K9N Platinum: upgrade to X2 5600+ or X2 6400+?

Hi.  This is my first post.  I would like to upgrade my CPU on my K9N Platinum and I have a couple of questions:
1.  I have narrowed down to two:  X2 5600+ (89w)  or X2 6400+ (125w)?
     - both have the same L2 cache, but the speed and wattage differ
     - I play some games and some video encoding
2.  Will the power supply that I have be sufficient for the X2 6400+ and support a video card upgrade to a GeForce 8800 series?
Many thanks in advance.

Quote from: Ragnor on 12-February-08, 11:22:49
but doesn't overclocking too much or running certain clock speed for too long, will shorter the cpu's life span?
 I have a XP1700+ In a MSI K7N2 Delta L, which is default 1.47 and I have had it at 2.0 for nearly four years, aftermarket Copper Core air cooler.  The 5000+ Blackie's that I have are at a 16 Multiplier for 3.2 speed.  I have one in a abit KN9 SLI and the other in my MSI K9A2 CF both run cool.  I am not overclocking my 6400+ Blackie right now, but I would expect it to have a good bit less Overclocking potential.  It runs super at default though.
I had a Overclocked ATI 9500 Pro and it died after two and a half years, but I really had it cranked,  so yes and no to your question.  Good cooling alleviates most of the possible damage.  If you are Cool then you are usually okay.

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