UnTouChed SoUL
14 Jan 2004, 07:23pm
Hello all! I use to come to these forums often, but left to join the army about a year ago. Finally I have made my return, and my old user account has been deleted! :eek: Anyway.... Much has changed since I last visited, so I come here in hopes that all the overclocking pro's would be willing to help me get a nice setup for overclocking.
You can see in my sig. that it's time for some system upgrades, and I think it's probably safe to say, that it would be smart to just build a new system and salvage the case fans and the floppy drive.
Anyhow, I am looking for a nice, and overclocker friendly case. Would prefer to have case window, lighting, nice sleek finish, and not more then say $150. I am currently looking at this case:
this case. (http://www.antec-inc.com/us/pro_details_enclosure.php?ProdID=81600)
Specifications:
Material: 1.2mm Anodized Aluminum+
Form Factor: Standard ATX (12" x 9.6" / 30,5 x 24,4 cm)
Drive Bays: External 4 x 5.25" - 2 x 3.5" Internal 4 x 3.5"
Expansion Slots: 7
USB/IO: Swivel Panel w/ 2x USB 2.0, 1x Firewire IEEE 1394 and Audio In/out Ports
Power Supply: None
Dimensions: 20" (H) x 8.1" (W) x 19.7" (D)
Next would be this motherboard. (http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/techspec.php?categories=1&model=150)
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket 754 AMD Athlon64 Processors
Chipset: VIA K8T800 + VT8237
FSB: 800MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR333/266, 2x DIMM for DDR400 Max 2GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 33/66/100/133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI Slots
Ports: 2xPS2,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF In/Out,1xLAN,3xIEEE1394a(Rear 1),Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: 6-Channel AC97 CODEC
Onboard LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: 6x Serial ATA, 4x SATA RAID 0/1/0+1
Form Factor: ATX
Processor. (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9487,00.html)
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Core: ClawHammer
Operating Frequency: 2.0GHz
FSB: Integrated int chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/1024K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)
RAM. (http://www.corsairmicro.com/corsair/xms_proseries.html)
Specification
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-2-6
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Special Features: New high-efficiency aluminum XMS heatsink, 18 activity LED'S show level of memory activity
Warranty: Lifetime
Water Cooling. (http://www.koolance.com/products/product.html?code=EXT-A04&category_id=2)
Specifications
Model Exos
Components Included
External Chassis, heat exchanger (radiator), reservoir & pumps, top cooling module with fans, LED display, power control board, slot interface, quick-release valves, User Manual, liquid bottle, funnel, tubing, attachment strips/pads, & various smaller components.
PSU. (http://www.antec-inc.com/specs/truecontrol550_spe.html)
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 550W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >17ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >68%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.5V;+3.3V trip point<+4.1V;+12V trip point<+14.4V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @<47A+3.3V @<48A+12V @ < 18A
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 10A@115VAC;6A@230VAC
Output: +3.3V@32A;+5V@40A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@24A;-12V@1A;+5VSB@2A
MTBF: 80,000 hrs. @ 25°C
Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, VDE, FCC
Hard Drive. (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=38)
Specifications:
Capacity: 200GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Features: High-performance with 8MB Buffer
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Sound Card. (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=&product=9115)
Specifications:
Channels: 7.1
Max Sampling Rate: 192kHz
Signal-Noise Ratio: 108dB(SNR)
Hardware Decode: Dolby Digital EX
Digital Audio: 24-bit
Hardware Polyphony: 64 Voices
PC Interface: PCI
Connectors: Digital Out for 5.1(6-channel SPDIF Output),Line-Out,Line-In,SB1394/Firewire,Mic-In,Analog/Digital CD Audio In(See Details)
External Box: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Special Features: DVD-Audio,THX Certified,DTS-Extended Surround,EAX 4.0 Advanced HD,DirectSound 3D
LCD Monitor. (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcd_vx900.htm)
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: SXGA (1280 x 1024)
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm
Brightness: 250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600 : 1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle(Horizontal/Vertical): 170° / 170°
Input Connectors: Analog 15-pin D-sub, Digital: DVI-D
Dimensions & Weight: 17.4" x 18.7" x 7.1"(WxHxD) / 16.72 lbs
Manufactory Warranty / Phone No.: 3 year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight
IT will also have a Plextor 8x CDRW/DVDRW Burner, and a 16x LiteOn DVD-ROM.
Please feel free to comment on every selection, this computer is to be used by the entire family, but I am a PC Geek/Gamer and only the best will do.
