So, here is what I have been able to run my Q9300 at for a few days so far:
Now, it seems I may have a decent chip seeing as though when I am not priming, I am at 1.264Vcore. My dilemma is, do I upgrade to a Q9550 now, or do I switch to an E8600 for even higher clock numbers? I am sure I could push this to 3.5+ but I rather keep my NB temps where they are. I know if I go to a Q9550 I will be getting an 8.5x multi which allows higher numbers. I am just looking for some insight on if an E8600 clocked beyond 4.0 is going to give me better bang than my Q9300 @ 3.4. Just as a side note - it's not going to cost me anything either way. I would be trading the Q9300 and my, now unused, DP45SG for whichever chip I would switch to.
Edit: Also, to go with said decently low Vcore, my temps are delicious too.
Now, it seems I may have a decent chip seeing as though when I am not priming, I am at 1.264Vcore. My dilemma is, do I upgrade to a Q9550 now, or do I switch to an E8600 for even higher clock numbers? I am sure I could push this to 3.5+ but I rather keep my NB temps where they are. I know if I go to a Q9550 I will be getting an 8.5x multi which allows higher numbers. I am just looking for some insight on if an E8600 clocked beyond 4.0 is going to give me better bang than my Q9300 @ 3.4. Just as a side note - it's not going to cost me anything either way. I would be trading the Q9300 and my, now unused, DP45SG for whichever chip I would switch to.
Edit: Also, to go with said decently low Vcore, my temps are delicious too.