XP 2400+ vs. 2600+ (which one?)

MadMike · 08-December-02, 03:19 PM

I'm getting an upgrade for xmas, and I can't decide which CPU I want.

I want the 2600+ 333 because its got the fast FSB...and great OCing potential (supposed to be able to read 3600+ speeds according to Tom), however the price gap between it and the 2400+ is a whopping $110.

If I get the 2400+, the nforce2 mobo I'm getting should automatically unlock it just like with the 2600+, so I can just change the multipliers and the FSB and make it into a 2600+.

So, in the end, will I thank myself for getting a 2600+?

abyssling · 08-December-02, 03:45 PM

IMO the 2400 is a much much better value, but if you arent the one paying for it then shoot for the moon!

MadMike · 08-December-02, 04:36 PM

Well....I guess I could try and get them to get the 2600+....

Then again, the 2600+ 333 is just a 2600+ with an increased FSB and lowered multiplier. So really I can just save a ton and get the 2400+ and push it up there (not that far anyways) and save $110 (case mods!)

The stock increased FSB should perform as well memory-wise (using PC2700) as an FSB-overclocked (but multiplier-underclocked) XP right?

BigAkita · 08-December-02, 07:35 PM

Get the 2400+, and put the money saved towards a water kit so you can hit some insane overclocks.

abyssling · 08-December-02, 07:54 PM

If you can reap the difference then yeah i agree with BA, but if someone is asking you which one you want...

Tom10167 · 03-January-03, 12:46 AM

I would get the 2400, in my opinion, anything higher than that is just stupid unless you have like, a 9700 and water cooling system built by NYS plumbing department. :\ the $110 could be used in much, much, MUCH better places.

BigAkita · 03-January-03, 01:01 AM

Where do you guys dig these old threads up from? I'm sure that the CPU has been decided upon by now.

FeRaL · 03-January-03, 01:08 AM

Hahaha you been slacking BA, you better start smakin them hoes more...

Fredstar · 03-January-03, 01:12 AM

Isn't x-mas over? So what did you choose?????

08-December-02, 03:19 PM		#1 (permalink)
MadMike Apex Techie Wannabe	XP 2400+ vs. 2600+ (which one?) I'm getting an upgrade for xmas, and I can't decide which CPU I want. I want the 2600+ 333 because its got the fast FSB...and great OCing potential (supposed to be able to read 3600+ speeds according to Tom), however the price gap between it and the 2400+ is a whopping $110. If I get the 2400+, the nforce2 mobo I'm getting should automatically unlock it just like with the 2600+, so I can just change the multipliers and the FSB and make it into a 2600+. So, in the end, will I thank myself for getting a 2600+?

08-December-02, 04:36 PM		#3 (permalink)
MadMike Apex Techie Wannabe	Well....I guess I could try and get them to get the 2600+.... Then again, the 2600+ 333 is just a 2600+ with an increased FSB and lowered multiplier. So really I can just save a ton and get the 2400+ and push it up there (not that far anyways) and save $110 (case mods!) The stock increased FSB should perform as well memory-wise (using PC2700) as an FSB-overclocked (but multiplier-underclocked) XP right? Last edited by MadMike; 08-December-02 at 05:28 PM..

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08-December-02, 03:45 PM		#2 (permalink)
abyssling Apex Tech Maniac	IMO the 2400 is a much much better value, but if you arent the one paying for it then shoot for the moon!

08-December-02, 07:35 PM		#4 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Get the 2400+, and put the money saved towards a water kit so you can hit some insane overclocks.

08-December-02, 07:54 PM		#5 (permalink)
abyssling Apex Tech Maniac	If you can reap the difference then yeah i agree with BA, but if someone is asking you which one you want...

03-January-03, 12:46 AM		#6 (permalink)
Tom10167 Apex Tech Maniac	I would get the 2400, in my opinion, anything higher than that is just stupid unless you have like, a 9700 and water cooling system built by NYS plumbing department. :\ the $110 could be used in much, much, MUCH better places.

03-January-03, 01:01 AM		#7 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Where do you guys dig these old threads up from? I'm sure that the CPU has been decided upon by now.

03-January-03, 01:08 AM		#8 (permalink)
FeRaL Mutant Moderator	Hahaha you been slacking BA, you better start smakin them hoes more...

03-January-03, 01:12 AM		#9 (permalink)
Fredstar Apex Advanced Techie	Isn't x-mas over? So what did you choose?????