930 vs. 950 w/ Big Typhoon?

tycanadian · Apr 27, 2006

Hi guys, now that the price cuts have arrived, there is a $150 CDN price difference between the Presler 930 and the Presler 950. Does anyone have experience on what the expected difference in an average max overclock on good air between these chips would be? Should I just go for the cheap 930 or will I likely see a reasonable performance benefit from going with the 950?

tycanadian · Apr 27, 2006

Thanks for the reply, Nasgul. Interesting...I would definitely be happy with 4.5GHz. Does anyone have experience with the overclocking capabilities of the 930 vs the 950? I assume the 950 would get a bit higher, but if it's < 5%, it's probably not worth the extra money. Any thoughts?

NODES · Apr 27, 2006

whast the stock speed on the 950?

tycanadian · Apr 27, 2006

Pentium D 930 = 3.00GHz stock
Pentium D 950 = 3.40GHZ stock

NODES · Apr 27, 2006

hmm 400mhz for an extra 150 bux + taxes...

tycanadian · Apr 27, 2006

I'm not concerned with stock speeds at all though...just their average/expected max overclock with a Big Typhoon

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Npvk_x · Apr 27, 2006

950 got the 17x multi and the 930 have 15x... what mb are you going to use?

Btw: my 950 es is @62c 100% load 4545mhz @ 1,5v bios TT-BT but not the stoc fan.. Delta ABF1212SH (mb speed control 3300rpm)

tycanadian · Apr 27, 2006

Will be using the ASUS P5WD2-E Premium, which by the looks of it is the same board you've got.

greenmaji · Apr 27, 2006

are you going to get a droop mod? lol (on air what a silly question my bad)
hay, but plenty would do it..

Proth has had bad luck hitting 5Ghz on 930's.. and Ross has his a bit over with a Single Stage Direct die Phase.. Im not sure what the 930's upper limit is on high end air, check the CM Pressler sticky.
btw.. the C1 stepping just might change the high clocks for the better

tycanadian · Apr 27, 2006

I've heard a lot about the droop mod. Is it necessary on air with the P5WD2-E Premium to hit ~4.2-4.5GHz?

greenmaji · Apr 27, 2006

tycanadian said:
I've heard a lot about the droop mod. Is it necessary on air with the P5WD2-E Premium to hit ~4.2-4.5GHz?

I wouldnt think so.. higher clocks maybe

batboy · Apr 27, 2006

There is a slightly better chance the 950 will O/C a little higher final clock speed due to Intel's tendency to speed bin, but what you might gain there is offset by the higher FSB of the 930. Personally, I would get the C1 stepping 930 and save the extra cash and enjoy the higher FSB.

greenmaji · Apr 27, 2006

you seem really stuck on the BT do you have it already?

or are you just using it as a point of referance for how well the chips clock?

tycanadian · Apr 27, 2006

Well that and the Scythe Ninja seem to be the best and somewhat quiet, and the Ninja isn't available at the two Canadian retailers I usually go through.

I think I'll go with the 930. I need it soon but hopefully the C1 will be available at my time of purchase. Thanks for your recommendations guys.

greenmaji · Apr 27, 2006

Turiq Tower or Sonic Tower availbile?
I would recomend the 930 over any of them really but thats JMHO

NP..

exhausted mule · Apr 27, 2006

www.bigfootcomputers.com

fast shippiong and great service.

they stock the ninja.

ECH · Apr 30, 2006

BT and the XP-90C are about the same in performance

XP-90C

BT

NODES · Apr 30, 2006

i didnt know the BT was that big, until i seen the review...

Shelnutt2 · Apr 30, 2006

http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?t=103462

Tuniq Tower & Big Thyphoon are the best and on par with each other.

n0aH · Apr 30, 2006

the TT BT is good but be prepared...it is HUGE

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