Phenom x2 550 (OC vs. Unlock)

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When I OC it, i reached up to 3.6ghz @ stock voltage (1.35v) with a temp range of 28c idle to 48 peak.

When unlocking to tri-core (4th core not possible), i get a stable 3.5ghz @ stock voltage. BUT the thing is, I can't monitor my temps cos the temp sensor won't function when unlocking.

So, can someone tell me which is better to do? and which faster? OC or Unlock it to tri core?




And oh, comparing (OC/unlock @ stock 1.35v) VS. (stock 3.1ghz @ stock 1.35z), is the power consumption the same even when the voltage is not raised? 'Cos I won't bother OC/unlocking from the start if my monthly bills will raise.

(sorry for the bad english :/)
 
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