- Dec 27, 2006
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Ok, I have a challenge for you guys.
Now that the e4300 is available on Newegg, let's see how fast a system you guys can build for how cheap. Keep in mind, it's got a 9x multiplier... it's effectively like an E6600 with 2MB cache (and maybe a slightly lower top speed, or maybe not). That means you can OC to 3.0 GHz with DDR2 667 memory running within spec!
So I want to know who can build the fastest system for the cheapest price. I'm talking maybe a 945P motherboard, budget ram, undervolting the CPU to save on the HSF, whatever it takes to keep the price down and the OC up.
Looking forward to seeing what you guys can put together!
(and no, I don't have an objective way to measure whether a 3.0 GHz system for $400 beats a 3.4GHz system for $450 or vice-versa, but I'm open to suggestions)
Now that the e4300 is available on Newegg, let's see how fast a system you guys can build for how cheap. Keep in mind, it's got a 9x multiplier... it's effectively like an E6600 with 2MB cache (and maybe a slightly lower top speed, or maybe not). That means you can OC to 3.0 GHz with DDR2 667 memory running within spec!
So I want to know who can build the fastest system for the cheapest price. I'm talking maybe a 945P motherboard, budget ram, undervolting the CPU to save on the HSF, whatever it takes to keep the price down and the OC up.
Looking forward to seeing what you guys can put together!
(and no, I don't have an objective way to measure whether a 3.0 GHz system for $400 beats a 3.4GHz system for $450 or vice-versa, but I'm open to suggestions)