Chipset for Core 2 Quad Processor

[chluk2425]

If I am going to use a Core 2 Quad CPU, say Q6600, is it preferable to use X38? or is it ok to use P35 chipset?

(ignore the fact that X38 has PCI Express 2.0 Interface)

Thank you!!~

 

[geofelt]

If you look at the application performance benchmarks(vs. synthetic) for the same cpu, there is almost no difference between X38 and P35. Since the bios of P35 boards are more mature, I would vote for P35. Also, they generally cost less and you have more choices.

If you are into high overclocking, X38 might be better.

 

[grieve]

-X38 goes to 1600FSB native but are all crossfire I think
-p35 1333FSB SLI

Not totally sure.. can look into a bit

 

[Slobogob]

-X38 goes to 1600FSB native but are all crossfire I think
-p35 1333FSB SLI

Not totally sure.. can look into a bit

The P35 has no SLI support.

 

[Shadow703793]

^Agreed. X38 has CrossFire.

 

[chluk2425]

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