Originally posted by: E4300
E6300 is E5x00 R0 stepping with higher FSB potential and VT. 3.5-3.6GHz nominal overclock with 4.0GHz potential. I don't think there will be any boot problem with 45nm E6300 and IP35.
The R0 E7x00 should overclock a little higher. MC had them on sale last month for $80. My sample is stable at 4.04GHz/1.26V CPUz and 4.3GHz/1.36V CPUz.
I want to pick a new cpu up quick and therefore will go to Fry's today...right now the new E6300 is $24 cheaper than the E7400...E5400 is exactly the same price as the new E6300...I currently have the "old" E6300...
With prices as they are above, what is the "best" choice? I will be overclocking but don't want to kick up the voltage too much (my E6300 is currently at 400fsb = 3200Ghz with v1.36)...I use virtualization once in awhile but is not critical...