P4 CPU Upgrade

CoolGuy90

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Currently I have a P4 2.6GHZ 800FSB Northwood CPU. On newegg I saw a P4 3.0GHZ 800FSB Prescott OEM for $90.

If I get the Prescott will there be a significant difference?

My other specs are:

1.5GB PC3200 RAM
X800XL 256MB AGP 8x
SB Audigy 2 ZS
 
It will run hotter, the Northwoods were a cool running chip the Prescotts run at higher temps, the fan will be noisier due to the increased rpm needed for cooling.

If you have $90.00 to throw around go for it, I presume the Prescott is Skt 478 and not LGA 775, personally I'd oc the 2.6 to around 3.0, it's a relatively small oc.
 
It wouldnt be that much of an improvement. The games might load faster but it wouldnt really be noticeable.
 
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