kitmac Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Started getting a new rig together... just ordered the: GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L And the COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 case Probably gonna salvage some parts I already have 8600GT...600watt PSU etc... My question is about the E8400/8500 8500 is 3.16 while the 8400 is 3.0 is it really worth the $65 extra??? I plan to overclock...Should I get a separate cpu cooler....??? thinking about this one.....>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835200034 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/113410-sooooo-is-the-8500-worth-it-over-the-8400/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I don't really think it's worth it, the bang for buck is slightly worse with the E8500... The new 45nm Core 2 Duos run REALLY cool, so the stock cooler works well, even for overclocking. Unless you wanna max out the CPU speed, in which case, get a better cooler. But these 45nm chips are really cool running.The stock cooler is fine for moderate overclocking though, give it a try (just watch your temperatures) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/113410-sooooo-is-the-8500-worth-it-over-the-8400/#findComment-803481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 8500 is 3.16 while the 8400 is 3.0 is it really worth the $65 extra??? No. I plan to overclock...Should I get a separate cpu cooler....??? thinking about this one.....>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16835200034 That sink is no better than a stock Intel. Don't waste your money. If you want a good sink get something by Thermalright, Noctua, or a Xigmatek. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/113410-sooooo-is-the-8500-worth-it-over-the-8400/#findComment-803753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitmac Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 gotcha...thanx guys Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/113410-sooooo-is-the-8500-worth-it-over-the-8400/#findComment-803783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Well Intel is releasing the E8600 and dropping prices slightly on E8500 and E8400, I don't know when but "soon" - in Q3. It's not a big deal but just wanted to let you know. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/113410-sooooo-is-the-8500-worth-it-over-the-8400/#findComment-803997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitmac Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Well Intel is releasing the E8600 and dropping prices slightly on E8500 and E8400, I don't know when but "soon" - in Q3. It's not a big deal but just wanted to let you know. hmmmm...so it'lll be 3.33ghz guess they'll be able to OC to 4 on air on that one and maybe 5 with liquid cooling Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/113410-sooooo-is-the-8500-worth-it-over-the-8400/#findComment-804899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxelement Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 hmmmm...so it'lll be 3.33ghzguess they'll be able to OC to 4 on air on that one and maybe 5 with liquid cooling Actually the E8500 can OC up to 4.7 on Air. Link Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/113410-sooooo-is-the-8500-worth-it-over-the-8400/#findComment-805010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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