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07-06-2008, 04:12 AM
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| Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2008
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|  Computer specs and overclockability Hey, firstly I just want to say that this is a great technical board with plenty of information going around! I've been interested in computers for years... but only just recently have I been able to experience the joy of putting together my own system from separately bought parts. Now im starting to do my research about overclocking... but before I start doing anything I would like some feedback about my setup in relation to overclocking, tweaking and even what could be improved! My system specs are as follows: Motherboard: Gigabyte P35-DS3P (Platform LGA775) CPU: Intel Pentium E2160 1.8Ghz (Revision M0) Memory: 1X 2gig Adata DDR2 800Mhz GPU: 512Mb Nvidia 9600GT PSU: Coolermaster RealPower Pro 750Watt 750GB WD Caviar, 320GB Seagate, 80GB WD. Pioneer dvd burner All this in the Coolermaster Stacker RC830 case.     Last edited by LenardNemoi; 07-06-2008 at 07:20 AM. |
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07-06-2008, 10:29 AM
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| Ultra Techie Join Date: Mar 2008
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| Re: Computer specs and overclockability I'm not a pro with overclocking, but I think those processors are suppose to overclock pretty well. From reading reviews and talking with others, the P35 boards are great overclockers too. Get an after market cooler instead of the stock heatsink for one thing...you probably won't be able to overclock very far with it. And I'm not to sure ( not at all ) but I think you might need more RAM |
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07-06-2008, 11:07 AM
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| Re: Computer specs and overclockability Ive been looking at a few air coolers but can't seem to decide on whats good... I wouldnt mind something that looks nice, but I would prefer function over form. So far ive looked at the Noctua NH-C12P  and a few of the thermaltake stuff.... are there any brands which are known to excel specifically in the air cooling business? If so please share  |
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07-06-2008, 12:16 PM
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| Computer Hardware Guru Join Date: Dec 2006
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| Re: Computer specs and overclockability Get the Xigmatek Rifle, or if you're more on a budget: Newegg.com - Rosewill RCX-Z775-LX 92mm Ball CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks Thats a good cooler too
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07-09-2008, 11:37 PM
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| Over and Above Person Join Date: Jun 2008
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 | Re: Computer specs and overclockability zalman 9700 all the way! Nice case! too bad its too expensive for my budget 
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07-10-2008, 12:11 AM
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| Re: Computer specs and overclockability Zalman's are overpriced, I'll never recommend one ever again Stick with the Rifle or the RCX-Z775, the Rifle gets similar performance and is way cheaper
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07-10-2008, 05:48 PM
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| Ultra Techie  Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Gov't Regulated Cubical
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| Re: Computer specs and overclockability Turniq 120 to, hve it right low, 1250rpm and temps idle low 30's, loaded mid to upper 40's at 30Ghz
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