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Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435

cincyrob

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11. July 2008 @ 18:26

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well what am i thinking of that has a 10 multi? or am i just wishing???lmao

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11. July 2008 @ 18:31

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so in all reality with the 1066 mem running at 1066 or a hair over or under, you wont have any problem achieveing any CPU OC.

The key is using the memory strap. With a 333 MHz strap I would not be able to reach the speeds that I have because my memory would've maxed out early, but with at 266 MHz strap I was able to reach 1708 MHz FSB and my memory is now running about about 1072 MHz when it's rated for 1066.

Sorry hit enter by accident.

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11. July 2008 @ 18:34

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rob, what did the wife say or do to you afterwards?

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11. July 2008 @ 18:39

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rob, what did the wife say or do to you afterwards?

Probably the same as they always do, enjoy laughing at the kid but avoid admitting they're wrong and apologizing at any cost.;D

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11. July 2008 @ 18:44

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Originally posted by Mort81:
Q9450 has a multiplier of 8.

should be capable of hitting 3.6ghz (450 x 8) somewhat easily in a good mobo but anything much higher will take some tinkering and require a very good mobo with lots of features/voltage settings. I don't know if I really want to get into that comlex of OC, where I have to mess with CPU PLL voltage, CPU GTL voltage, NB GTL voltage etc. I'm lazy and haven't taken the time to learn exactly what all these voltage settings do.

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11. July 2008 @ 18:46

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cincyrob,

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hey isnt that Q9450 multi @ 10?

Nope, it's an 8x multi!

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11. July 2008 @ 18:59

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I calculate that with my board and the memory in the link I should be able to overclock to over 3.8 GHz with the Q9450.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...1142+(PC2+9136)

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11. July 2008 @ 19:08

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wow, u got the good stuff. which do you have, 2 x 1gb or 2 x 2gb?

3.8ghz would mean a fsb of 475. I've had my fsb up to 445.

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11. July 2008 @ 19:18

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wow, u got the good stuff. which do you have, 2 x 1gb or 2 x 2gb?

LOL. No actually Mort I got the cheap stuff but it runs in spec with no issues. The ones I gave a link to are the ones that I wanted the ones that I got are like my board, sensible.

I have these.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197

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11. July 2008 @ 19:37

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I knew it!!! Sophy is "sensible" and uses the NORMAL stuff now and then... hehehe. :P I think that I read somewhere a member or ex-member uses this memory. linky I could be wrong and frequently am but hey it's the extreme innit?? :D Talk about NOT sensible but if you have the money and DON'T mind doing some experimenting then have at it. :p

Morty I'm still VERY interested in the DFI mobo... I may have to beg the wifey to let me get one... especially since they've come down in price.... hehehe. :D Oh and yes.... like all men.. I beg!!!!! :P

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11. July 2008 @ 19:44

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Originally posted by Sophocles:

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rob, what did the wife say or do to you afterwards?
Probably the same as they always do, enjoy laughing at the kid but avoid admitting they're wrong and apologizing at any cost.;D

ROTFLMAO!!!!!

damn Soph was you there? or did you help the boy out????

no she said sorry but it took awhile to get it out of her.... it was funny as all get out seeing him stumble in with the messed up face and still half asleep

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11. July 2008 @ 19:49

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Originally posted by Sophocles:
I have no problem with patriot RAM, sometimes they release some pretty decent stuff. Donald (6402) used to use Patriot every now and then. I use a lot of Corsair RAM because they've been the most consistent with their quality.

How is Donald?? Don't run in his circles if he still runs that is. :)

It's pretty RAM anyway you look at it but I'm NOT spending that on RAM, not with the available DDR2 goodies we have now. ;) Corsair is good in my book for sure. ;) I likey Mushkin... docTY did that to me. lol. I have some OCZ stuff too. NOT bad but like everyone else out there they have some "funky" RAM too. Boozer has had some issues at least.

Just PM'd Spammer92 (aka im1992) and I still haven't figured out the issues with the Striker Extreme and the Q6600. I may have to buy some cheapy RAM to get the thing started.. All I have in DDR2 right now is high end 1066 stuff. lol. That's what I get for doing that "high end" purchasing... hehehe. :P

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11. July 2008 @ 20:05

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How is Donald?? Don't run in his circles if he still runs that is.

I don't know how Donald is. When he was gone for a while I sent him an email and he responded and said things were fine, but I haven't heard from him since. I assume that he "is no longer running."

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11. July 2008 @ 20:21

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Originally posted by Sophocles:

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How is Donald?? Don't run in his circles if he still runs that is.
I don't know how Donald is. When he was gone for a while I sent him an email and he responded and said things were fine, but I haven't heard from him since. I assume that he "is no longer running."

