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E5200 vs E2160

SlyReaper

SlyReaper

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Just wondering how this chip compares to my current E2160? It's certain to be better, but just how much better? I'm also considering the E7300 but it costs quite a lot more. Would it be worth making that higher jump?

Also, does swapping out the CPU require reinstalling the OS?
 
SlyReaper said:
Just wondering how this chip compares to my current E2160? It's certain to be better, but just how much better? I'm also considering the E7300 but it costs quite a lot more. Would it be worth making that higher jump?

Also, does swapping out the CPU require reinstalling the OS?
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Regarding the O/S, no, it does not :)

However I would backup any major thing's you want, 'just' incase.

to be honest though...going from an E2160, to the E5200, really wouldn't do that much I don't think....considering the clock you have on your current setup. The only plus thing you would be getting is the extra cache is it not? Which I'm not sure if that would benefit loads.
 
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Both have 2mb cache I believe, and, like Delvis said not considering the clock on your e2160. You might be able to get 3.6Ghz out of a e5200 but I'd go for an e8x00 CPU or a Q6600.... Why do you want to upgrade?
 
Cairnsey said:
No, it doesn't. It has 3Mb cache, both the e2160 and e5200 have 2Mb.



True, but not by much I'd imagine...
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Actually, E2160 has 1MB cache.

My sig actually needs updating - my CPU is acually running at a little over 3GHz atm because the voltages needed to keep it at 3.24 were making me nervous.
 
A 5200 will see you 4ghz as it has a 12.5 multi and is extremely easy to overclock.

Its the bargain chip at the moment, is 45nm and is worth upgrading to.

Sell your 2160 and get one.
 
Same problem as the OP here - E2160 running at 3.06GHz on a GA-965P-DS3 board, and nothing I try can keep the chip over this. I was wondering sbout an E5200 on this board, since I don't think the upgrade is worth it unless you can get to 3.6GHz or beyond.

So the 5200 seems the best fit, though the alternative is Q6600 or E8x00 - both around double the 5200 price. And the primary use for the system is for gaming, which would point to a fast duo, though the game I play mostly is Armed Assault, with Arma2 being touted as optimised for quads. Maybe a 5200 as a 6 month stop gap at 3.6GHz until the Arma2 performance is known.

What would a second hand E2160 fetch ? I would'nt have thought more than a few quid.

cjph
 
cjph said:
Same problem as the OP here - E2160 running at 3.06GHz on a GA-965P-DS3 board, and nothing I try can keep the chip over this. I was wondering sbout an E5200 on this board, since I don't think the upgrade is worth it unless you can get to 3.6GHz or beyond.

So the 5200 seems the best fit, though the alternative is Q6600 or E8x00 - both around double the 5200 price. And the primary use for the system is for gaming, which would point to a fast duo, though the game I play mostly is Armed Assault, with Arma2 being touted as optimised for quads. Maybe a 5200 as a 6 month stop gap at 3.6GHz until the Arma2 performance is known.

What would a second hand E2160 fetch ? I would'nt have thought more than a few quid.

cjph
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add me to msn
 
OK - will have to later i nthe week as have not used in a while and have to re-register ans install etc (and it is wanting system upgrades etc).

cjph
 
Your E5200 should run at least the same speed but without as many volts and therefore temps, so there's a plus there already.
I recently built 2 rigs with E5200 and whilst i can't remember the voltages, the temps were approx. 45°C on load whilst running at 3GHz with stock low profile cooler.

edit: why do intel ship all their new chips with low profile coolers now?
I actually found that the higher profile ones work fine for overclocking my 3 x E2180 to over 3GHz, with temps not exceeding 50°C load. All using DS3 boards btw.
 
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