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    M17x p8600 vs p8700

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Buckits, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. Buckits

    Buckits Notebook Consultant

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    So i'm picking between the p8600(2.4GHz) and p8700 (2.53GHz). I'm pretty sure they are the same chip witht he p8700 clocked a HAIR more. The only differences I see on intel's site is the volt range for the p8600 (1.05-1.15) vs the p8700 (1.00-1.25). Now i know all chips are different in terms of how much OCin' you can do, but does the added range in voltage for the p8700 allow it much more breathing room/stability for OCing'?

    The p8600 has Enhanced Halt State C1E? Does that feature mess with MAXIMIZING OCing on this chip?
     
    Buckits, Aug 5, 2009
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