3500+ --> 3800+, worth $100?

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Rugger, was what you were talking about earlier in regards to OCing the memory?

Also, do you guys have any averages on the OC potential of a 3200 vs. 3500 vs. 3800 (venice core)?
 
2T/1T refers to command rate and it is one of the most important memory settings IMO. If you alter the FSB, then you are OCing the memory unless you use dividers (CPU:MEM). If you don't understand what I just said, then you need to do some serious researching before you start OCing your system. Start with the FAQs in the OC forums here...

All have about the same OC potential. On air cooling you should be able to get around 2.6Ghz depending on OC skillz.

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3500+ and 3200+ have around the same OC potential while some newer 3800+ can do 2.6Ghz and over.
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All have about the same OC potential. On air cooling you should be able to get around 2.6Ghz depending on OC skillz.
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So given that should I just save my money and get a 3200+? And, what would be the advantage of getting a 3500+ or 3800+? Easier/more likely to reach that 2.6GHz speed?

Dan
 
I guess 2.6Ghz does take more skill...

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So, again I ask, do you guys think it is a waste of money to get anything higher than a 3200+? Keep in mind that this is my first time OCing so im not sure I can reach the same heights as Rugger or Wusy. Here is a <A HREF="http://forumz.tomshardware.com/community/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=5468#5468" target="_new"> link </A> to my post in the Opinion and Experience section regarding the new computer I'm thinking of building. I'd really apreciate if you guys could throw in your $0.02 on the total system over there.

-Dan
 
3700+ doesn't actually sound like a bad idea, from the reviews on newegg the thing sounds like an overclocking beast. unfortunatly, however, since im limited to buying my cpu/mbo/ram from Frys the 3700+ is out of the question (they don't carry it for some reason).

Therefor, my options are limited to the 3200+, 3500+, or the 3800+. Even if I get the 3800+, I will still have credit left over at Fry's (about ~$30). So, if I save money on the processor, I could get more in the way of a psu, ram, etc. Also, if getting a 3800+ over a 3500+ (or a 3200+ for that matter) I can get a lower model and keep some store credit for future upgrades or games.

Given that I'm not working with 'real' money, and im not 'paying' anything regardless of whether or not I get a 3200+ or a 3800+, what do you guys think?

Dan
 
not a gift certificate per se, but $720 store credit from previous returns (they wont refund your credit card, just give you store credit).
 
Actually, Fry's has a deal going right now where you can get a 3500+ and a DFI Lanparty UT nF4 Ultra-D for $399. Nothing spectacular, but not too bad considering it's Fry's 😉
 
I actually had it in the budget to get a Thermaltake Sonic Tower and a TT A1280 120mm fan. The heatsink is supposed to be passive cooling for the cpu, but im putting a 120mm fan with a thermal sensor on it as well.
 
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