2600S or 2600K

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I was considering getting the i7 2600k however the 2600S is available around the same price but with the added feature of VT-d which could be good for the virtulisation i want to do.

The 2600S is slightly slower at 2.8Ghz compared to the 2600k at 3.4Ghz so i was just wondering if anyone has had any experience in overclocking an i7 2600S.

Also a quick question about bus/core ratio...the lower the better am i correct?

 

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2600K all the way, I have no issues with running virtualisation software on it either. As far as the K is concerned I have mine running at 4.6ghz with ease (watercooled pc and under load it doesn't go above 65c).

 

I'm waiting for the next set, the old X58 era can out perform and scale passed the Ks
although im getting a bit annoyed we are back down to 4 DIMM slots on all the reference boards, ffs 8GB modules are still pricey in consumerland

 

yep 2600k all though if you can wait the x 78 chipsets from what I have seen so far look impressive but not due out until next year sometimes. 4GB and 8GB dimms are still a bit iffy.

 

where did you get your info on the x78 chipsets? would it be worth waiting for, what does it do better than the current chipset.

 

how are 4gb sticks 'iffy' or even 'expensive'
I've had 4GB dimms in my systems since 2008!
I now have 4GB dimms in my laptop, and all four of them cost less than $200 bucks total

 

[Solved] X78 / Z68 expected launch time frame? - Other-Components - CPU-Components there are loads more articles on them all over the net.

 

not saying they are expensive but have had quite a few people come to me with problems with 4GB dimms but those dimms were from lesser manufacturers such as kingston etc.