Choice between XP2200+ and P4 2.4b

[Mr5oh]

Dont get the 2800+, get an xp-m2500+ They are about $40. cheaper, have unlocked multiplier, OC like a banshee.

I think there is some misunderstanding that the regular XP chips don't overclock well or something. Generally everyone gets the mobile 2500 up to 3200+ (2.0 - 2.1 ghz) speeds no problems. There are some advantages to the mobile chip, as it does run a little cooler, but in the end the 2800+ is still a faster chip (2.08 ghz stock), and will overclock farther.

Even in hot enviroments my 2800 runs at 2.5 ghz, now that it is in the cool basement, 2.6 is stable. I don't know many 2500+'s that run these speeds on air cooling.

Yes the 2800+ is a little more exspensive, but with the extra speed, who knows, you may not even have to overclock.

Oh.. and endyen, not saying you have the misunderstanding about the XP chips, I know you understand this. Just my opinion I wouldn't, completely rule out the 2800+. (I think the price jump to the 3000+ and 3200+ would rule them out though.)


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[endyen]

Few xp2800+ chips available today get above 2.2 Most xp-m chips run well at 2.4, a good oc guy can get to 2.6+ on air, higher on water. The xp-m can also be clocked/ volted down for those hot desert days, when the ambient gets close to 60c, or for someone who wants a low noise system.

 

[Mr5oh]

Few xp2800+ chips available today get above 2.2

I'm confused, why does when the 2800+ chips are made make a difference? I purchased my retail 2800+ recently (It's about a 1.5 months old, from a major retailer), and it overclocks fine. I am not sure what would limit them to 2.2, even my friends 2700+ goes well past that without problems.

Generally I haven't run into any 2800+ chips that won't at least make it to 400 fsb speed. In cool enviroments, many go past this. Maybe I have just had good luck?

The xp-m can also be clocked/ volted down

You do have an excellent point there though, the lower voltages that the mobile chips can run, is a strong point for them, especially as the 2800+ and up chips are known for running a little warm.

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[Mitch007]

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