F8VA-C1 or F8VA-B1

Going to buy F8VA-C1 or F8VA-B1, Looks like to me the only difference is processor (2.26 - 2.53). If theres something else can someone please le tme know. Also, what difference in performance can I expect between the two, and does the 2.53 warrant the 200$ difference in price tag? Will be buying before wednesday, any info will help.

 

The B1 has the Intel P8400 (2.26GHz/1067MHz FSB/3mb L2) and he C1 has the Intel T9400 (2.53GHz/1067MHz FSB/6mb L2)- it's a clock speed increase of only .27GHz, but it also doubles the L2 cache memory...which improves performance.

The B1 also has a 250GB Hard Drive and the C1 has a 320GB. According to the specs on Newegg.com, the C1 also has 1- eSATA port and an HDMI port that the B1 doesn't show....may be an oversight or they may be exclusive to the C1.

I'm not sure where you're planning to buy, but Newegg.com is currently showing a difference of only $100 between these two, instead of the $200 difference between the MSRP of them.

B1- $1299.99 - ($50 sale) = $1249.99 purchase price, then $150 rebate (mail)
C1- $1499.99 - ($150 sale) = $1349.99 purchase price, then $150 rebate (mail)

For $100, I'd go for the C1!

 

Thanks alot don't think someone could have posted a better answer