To overclock or not?

[santino]

I would need to see the CPU's or link, you can't always believe all the spec's in the ads.

The 1.5 v sounds like a Mobile chip.

well, here's the link to the specs page, for both oem and retail box:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...roperty&DEPA=1

and here's a review submitted by some guy named tyler, after some other guy posted a review also saying it was a mobile chip:
Great processor. After two weeks of rock solid stability and mid 30-mid 40 temps, I overclocked to 3200+ (200x11). Even after overclock it still runs solid on my AN35N-Ultra 400, and temps don't go over 45C under load. I'm running the processor on air with a Speeze 80mm HSF with a dab of Arctic Silver 5 for flavor ;-).

It is NOT an XP-Mobile, as previously stated. Although the mobo and Win XP recognizes it as "Unknown CPU Typ", the reason is different. Because this is a "low-power" desktop cpu, the board is confused and recognizes it as unknown, just like a mobile. If you notice the v-core voltage on this processor is 1.5, whereas on the retail 2800+ the voltage is 1.65. The unknown name is kind of lame, but it's clearly just cosmetic. I flashed the most recent BIOS, and that didn't help, but I don't mind the name. The speed is what counts!!

I like it a lot, installation was a breeze, and it's a great deal snappier than my 1800+. Plus, after OCing the FSB I can run my PC3200 mem at speed, and everything on my board is synchronized!!

you can read all nine reviews here:
http://secure.newegg.com/app/Custrat...tem=19-103-509

I prefer rogues to imbeciles because they sometimes take a rest.
Alexandre Dumas the Younger

[FastGame]

What ever the OEM is multiplier is unlocked and the Retail isn't according to the reviews.....
OEM=

Low Power Barton 2800+ (mobile/desktop hybrid cpu) 1.5
runs ~45C under full load.
also the chip i received is in fact UNlocked!

I don't know why your looking at those CPU's, The Mobile Bartons cost less, unlocked, less voltage and OC the best. Even if your not going to OC the Mobiles run cooler.