both are close to 3.0 ghz.

which is better in OC?

here is E8400 http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLAPL#

and E7600 http://processorfinder.intel.com/Details.aspx?sSpec=SLGTD

since e8400 has a 9x multiplier.

and e7600 has a 11.5x multiplier.

im using 667 mhz ram.

which limits me to 360CPU FSB.

360fsb on 9x = 3.2ghz
360fsb on 11.5=4.14ghz

am i right or wrong?

i dont think its that simple. pls help me in this

This post has been edited by SexyKnn: Jan 18 2010, 01:01 PM

the e75 is easy to oc due to its high multi but clock to clock the e84 win due to the large cache.

which are better to oc??
i think the e8400 as it can reach 4ghz quite easily with low amount of voltage whereas the e7500 can do 4ghz but i think it need at least 1.4v to make it stable for 24/7 usage.

if u r using 667, yr max is until 333 FSB unless u clock up the RAM as well.. moderate OC in ram is still acceptable.. if cannot boot, try increase ram voltage if u wanna pass 333FSB..

E8400 FSB is already 333 if not mistaken while E7600 is 266.7Mhz

besides, if u r using E7600, u can also lower yr multipler if u wan.. like 333x10 or 11.. not necessary stick to 11.5..

This post has been edited by farscope: Jan 18 2010, 12:36 PM

yup. limitation on ram can be fixed by raising ur vdimm and hoping it can run at 900mhz. (450x9)

my 2cent only~

667 --> 900 is quite a big boost..

yeah.

mana tau ram ts those d9 ram.

want to get the best, get the best yo~ (get used 1066 value ram oso good what )

i dont realli quite understand how to OC rams.

since im using 667mhz ram.

i raised the voltage of ram
tried 1:1 works fine
tried 1:1:20 doest work

So e8400 has 9 multi; with your current rams, you can get to 3.0Ghz WITHOUT overclocking your rams; which is also the default speed for e8400, so no overclocking involved here.

From what I have read, e8400 can get to 4GHz fairly easier compared to e7 series. I am using e7400, and I need around 1.45v for 4GHz - I dont like to run 4Ghz for 24/7 because of the huge bump in vcore.

I suggest you get the e8400 coupled with 1066 rams, then it will be easier to overclock the e8400

This post has been edited by tesla_rage: Jan 18 2010, 02:16 PM

thts pricey

there is no cheap stuff when it comes to OC.. depends how far/hardcore u want to stress ur cpu..

satisfaction guanranteed!

or else just keep every thing to stock..

so rams cost me rm478 and i can overclock my e6550.

or shud i use rm 478 to get e8400.. hmm

If you have doubts, keep your money, wait for a few months, upgrade to something that runs on DDR3. More future proof rather than spending money now. Just my thoughts.

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