Stuck! e4300 or e6400? Gonna OC it!

z28_2000

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I have pretty much decided on my system, but don't know what CPU to go with.

2X512 G.Skill DDR2 800
Gigabyte GA-965-DS3
Tuniq Tower

But what CPU? Do I save 50-60 bucks and go with the e4300? How much extra will I really get out of the e6400? If I go e4300 do I really need the PC6400 ram? Could I get away with DDR2 667 and still have a nice overclock? That would save money too. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 

billyc

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I went with the E4300 and 667 ram. Sittin at 3.0 stable, good temps and room to spare if I need it. How far do you want to oc?