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Would I be better off with the 3200+ or 3500+ Venice for overclocking?
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Best choice for overclocking?
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I would always go for the cheaper option if they are the same stepping (E I assume) and / or type.
Generally, all CPUs of a certain revision clock to roughly the same. Sure, the higher stock-clocked tend to go a LITTLE further, but they all give up around the same ceiling.
I'd go for a 3000+ Venice if you can, although the 3200 will have a 10x multi which could help (depending on the mobo - if it's DFI NF4, go with the 3000+)
Generally, all CPUs of a certain revision clock to roughly the same. Sure, the higher stock-clocked tend to go a LITTLE further, but they all give up around the same ceiling.
I'd go for a 3000+ Venice if you can, although the 3200 will have a 10x multi which could help (depending on the mobo - if it's DFI NF4, go with the 3000+)
Thanks ended up giving up waiting for a reply and went 3500+ for a simple reason.. only £10 more than the 3200+ ( no OEM option available for 3200 ) and don't have a spare HSF lying around as I'll be useing the Freezer 64. Let's just hope I get a good clocker ( 2.75gig would be nice 
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