Help me choose a CPU

[lambofgode3x]

Ok, so i'm just gonna get down to it. I currently have a DFI P965-S Dark motherboard that I got for next to nothing. Then i found out that with a BIOS upgrade, I can run a 45nm CPU. only problem is that it runs at a fsb of 1066. the only 1066fsb 45nm cpu is the E7200 for $130, but i hear that they have crappy temperature sensors and do not give accurate readings. i also found an E6850 for $160. i'm only looking to spend about 150 dollars US, and any input is greatly appreciated.

yes, i will be overclocking. i will be using this for gaming and mp3 encoding, but 99% of time time, it will be gaming.

 

[godless]

from what i hear, all of the 45nm intel chips have bad temperature sensors, so i wouldn't worry about that. not sure which one is better overclocker

 

[coa]

i think you should buy E7200.Only the some sensors are wrong.You will probably get good sensor.My friend has E7200 and sensors are OK

 

[sprucebr1]

I agree, the E7200 is the better choice here. I wouldn't worry so much about sensors. Just put a quality CPU Cooler on it, and It should be fine. If I had the money, I would be buying an E7200 right now, lol. Though Its likely not as popular as the E8400.

 

[KyleSTL]

Brisbane core AMD processors are famous for faulty temperature sensors and yet are one of the more popular processors on the market, I don't think it's a big deal at all even if they don't display the correct temperature. As was said before, just get a good cooler (S1283, Ninja, TRU, TRUE) and you'll be fine.

 

[lambofgode3x]

first of all, thank you for your input.

as for the cooler, i should be fine in that aspect, as i have a water cooling loop. i just couldnt make up my mind about what processor to go with.

so E7200 it is. hopefully i can get it to 4ghz.

 

[mofish]

Brisbane core AMD processors are famous for faulty temperature sensors and yet are one of the more popular processors on the market, I don't think it's a big deal at all even if they don't display the correct temperature. As was said before, just get a good cooler (S1283, Ninja, TRU, TRUE) and you'll be fine.

I love my 1283, only problem with it is that it BARELY fits inside my Antec 900 case with the side fan in, like the fan touches the heatsink