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    Cores

     
    I'm trying to select a CPU for the computer I'm building. I've pretty much settled on an AMD 64 3500+ socket 939. Now I'm not sure what would be best in terms of a core. Any suggestions helpful.

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    Winchester is the coolest running.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jml90
    Winchester is the coolest running.
    But which is faster (or has the ability to go faster)?

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    Well, the winchester stays coolest, which allows you to clock it higher... But I still recommend you be careful when doing such a thing.

    Meh, I don't really think that there's any huge difference between most cores, though, IMO.

    Still, I recommend the winchester.
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    This shows the power consumption for idle and load. Notice the winchesters only use ~30W! So you could potentially overclock it higher.

    http://www17.tomshardware.com/cpu/20...m4_570-20.html

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    Hey, im working on OCing my 3500+ Winchester right at this moment
    I got PC4000 RAM which runs at 500mhz..
    So far 11x230mhz = 2,530mhz and its running stable Been Fadding for 2 days and no hangs... and its 39C on LOAD!!

    Get a Winchester and good RAM and ur all settled

    EDIT: Run 27-28C on idle using a ThermalTake SilentBoost K8 @ 2000rpm
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    Winchester all the way!
    Performance-wise the 90nm (winchester) and 130nm chips should be equivalent but winchester runs cooler, uses less power and potentially overclocks better.

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