I want to start with a mild overclock 3Gz-3.2Gz with stock HSF with the possibility of going higher with better cooling (IP35-e MB). I figure I either buy the e6550/e6750 ($169/$189) from NewEgg or eBay the e6600/e6700 if I can beat that price. $190 is really pushing it on the budget. What would you do if you were me? Thanks!
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e6550/e6750 vs. e6600/e6700
- Thread starter LiteWait
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I just picked up an e6600 off ebay personally, but from what I have heard the 6750 is probably a better chip. Just pick it up in GO stepping and you will be set to OC more than just mildly. The only disadvantage of the e6750 is the 8X multiplier. If you have a good mobo reports are that the e6750 will more often hit higher overclocks.
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I will say, in my experience, the '50' chips typically hit higher FSB's. I borrowed an E6700 from a friend and was able to do about 6 x 460 before it quit -- versus the E6850 that I bought which did 6 x 575 before my ram quit.
Now, that's pretty anecdotal evidence of course, but generally speaking, the '50' series I think are going to have better overclock options.
Now, that's pretty anecdotal evidence of course, but generally speaking, the '50' series I think are going to have better overclock options.
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Just built an e6750 rig. I was able to get to 510FSB on an Abit IP35-E. I might have been able to go further, but I had no intentions of going over 500 anyway. It's for my brother-in-law, and I don't want to give him an unstable rig. I was trying for 500x8=4GHz, but settled on 475x8=3.8GHz (just where I figured it would). I was able to run at 4GHz, but it was taking a lot of voltage, and I still wasn't 100% stable. 3.8GHz required a lot less voltage...temps are much better...perfect 24/7 setting for this rig IMO.
I also got the Xigamatek SD1283 and 775 bolt-thru kit.
I got the e6750 used on eBay for $140 shipped.
I also got the Xigamatek SD1283 and 775 bolt-thru kit.
I got the e6750 used on eBay for $140 shipped.
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I had a very similar experience with my 6850... It would do 3850Mhz (550 x 7) all day at reasonable voltage, but 3.9Ghz onward was able to get stable. Obviously wasn't an FSB wall 
CW bought that chip so he could beat hell out of his DDR3 at 575 @ 1:2 (2300mhz!); I'm not sure if he still has it or not.
CW bought that chip so he could beat hell out of his DDR3 at 575 @ 1:2 (2300mhz!)
; I'm not sure if he still has it or not.
