Cpu help

[Harrythepot]

ok this may sound like a stupid question but im reasearching my new cpu and i have seen that the new 45nm processors from intel are now out to buy, now my question is what would be best?

the 65nm 3.0Ghz core 2 duo E6850

or

the 45nm 3.0Ghz core 2 duo E8400

i know that i need a motherboard that supports 45nm, i have one in mind the asus striker II 780i

take into account that im a gamer and i watch films

 

[Rastalovich]

If it`s just a choice of which and not price, I`d get the newer one.

Do a bit of research on how well the mobo works with it right now tho. Chances are if it doesn`t "correctly" work with it, i.e. not allow to many oc options, temp readings, or voltages - u may feel messed about a bit til a bios release irons it all out. Wouldn`t bother me too much, but it does some people. (heck I`m still w8ing for some ironing lol)

45nm might not necessarily mean the E8400 and ranges.

780i boards are meant to be mean. What`s happening with 790i ?

 

[Mr. Smith]

The 45nm 8400... I've seen crazy air clocks on those! Remember 1.45v is new safe max voltage for 45nm

Easy 4.0ghz, some 4.5's etc... Some results in here

 

[Harrythepot]

thanks for the link smith

seem to me that most ppl are getting about 4Ghz but thats on X35 mobos

im hoping that someone uses the E8400 with the striker 2

i wanna see what the results are like.

 

[Rastalovich]

U definately want that mobo ?

I`m sure a bench on a striker2 board will be out there somewhere.

 

[Harrythepot]

U definately want that mobo ?

I`m sure a bench on a striker2 board will be out there somewhere.

well if anyone can find me a mobo that you can use Sli and 45nm cpus im all ears

im planning on spending about a grand on my upgrade so money is no problem

 

[Toxcity]

Have a lookie at the OC3D review of the Striker II, See what you think.