mmonnin
28 Apr 2007, 4:11am
Yeah so I have been piecing together some parts for a new core system upgrade.
So what I have so far is:
Intel E6600 or E6420 - 2.4GHz vs 2.13GHz (9 vs 8 Multiplier)
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231065) - Gotta support Micron
SAPPHIRE 100185L Radeon X1950XT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814102082)
I am kinda stuck as to what motherboard to choose, even what chipset. I see 3 chipsets out there right now I could choose from. None would probably make a difference to me right now. Not a big gamer, not a hard core OCer Just want stability and to have a decent OC.
I've heard the 680i can OC higher but isnt as fast per clock.
Best at comparable speeds would be the 975X.
Lowest power consumption is the P965.
680i is able to run FSB:MEM at any ratio independently, the others do not.
Crossfire only on 975X.
SLI only on 680i.
I've read some good things on the EVGA 680i A1 board. Stability, easy to OC, quite a few people have recommended it.
Basically what I want is to get the most of of my CPU/RAM, Raid(they all have Raid0), maybe a second Video card for FAH down the line.
Have a question tho...how much of an OC should I expect from either of those CPUs? I know to even reach stock RAM speeds I will be at 3.6GHz with the E6600. If I will not be able to even reach that then I dont really see a need to spend the extra $30 or so on a CPU if they both reach the same limit. I'm even tempted to just get an E4300.
For cooling I want to go with an Ultra 120 extreme (if I can find one in stock) or a Scythe Ninja.
I should have all the rest...HDDs, PSU, all the other mumbo jumbo. Any suggestions on my rambling?
So what I have so far is:
Intel E6600 or E6420 - 2.4GHz vs 2.13GHz (9 vs 8 Multiplier)
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231065) - Gotta support Micron
SAPPHIRE 100185L Radeon X1950XT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814102082)
I am kinda stuck as to what motherboard to choose, even what chipset. I see 3 chipsets out there right now I could choose from. None would probably make a difference to me right now. Not a big gamer, not a hard core OCer Just want stability and to have a decent OC.
I've heard the 680i can OC higher but isnt as fast per clock.
Best at comparable speeds would be the 975X.
Lowest power consumption is the P965.
680i is able to run FSB:MEM at any ratio independently, the others do not.
Crossfire only on 975X.
SLI only on 680i.
I've read some good things on the EVGA 680i A1 board. Stability, easy to OC, quite a few people have recommended it.
Basically what I want is to get the most of of my CPU/RAM, Raid(they all have Raid0), maybe a second Video card for FAH down the line.
Have a question tho...how much of an OC should I expect from either of those CPUs? I know to even reach stock RAM speeds I will be at 3.6GHz with the E6600. If I will not be able to even reach that then I dont really see a need to spend the extra $30 or so on a CPU if they both reach the same limit. I'm even tempted to just get an E4300.
For cooling I want to go with an Ultra 120 extreme (if I can find one in stock) or a Scythe Ninja.
I should have all the rest...HDDs, PSU, all the other mumbo jumbo. Any suggestions on my rambling?