FastRedPonyCar
02-02-07, 10:33 AM
Alright I've got around a thousand bucks now (still saving though) for my machine upgrade which I'm planning on doing in about a month.
I've pretty much decided on the E6600 but the motherboard is still up in the air.
I've read a lot of problems regarding oc'ing with the 680i boards and also due to their high price, they're out. The 650i's are the next consideration.
I've read good oc'ing results with the EVGA 650i board. Are there any decent intel chipset offerings that would be comparable in both price and overclockabilty?
What I'm wanting from the CPU is just a good solid reliable 3.0 ghz. If it can happen and go through a 24 hour beatdown stress test on stock cooling, great but if swinging an extra $50 for a good zalman or something means a 100% stable system, that fifty bucks is easily justifiable.
The next question I have is regarding memory. I'm looking at the Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800. I know it obviously runs at 800mhz but the E6600 is running at 1066 mhz. How will this come into play when I start overclocking the CPU? Will this mean that the ram will be put under more stress to try and match the CPU?
Is it REALLY going to be worth it to pay double the price for that slight increase in speed? Or will the system be able to easily handle a 3ghz clock with the DDR 800?
I've heard mixed reviews regarding the XMS2 in the 650i boards as well. Any equally stable/quick DDR2 800 alternatives? Is the ASUS P5W DH Deluxe worth the extra $80?
Sorry for all the questions. I've been out of the hardware/oc'ing game for years now and I just want to make sure that whatever I get will play nice for a long time and won't give me a headache trying to get it up and running.
I've pretty much decided on the E6600 but the motherboard is still up in the air.
I've read a lot of problems regarding oc'ing with the 680i boards and also due to their high price, they're out. The 650i's are the next consideration.
I've read good oc'ing results with the EVGA 650i board. Are there any decent intel chipset offerings that would be comparable in both price and overclockabilty?
What I'm wanting from the CPU is just a good solid reliable 3.0 ghz. If it can happen and go through a 24 hour beatdown stress test on stock cooling, great but if swinging an extra $50 for a good zalman or something means a 100% stable system, that fifty bucks is easily justifiable.
The next question I have is regarding memory. I'm looking at the Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800. I know it obviously runs at 800mhz but the E6600 is running at 1066 mhz. How will this come into play when I start overclocking the CPU? Will this mean that the ram will be put under more stress to try and match the CPU?
Is it REALLY going to be worth it to pay double the price for that slight increase in speed? Or will the system be able to easily handle a 3ghz clock with the DDR 800?
I've heard mixed reviews regarding the XMS2 in the 650i boards as well. Any equally stable/quick DDR2 800 alternatives? Is the ASUS P5W DH Deluxe worth the extra $80?
Sorry for all the questions. I've been out of the hardware/oc'ing game for years now and I just want to make sure that whatever I get will play nice for a long time and won't give me a headache trying to get it up and running.