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08-07-2008 at 10:07:52 PM

Trying to decide between the E8400 and E8500. The 500 is $20 more on Newegg, is it worth going for it or should I save my cash? Also, how decent are the stock coolers on those? I don't plan to OC--should I bother buying something extra to cool it off?

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yomamafor1
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n°1847935
08-08-2008 at 04:30:50 AM

IMO, E8500 is a better buy due to higher clockspeed. 20 bucks for 166Mhz increase, I would say its worth it.
 
As for cooling, I believe the stock cooler from Intel should suffice, if you're not planning to overclock.


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n°1847952
08-08-2008 at 06:22:28 AM

If you dont plan to OC get the E8500 & just stick with stock HSF.

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n°1847971
08-08-2008 at 06:51:13 AM

if you want to oc this and get the most then get the E8500
 
C2d optimal multiplier is 9-11
 
with the new price drop i think the e8400 is extinct


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