Which Is Better For Oc'ing?

[Crow47]

Right now I have the option to get either for about $200

-GA EP35 DS3l and a C2D e7200 @ 2.53ghz

-XFX 680i SLI and a C2D e6750 @ 2.66ghz

 

Which one would be better for oc'ing? Right now I really care about getting the max performance I can, and I'm not sure if it's worth getting the 680i even though it's a better motherboard (I think...).

 

Any direction is appreciated, thanks.

[The Smith]

I got to 4.5GHz benchmark stable on a E7300 using a P35-DS3R, so almost the same hardware.

 

I don't know about the DS3L, but 500+ FSB is an easy shot for my DS3R.

Edited October 14, 2008 by The Smith

[dat93]

if your interested, the biostar Tpower 145 is under

[Crow47]

That's too expensive, mate. Keep in mind I'm in the US, here.

 

Is there a cpu/mobo combo that I should be looking at as opposed to the ones I posted before? I'd like to stay around $220 but I can go up to $250.

[road-runner]

I just ordered one of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813128358 there is the cheaper version with only one PCIE slot here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813128359

 

They are getting 540 bus speed on a quad with them and 670mhz+ FSB on duals..

 

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showth...475#post3356475

 

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=204277

[Crow47]

I really like that one with the single PCIE slot. That looks awesome. I may go for that. Any other ideas? Just trying to look at all my options

 

That should OC an e7200 fine, right?

 

I really hope newegg keeps that free shipping deal on!

Edited October 14, 2008 by Crow47

[troy5061]

In my own experience a P35 will own a 680i when it comes to the overclocking dept.

 

I personally like the DFI DK P35 T2RS. Yea you can get a P45 for about the same price but this board is arguably one of the best P35s in existance. When I bought mine P45 just came out and I wanted something with a bug free mature bios and it delivered. I can get 500fsb on my Q9450 out of it. If I had better CPU cooling I could run 500x8= 4ghz all day long.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813136043

 

This is definetly the best board ive ever had. Ive had a bunch of 650is, 680is, 780is and they dont compare.

Im running 475x8 now for 3.8ghz and its prime stable for 16+hours. My cpu temps are starting to get a little warm, I need to upgrade to water or the Ultra 120 cooler.

Edited October 14, 2008 by troy5061

[Crow47]

I think I'm going to go with the Gigabyte. The DFI is just out of my price range sadly.

 

I'll let you all know how it OC's