2.6 P4 (northwood) vs. 2.66 Celeron D

[dbernie41]

I currently have a 2.66 Celeron D 330 (2.66 ghz) and I have the chance to get a P4 2.6 ghz processor for $75.

Is there much difference between these two processors? I dont do much gaming but I do alot of multi-tasking and development stuff. Would this processor make a big difference in video encoding?

Basically, would this be a wise upgrade or would their be any noticable difference? Thanks.

 

[VIII]

Yes, big differences. the northwood would be much better

 

[dbernie41]

After doing some research it sounds like this is a very overclockable chip. So maybe that would be my best option.

 

[uzi9mm]

the p4 is wayy worth the $75......

 

[waynejkruse10]

get the northwood, the 2.4 and 2.6c's are great overclockers

 

[PP Mguire]

Northwoods are great CPUS, even though they can get a lil hot. But it will smoke the smeleron so yea, 75$ is well worth it.

 

[waynejkruse10]

yeah, i heard they were more efficient that Presscotts.

 

[smiffjunior2005]

Yer defo worth buyin the P4, even without OC you should notice an improvement.

 

[SHAWN]

No problems here!

 

[dbernie41]

Wow... I thought that since it was a Celeron D and not just Celeron that it wouldnt be that big of a difference but I guess maybe I should make the switch.