Smart kids only. Which cpu shall I buy?

[FLeX]

http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12200BD1262&vpn=E8400OEM&manufacture=INTEL

http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=1220169615G&vpn=BX80570E3110&manufacture=INTEL

I am pondering on which cpu to get. both same price(roughly) Willing to spend that extra 15 bucks on the xeon if it is worth it. I just want to know which one is better to get in the long run. Keep in mind i do know that the e8400 is OEM which i have already bought a new heatsink anyway.Also I'm planning on overclocking the cpu to about 3.5-3.6 ghz.
Your input is greatly appreciated.


I have been told to have a server processor you need a good mobo. That is the mobo i have.

http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11830BD1399&vpn=GA-P35-DS3L&manufacture=GIGABYTE


So please tell me which one to get and why :). Ty for all the help guys.

[DeathSniper]

Unless you want to squeeze every last drop out of it - go with the E8400. They're the exact same chip although the Xeons are higher-binned. However, just because they are doesn't necessarily mean they will always overclock better. 3.5-3.6 is pretty much a moderate overclock so you're fine with the reg one. Just my thoughts.

You could be cool though and just get the Xeon for the heck of it though...haha.

[Xy1]

Since both are in stock I'd go for the 8400... like Deathsniper said

and I have the same MB as you... Ctrl-F1 for advanced overclock options in BIOS and don't forget to adjust memory multiplier when overclocking ;)

[Nekkris]

yo doods lol!!
u shud get both so u ccan haf duel coar!!1one1
thtd be SIK LOL!!!1

[GreenEnvy]

I'd do whichever is cheaper, or in stock if similar price. They are the same chip basically.

[manofphat]

yo doods lol!!
u shud get both so u ccan haf duel coar!!1one1
thtd be SIK LOL!!!1

OMG you're so smart! lol

[ORION]

(Price) - (Intent to OC)^2 = 8400
d(Availability)'
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[DevilShootsDevil]

yo doods lol!!
u shud get both so u ccan haf duel coar!!1one1
thtd be SIK LOL!!!1

:lol::p

[The Killing Joke]

I am smrt. I voted with wut DS sed.

:p

[MiNdWaRp]

Greg, just pick and purchase man, you've been deciding for months now lol

[Wesley Crusher]

Every Wolfdale I've tested hits 3.6 GHz on barely any voltage increase (usually I can leave it at stock).