ileks
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Ok, i am looking to build myself a new computer around christmas / the new year and was wondering if anyone who has experience with it could throw me some advice.
I have tried to read around to pick out what seems the best value components and this is what i have come up with:
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "Energy Efficient SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - OEM
This does seem like a good value CPU. Was considering the 3 ghz dual core, however i think the quad will be more future proof. The AMD phenoms seem pants (again judging by the reviews i have read).
Mother board
Asus P5KC Combo Intel P35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 & DDR3 Motherboard
This board seems to have a lot of good reviews. Only thing i am concerned about is that it may not be that future proof, compared to the x38 chipset models (which are double the price).
Memory
OcUK 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Kit
£72.00 for 4 GB of RAM? seems too good to be true surely?
Graphics Card
BFG GeForce 8800 GT OC2 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
Have read that this card gets very hot, so will i need specific cooling for the graphics cards itself?
Waiting to see if the new GTS is any good before i buy obviously, but the GT seems like a good deal atm.
Hard Drive
Maxtor Diamondmax 21 250GB SATA-II 8MB Cache - OEM (STM3250310AS)
Ok there doesnt seem like much of a choice in this department other than space.
Optical Drive
Samsung SH-S203NBEBN 20x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM
Again doesnt seem too important. I take it this will allow me to burn/read DvDs/CDs etc. like i would expect.
Cooling
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g)
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775)
Arctic Cooling Arctic Fan 12025L 120mm Fan - 3 Pin
I am looking to overclock the CPU to around 3.2 Ghz. From what i understand, this should be enough, however any comments would be appreciated.
PSU
OcUK Huntkey 550W PSU
Case
Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case
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Questions:
Is everything there compatable? I have read all the specs and it seems ok, however there could be something i am missing
Am i forgetting anything? Dont think I need a sound card but i could be wrong.
Will i be able to overclock the CPU significently with the cooling i have?
Do i need to buy any extra cables or fans?
Any help will be repped ofc
I have tried to read around to pick out what seems the best value components and this is what i have come up with:
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "Energy Efficient SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - OEM
This does seem like a good value CPU. Was considering the 3 ghz dual core, however i think the quad will be more future proof. The AMD phenoms seem pants (again judging by the reviews i have read).
Mother board
Asus P5KC Combo Intel P35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 & DDR3 Motherboard
This board seems to have a lot of good reviews. Only thing i am concerned about is that it may not be that future proof, compared to the x38 chipset models (which are double the price).
Memory
OcUK 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Kit
£72.00 for 4 GB of RAM? seems too good to be true surely?
Graphics Card
BFG GeForce 8800 GT OC2 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
Have read that this card gets very hot, so will i need specific cooling for the graphics cards itself?
Waiting to see if the new GTS is any good before i buy obviously, but the GT seems like a good deal atm.
Hard Drive
Maxtor Diamondmax 21 250GB SATA-II 8MB Cache - OEM (STM3250310AS)
Ok there doesnt seem like much of a choice in this department other than space.
Optical Drive
Samsung SH-S203NBEBN 20x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM
Again doesnt seem too important. I take it this will allow me to burn/read DvDs/CDs etc. like i would expect.
Cooling
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g)
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775)
Arctic Cooling Arctic Fan 12025L 120mm Fan - 3 Pin
I am looking to overclock the CPU to around 3.2 Ghz. From what i understand, this should be enough, however any comments would be appreciated.
PSU
OcUK Huntkey 550W PSU
Case
Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case
__________________________________
Questions:
Is everything there compatable? I have read all the specs and it seems ok, however there could be something i am missing
Am i forgetting anything? Dont think I need a sound card but i could be wrong.
Will i be able to overclock the CPU significently with the cooling i have?
Do i need to buy any extra cables or fans?
Any help will be repped ofc