I am building a file server / mcpc which will be running 24/7, so I am looking for a low power setup. I have already ordered the evga geforce 9300 motherboard as a base, now I need a cpu. I am looking a step up from the cheapo pentium dc e5200 because of it's lack of virtualization tech which I feel may come in handy at some point as this will be a linux server style deployment and I may be running vms at some point.
My decision was easily the new pentium dc e6300 until microcenter started clearancing the older c2d e8200's for $100. Now my decision is basically a pdc e6300 for $90 or $100 for a c2d.
Both processors are 45nm wolfdales and carry the useless 65 watt tdp. c2d has higher fsb and more cache with a lower multiplier, pdc has less cache and lower fsb with higher multiplier.
$10 is irrelevant, my only concern lies in power consumption. A few watts difference does not matter, but anything over a 10 watt difference starts to add up fast. I've looked at a lot of reviews on the e8200, and power consumption appears to be a little above the range of the pdc e5400 models. These reviews are all older however, and do not give a good idea of what power use on a modern motherboard would look like. I also have been unable to find any real world power stats for the pdc e6300 (or any legit reviews at all) likely because it is so new.
So here's the dilemma: I want maximum performance/power usage ratio. Pentium dual core e6300 or c2d e8200?
Also, I know that the pentium dc e5300/5400 support vt with new revisions, but I am concerned I will get an older cpu and be stuck w/o vt.
My decision was easily the new pentium dc e6300 until microcenter started clearancing the older c2d e8200's for $100. Now my decision is basically a pdc e6300 for $90 or $100 for a c2d.
Both processors are 45nm wolfdales and carry the useless 65 watt tdp. c2d has higher fsb and more cache with a lower multiplier, pdc has less cache and lower fsb with higher multiplier.
$10 is irrelevant, my only concern lies in power consumption. A few watts difference does not matter, but anything over a 10 watt difference starts to add up fast. I've looked at a lot of reviews on the e8200, and power consumption appears to be a little above the range of the pdc e5400 models. These reviews are all older however, and do not give a good idea of what power use on a modern motherboard would look like. I also have been unable to find any real world power stats for the pdc e6300 (or any legit reviews at all) likely because it is so new.
So here's the dilemma: I want maximum performance/power usage ratio. Pentium dual core e6300 or c2d e8200?
Also, I know that the pentium dc e5300/5400 support vt with new revisions, but I am concerned I will get an older cpu and be stuck w/o vt.