Buying new CPU, which one?

Im thinking of the 2800+Barton.
Although im torn between buying a 2500+ and trying to OC it.

Im not too savy at OC'ing, but im willing to give it a try.

On the other hand how is the 2800+ for OC'ing? is there much head room left?

I can order a 2800+ for $235 and a 2500+ for $143.

I wish i could afford the 3000+ but its still too pricey for me at $340.

I think id be happy with the 2800+ stock but i sure wouldnt turn down an extra 100-200mghz out of it if i could safely.

Sorry if this has been asked before, id appreciate any feedback from you guys.

Thank You.)

Which system are you planning to upgrade? I don't think you'll really preceive any improvement on system 1. And system 2 would require a mobo and memory upgrade too.

im buying it for my #1 rig, then throwing the 2400+ in the #2.

What if i try OC'ing a 2800?

Do i have a decent chance of getting it to run a few hundred mhz more?

Thx again.

Why not just overclock your 2400+? It should get around 2.3 - 2.4GHz which will surely be faster than a Barton 2800+, and even a Barton 3000+!

anzs is right, buy a SLK-800 and a good 80mm fan, and overclock that 2400+.

Agreed, I just got in my 2400 and you're going to get a lot more performance out of ocing the one you got or buying another and ocing both. :)

Alright then, thx for the advice.

Im just scared im gonna screw something up is all, i havent oc'ed a rig since the old celeron 300a days and i dont know where to begin with this 2400.

I tried messing with the fsb once and had to pop the battery and reset the bios cause she refused to boot afterwards, i was afraid i f***** it all up so i havent tried since...

the memory timings confuse me and im not good with math so i dont have a grasp on the multipliers i just try one and cross my fingers..

any advice on where to begin with this 2400 and ill give it a shot, thx again guys.