I7 920 vs 950

[sargentchimera]

Im getting a new gaming computer soon and im wondering if i would notice a difference in gaming with an additional .4 ghz? I probly wont overclock since i have never done it before, but if any of you have a guide to overclock for stupid people (me) then i would love a link!
So far ive decided on 6g ram and a gtx 295 and a 1920 1200 res.
Thanks for your help!

 

[daft]

the i7 920 + and OC would be best. i would also consider getting an after market cooler to go with it.

as for instructions
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/252212-29-intel-core-overclocking

 

[sargentchimera]

ok, but if i do overclock to say 3.2 ghz, would i notice a difference in gaming?

 

[Andraxxus]

In some games yes but no in all.Most likely the new games that will show up will use them. If you are building this rig for future proofing look at this: http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2009/06/05/confirmed-core-i7-920-940-950-to-go-soon/1

 

[Andraxxus]

This second post is just the one above sorry but my internet is seriously STUPID. Once again sorry. How can i delete my posts?

 

[cjl]

920 will be faster up to 50% in apps then the 950. In gaming it's to close to call

Really? That's odd - a D0 stepping Core i7 at 3.06GHz is slower than a 2.66GHz i7? When did that happen?

 

[daft]

i think it happened when AMD claimed the performance crown from intel a week ago.... *end stupidity sarcasm*

 

[sargentchimera]

ok so i might as well get the 920 since the main thing ill be doing with my comp is gaming, thanks!