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$75 vs $85 OEM. Is the 2600 worth 10 more buckaroos?
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Assuming they're both the same/similar core revision, and you want to overclock it, get the 2500+. Even for stock speed I think the 2500+ is a better deal. -
THe 2500 uses the 333mhz fsb which fits nicely with memory prices right now.Comment
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Mobile Barton? Either one. I don't know if the 2600s really have that much more headroom on average. Luck of the draw is still more important if you want a good overclocker. Just get a damn good heatsink and lap it to a mirror finish.
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They are Bartons. I have a SLK-800, with whatever finish it came with. I'll just save my $10. I'm also gonna get a Radeon 9800 Pro.Gigabyte GA-K8N Ultra 9, Opteron 170 Denmark 2x2Ghz, 2 GB Corsair XMS, Gigabyte 6600, Gentoo Linux
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I got a Thermalright SP97 and the bottom is pretty rough. Here's an article on lapping..
It really helps to get the surface very smooth and flat so that the heat can be transferred evenly. The grits used in the article are pretty rough. I used 400, then 600,800,1000,1500, and 2000 in succession, then polished it with Nevr-Dull wadding. The resulting finish was smooth as glass.
Look into the Mobile Bartons, btw.. best overclocking chip out there. My 2500+ is running cool at 2.4GHz, and they are already unlocked.Comment
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I bit out of topic:P I just noticed this
Hercules Radeon 9800Pro for £130 sounds good doesn't it
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Oh, dang, I didn't realize the mobile chips were as cheap. Okay now the question is which one?
$77 for 2400+, $90 for 2500+
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The Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB are about $210 at Newegg. Almost as good a deal.Gigabyte GA-K8N Ultra 9, Opteron 170 Denmark 2x2Ghz, 2 GB Corsair XMS, Gigabyte 6600, Gentoo Linux
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Get the 2500+. From the oc sites I noticed there was a difference there, but not really from the 2500 to the 2600.Comment
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