P4 2.4GHz 400 or 533 ?

I assume the 400 would be better for overclocking. I realize the 2.26 might be a better overclockers, but I am considering the 2.4 for a slight overclocked system.

Thanks!

by having a 533mhz chip on a 400mhz mobo you get a little room when you bump the fsb. it'll be less stressful for the chip, but if cost is a factor or if you aren't an insane o'cer then you'll be alright with 400 but it's not faster

533 all day. and it doesnt really matter which mobo you get, as far as a 400 or 533.

Yes, the 533 is way to go! you could certainly use the extra headroom for FSB increases.

this problem has confused many including me with the way some of you have answered this question. Here is the problem these guys see. You would think the higher multplier will produce a higher mhz much faster which it does. So naturally you would think you should take the 400fsb P4 2.4ghz since it has a 24 multiplier. Now add 10mhz to the fsb and your results will be 24 X 110 = 2640 mhz. Now you have the 533fsb P4 2.4 with a multiplier of 18. Add 10 to 133 and the results will be 18 X 143 = 2574 mhz. So it's safe to assume the higher multiplier chips can get a higher mhz without much effort. Now granted the 533fsb chips do clock higher but the reasons people give are deceiving and confusing to the new people.
At one time when asked whether to buy a P3 800mhz (6 X 133fsb) vs. a P3 800 (8 X 100fsb) you would say the 8 x100 chip.
I had the opportunity to do this last year and had my P3 800 (8*100) up to 1136mhz. Thats a 42% increase!. Add 42% to the 133 fsb and you get 189fsb. How many people can get 189mhz fsb on that chip. Doubtful!
All in all the 2.4 (100fsb) seems like the better overclocker but i personally haven't had good results with it.

im not trying to confuse anyone, i am just stating my opinion. period, point blank, the b0 stepping 400 mhz northwoods suck, ie, 2.a, 2.2a, and 2.4a. now, on the other hand, the c1 2.5 chip seems to have a bit more potential, but not much more than the b0's. anyone that has any of those chips knows it. there are alot of people nowadays that are getting the 2.a's up pretty high, but for the 2.2a and the 2.4a, you have to be lucky to get it up high. even your (burning phoenix) chip will only do like 2890, nough said.

So I'm just curious, which cpu would you guys say is the best to get?

1.8A, 2.0A,2.26,2.4,2.53?

My roomate got a 2.26, with an P4B533-E and 512MB XMS 3200 C2. It tops at 17x168.

Edit: The retail 2.53 is only $233.00 at googlegear. I'm inclinded to order that.

Space Goat said:

So I'm just curious, which cpu would you guys say is the best to get?

1.8A, 2.0A,2.26,2.4,2.53?

My roomate got a 2.26, with an P4B533-E and 512MB XMS 3200 C2. It tops at 17x168.

Edit: The retail 2.53 is only $233.00 at googlegear. I'm inclinded to order that.

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2.53 is good. me personally, i would get the big dogg, 2.8

Calm down! I wasn't pointing the finger at you and trying to start a conflict. It seems this question has arisen many times and answered in a confusing way. I know if these chips had as good as a overcloking ability as it's slower grades it would clock well above 3.0. For example your 1.8 clocks 50% over with a initial fsb of 100. You know if it had a fsb of 133 to start it would never get to 2700mhz with a fsb of near 200.

buy the 2.53 if you have the cash. for a budget the 1.8A is great.

Burning Phoenix said:

Calm down! I wasn't pointing the finger at you and trying to start a conflict. It seems this question has arisen many times and answered in a confusing way. I know if these chips had as good as a overcloking ability as it's slower grades it would clock well above 3.0. For example your 1.8 clocks 50% over with a initial fsb of 100. You know if it had a fsb of 133 to start it would never get to 2700mhz with a fsb of near 200.

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i am calm, and i know you are not pointing fingers. we are all friends here so lets just fold.

i have 533 and it's very good, if your cooling with air... but 400 is better when using hc cooling system and for extreme overclocking...