I would like to stay right around $1500 - $2000. I know that somewhat limits what I can do, however I think I should be able to get a nice overclocking rig with that.
Thanks!
You can see in my sig. that it's time for some system upgrades, and I think it's probably safe to say, that it would be smart to just build a new system and salvage the case fans and the floppy drive.
Anyhow, I am looking for a nice, and overclocker friendly case. Would prefer to have case window, lighting, nice sleek finish, and not more then say $150. I am currently looking at this case:
this case. (http://www.antec-inc.com/us/pro_details_enclosure.php?ProdID=81600)
Specifications:
Material: 1.2mm Anodized Aluminum+
Form Factor: Standard ATX (12" x 9.6" / 30,5 x 24,4 cm)
Drive Bays: External 4 x 5.25" - 2 x 3.5" Internal 4 x 3.5"
Expansion Slots: 7
USB/IO: Swivel Panel w/ 2x USB 2.0, 1x Firewire IEEE 1394 and Audio In/out Ports
Power Supply: None
Dimensions: 20" (H) x 8.1" (W) x 19.7" (D)
Next would be this motherboard. (http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/techspec.php?categories=1&model=150)
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket 754 AMD Athlon64 Processors
Chipset: VIA K8T800 + VT8237
FSB: 800MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR333/266, 2x DIMM for DDR400 Max 2GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 33/66/100/133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI Slots
Ports: 2xPS2,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),SPDIF In/Out,1xLAN,3xIEEE1394a(Rear 1),Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: 6-Channel AC97 CODEC
Onboard LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: 6x Serial ATA, 4x SATA RAID 0/1/0+1
Form Factor: ATX
Processor. (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9487,00.html)
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Core: ClawHammer
Operating Frequency: 2.0GHz
FSB: Integrated int chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/1024K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)
RAM. (http://www.corsairmicro.com/corsair/xms_proseries.html)
Specification
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-2-6
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Special Features: New high-efficiency aluminum XMS heatsink, 18 activity LED'S show level of memory activity
Warranty: Lifetime
Water Cooling. (http://www.koolance.com/products/product.html?code=EXT-A04&category_id=2)
Specifications
Model Exos
Components Included
External Chassis, heat exchanger (radiator), reservoir & pumps, top cooling module with fans, LED display, power control board, slot interface, quick-release valves, User Manual, liquid bottle, funnel, tubing, attachment strips/pads, & various smaller components.
PSU. (http://www.antec-inc.com/specs/truecontrol550_spe.html)
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 550W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >17ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >68%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.5V;+3.3V trip point<+4.1V;+12V trip point<+14.4V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @<47A+3.3V @<48A+12V @ < 18A
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 10A@115VAC;6A@230VAC
Output: +3.3V@32A;+5V@40A;-5V@0.5A;+12V@24A;-12V@1A;+5VSB@2A
MTBF: 80,000 hrs. @ 25°C
Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, VDE, FCC
Hard Drive. (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=38)
Specifications:
Capacity: 200GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Features: High-performance with 8MB Buffer
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Sound Card. (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=&product=9115)
Specifications:
Channels: 7.1
Max Sampling Rate: 192kHz
Signal-Noise Ratio: 108dB(SNR)
Hardware Decode: Dolby Digital EX
Digital Audio: 24-bit
Hardware Polyphony: 64 Voices
PC Interface: PCI
Connectors: Digital Out for 5.1(6-channel SPDIF Output),Line-Out,Line-In,SB1394/Firewire,Mic-In,Analog/Digital CD Audio In(See Details)
External Box: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Special Features: DVD-Audio,THX Certified,DTS-Extended Surround,EAX 4.0 Advanced HD,DirectSound 3D
LCD Monitor. (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcd_vx900.htm)
Specifications:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: SXGA (1280 x 1024)
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm
Brightness: 250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 600 : 1
Response Time: 25ms
View Angle(Horizontal/Vertical): 170° / 170°
Input Connectors: Analog 15-pin D-sub, Digital: DVI-D
Dimensions & Weight: 17.4" x 18.7" x 7.1"(WxHxD) / 16.72 lbs
Manufactory Warranty / Phone No.: 3 year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight
IT will also have a Plextor 8x CDRW/DVDRW Burner, and a 16x LiteOn DVD-ROM.
Please feel free to comment on every selection, this computer is to be used by the entire family, but I am a PC Geek/Gamer and only the best will do.
I would like to stay right around $1500 - $2000. I know that somewhat limits what I can do, however I think I should be able to get a nice overclocking rig with that.
Thanks!