Super-Duper Processor Conundrum

EAZY-E

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OK chaps, to replace my dead cpu, ive got it down to two processors, more specifically

this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103773
and this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272



Conveniently they are both the same price ;) so no problems there.
The winsor has 2mb of l2 cache but is 90nm and 125w! Blimey!
the other one only has 1mb but is 65nm and 89w


Im looking at this from an overclocking perspective, the Windsor may have 2x the memory but produces way more heat, so i wont be able to over clock it nearly as much as the 89w.

So the question is do yall think i can get the 89w to clock higher than the Windsor to make up for the less memory? or is the Windsor a better choice?
 

arges86

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get the 65 nm proc.
it will prob. be faster than the Windsor stock, due to the more efficient fabrication process.
Also, it will definitely be able to overclock 15-20% or maybe more
with the windsor, if your sticking w/ air cooling, your looking @ maybe a 12-15% over clock
the 65 nm will be cooler the hole way, and therefore quieter
 

unclefester

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You may want to do some more research 90nm 125w unit looks to be a better OCer. I've seen a lot of ppl having trouble over clocking the 6000.
pretty sure it's the 3.1 unit. not positive?their having trouble getting to 3.2 My 5400 BE will do that standing on it's head.
5400 BE (plus unlocked mulitplier) (minus no HSF)
unless your bios doesn't support unlocked multiplier.