ES chips?

[crfracer290]

Well I have the chance to get a ES E6700 for 450 and I was just wondering the benefits of ES chips for the C2D. Do they clock higher or run better, I have never really looked into them but it seems that some of the highest clocks were on ES chips.

Thanks

[FeuerFrei]

In fact, you might actually get higher clocks by buying retail, as retail have newer steppings. Moreover, people who OC'd ES usually used extreme cooling/high voltages.

Don't quote me on that, but I think some have unlocked multis...

[Gautam]

I had an ES, it was a pretty average clocker. Most of the newer retail procs would easily trump it. The price on the one you're looking at is pretty good though. B1 ESes generally run a bit hotter, but clock a bit better at lower voltages. All in all, there's nothing very special about them either way. If you can find a cheaper retail, I'd go with that, if not, take the ES. (If its older than B1, don't bother with it)

[crfracer290]

Ok well I will just pass on it because I know I can find ones alot lower than that... thanks