plat. REv 2 2x1gb
VIDEO -- Sapphire X1950XT 256MB
CASE -- Lian LiPC-70USB
PSU -- OCZ POWERSTREAM 600W
HDD -- 2 Seagate 400GB SATA drives
DVD -- Sony, PX-760A
PERIPHERALS -- Razer BoomSlang 2200 With Razor XactMat
Monitor Iiyama 22" 512Pro



I will be O/C and am considering if with the price cuts if I should get the E4300 and just O/C it to 3.1-3.5 GHZ and just wait for prices to go down even further so I can get a better CPU down the line. What do you think? Also is it worth waiting for the Ultra 120 Extreme?

 

[michaLcoughliN]

depends on what ur willing to spend. It would be a good choice if your not going to upgrade for awhile. you should look at the Q3 price drops..

me personally would like to get the Q6600 at price drops Q3.. but i might..might..get the
E6600 when they drop in price this quarter

 

[dpoverlord]

Which would give the most bang for the buck at this Q2 cut though? I know the E4300 will be on par to the 6600 if you O/C it right? I am still confused as to the diff. Between the two architectures as to what offers the best mobility.

 

[stoney_titan]

If you get a 3.0+ overclock it will perform on par with e6600 or better. Anything above that is icing.

http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/core2duo_e4300/11.html

 

[Lamont Cranston]

what about the introduction of the 1333 fsb and ddr3......i want it all baby

 

[Crosshairs]

PERIPHERALS -- Razer BoomSlang

They still make those?

LOL, I have one thats about 4 years old..

Its used on my HTPC, just cause I hate to throw it out...

 

[wolfhero]

The other difference is E4xxx series does not support virtualization.

 

[firewolf]

what about the introduction of the 1333 fsb and ddr3......i want it all baby

Other than the fact that any systems built after that will also use DDR3, I don't see any benefits. The memory will be very expensive when it comes out. I'm considering a DDR2 Bearlake with the Q6600 when the Q3 pricecuts come. My single core Opty will need to be put to rest by then.

 

[dpoverlord]

Atm I have the Razer Copperhead. As to the Proc does the VIis. add that much more? I mean mhz is king I thought