Well that's sad news if I'm understanding that correctly.

On to more cheery news.... please.. ;)

RedRob is collecting "funds" for his NEW rig and I'll be the "treasurer" for his behalf. Send all funds to the GM!! Denomination need not apply.. ALL are welcome. :) TIA for your caring and more importantly your MONEY!!! :D

RedRob I'll send you the money as soon as I get it in... what are your dollar figures needed?? :D

Oh BTW..... the chocolate kid was GREAT!!!! We've had similar experiences here more than once.... ROFL.. I think that all parents have those kind of stories and should share them often. :D

OK.... sorry for the OT post... but I couldn't help it!!!

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11. July 2008 @ 20:32

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This is what I've got on my order, all I have to do is hit check out

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DH-20A4P-04 $21.99
LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black IDE Model GH22LP20 $27.99
COOLER MASTER Mystique RC-632S-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case -$5.00 Instant $84.99 $79.99
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $84.99
SAPPHIRE 100198L Radeon X1650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 AGP $59.99
OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2RPR10664GK $132.99 $35.00 Rebate
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DQ6 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard $284.99
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler $31.99
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9450 $329.99
Corsair TX 650W ATX12V Power Supply - CMPSU-650TX Price After Rebate(s): $74.99

Subtotal: $1,054.91
Shipping: $29.03
Grand Total: $1,158.93

Any last recommendations or other thoughts before I place my order
My only thought is maybe getting the CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 $109.00 after $40.00Rebate
instead of the OCZ Reaper $97.99 after $35.00 Rebate

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11. July 2008 @ 20:37

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well it seems such a waste that your nto goign to OC, if not why nto get a p45 ASUS P5Q?

and you have an AGP gfx card there, when the board only takes PCI-E

and with the P5Q, its a good clocker (even the normal one, ASUS have hit hard with these P45s and they have the linux OS for net in 5 seconds, instead of booting into windows)

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11. July 2008 @ 21:06

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shaffaaf..Thank you very much didn't notice that on the Vid Card
So I'll get this one instead
SAPPHIRE 100236L Radeon HD 3650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
And again the P5Q does not have enough USB Ports & only 1 PCI 16..Its got enough SATAS though..But its pretty much the same with all the ASUS Brds that I looked at
The Gigabyte might be second choice to all but I really like all the XTRAS..Don't get me wrong I've been a Die-Hard ASUS since I can remember, This will be my first change on Mobo in 12 yrs. I'm really hoping it works out
See it pays too double check B4 ordering. DAMN don't you just love everybody here. THANK YOU very much..shaffaaf

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11. July 2008 @ 21:13

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if you goign to do NO gamign that GPu will be fine, but if gaming, even a little, (so logn as its not solitare, im talking 3d) the DDR2 will affect the card. look for a GDDR3 if gaming, if not drop down to a 3450.

if not the P5Q how about these. both have dual PCIE slots

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131296

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299

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11. July 2008 @ 21:14

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Sorry everybody: What about the Memory ? Any thoughts
This is going to be my second most expensive Computer, so I want to make sure every thing is Champed. My first was an Intel 100GHz for 1,500.00, so I GUESS u know how long its been. Even upgraded to a 4Gig HDD for an Xtra 200.00bucks

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11. July 2008 @ 21:15

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rick I would really look closer at some of the mobos that I gave you a link too. ;)

btw here's a link to something similar to what you chose but PCI-e 16x. linky

link to 8600GT cards there's some good deals to be had here. ;)

some HD3650's

rick I don't own any of these and I'm sure no one here does either. lol. ;) There's some good deals to be had and there's some good cards too. :D

hth in some way... ;)

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11. July 2008 @ 21:17

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131326

i think THIS is your mobo. TEN USB, TEN SATA

(DO YOU WANT MORE?)

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11. July 2008 @ 21:20

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And again the P5Q does not have enough USB Ports

Mine has six USB ports without the extension but it all seems moot since I have a USB port hub that adds another six. Each USB port can handle several connections. A single USB host controller can handle up to a 127 devices.

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11. July 2008 @ 21:40

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shaffaaf..Boy O Boy ya that's got Xtra bells and whistles. But I haven't seen or heard anybody using this Brd here at AD. Some of the Asus Brds have even been shot Down. So am I buying a pig in the pook or what
Also what about the memory
There are no revues on this one yet

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11. July 2008 @ 21:55

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that my friend is a HIGH END ASUS mobo. there is no way it wont be good. it will be gold, an it will OC liek the dogs nuts (aka brilliantly)

as for RAM, seems perfectly fine to me