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The Official OC (OverClocking) Thread!
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18. February 2007 @ 09:49 |
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You save a lot on shipping these days if you get it all from one place (plus it's easier). Try all these sites, of all the ones that have all the components you want (if none do, obviously you'll have to compromise, for my last order I went with Overclockers and Scan) try:
http://www.ebuyer.com - massive wholesaler, cheap prices on some items, not so cheap for others!
http://www.savastore.com - Had some good deals from them in the past, their website's currently down.
http://www.aria.co.uk - good company to deal with
http://www.scan.co.uk - professional company, huge warehouse, decent prices, not always quick deliveries
http://www.overclockers.co.uk - Often some good deals to be had, but beware, recently their deliveries have been very late (1 week + on next day delivery)
http://www.dabs.com - good experiences in the past
http://www.misco.co.uk - not dealt with them, but good word of mouth
there are a few retailers I know, of. Above all avoid http://www.microdirect.co.uk - after experiencing their business practices they don't deserve anyone's business!
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novadrago
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18. February 2007 @ 09:53 |
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oh ok so which site has the most options and best deal since shipping time is not a problem for me.
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18. February 2007 @ 09:58 |
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Unfortunately, prices change day by day, so you'll have to visit a few of them and the products to the basket and see how much it all come to. I switch back and forth between companies because one gives me a better deal at the time of purchase. Misco is the only company out of those listed that I haven't used.
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18. February 2007 @ 10:10 |
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18. February 2007 @ 10:15 |
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Cases like that have openable doors that cover the drive bays. For that case:
Here is where the drive bays are...
and the front USB ports are located on the right hand side.
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18. February 2007 @ 10:28 |
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18. February 2007 @ 10:51 |
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Yep, those pictures are for that case. That Power supply should fit fine and is a good brand.
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novadrago
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18. February 2007 @ 10:57 |
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OK thank you, regarding the cpu and motherboard, I decided to get the intel core 2 duo e6600 and the motherboard I read the previous post and you recommended the asus p5wd-h deluxe but scan.co.uk does not do it so I came up with http://www.scan.co.uk/search/search.asp?criteria=asus+p5wd which is two different ones so which one is better.
Again the same noob question is the cpu and motherboard all compatible with the list so far.
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18. February 2007 @ 11:17 |
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I have to confess I've not seen that board before. It should be compatible with the E6600 as it uses the 975X chipset.
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18. February 2007 @ 11:27 |
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18. February 2007 @ 11:37 |
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18. February 2007 @ 11:40 |
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Yep, that's the stuff I've just ordered for myself too!
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18. February 2007 @ 11:49 |
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18. February 2007 @ 12:26 |
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All good choices. Cables usually come with your motherboard and power supply, so don't worry about that.
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18. February 2007 @ 12:29 |
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So what do you think for the cd/dvd reader and video card, any suggestions.
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novadrago
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18. February 2007 @ 12:47 |
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18. February 2007 @ 13:36 |
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hi sammorris
the 3.4 dualcore p4 is faster than the 4200 amd dualcore :)
another bit of knowledge :)
not a lot faster on 3dmark06
but quite a bit on pcmark
been wondering for ages so i built one to see
i7 3770 12GB ram terrabyte sata drive 1 750Gb sata drive 285GTX graphics Sony dvdwriter same NZXT Nemesis case
Still playing Black Hawk Down why did I upgrade?
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18. February 2007 @ 15:22 |
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Originally posted by BigDK:
Heres the latest super-pi from my DQ6.
TO: "BigDK" It shows you run the E6600. What sSpec no. do you run and how different are the 2 revisions ? I got "1" labeled sSpec no. SL9ZL but I also see a sSpec no. SL9S8 floating around but under the same Step code of "B2". As far as I can tell is voltage range range in auto speedstep mode. What do you notice in yours?
Sony PSP/PS3,
ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME(X58) w/ i7 930 DO @ 4.305GHz (205x21 @ 1.323v) 2:8 DDR1680 @ 6-6-6-18
ASUS RAMPAGE EXTREME (X48) w/ Q6600 @ 3.81GHz, 422x9 @ DDR1680 6-7-6-20 @ 1.71v
ASUS CROSSHAIR w/ x2 6400+
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18. February 2007 @ 16:51 |
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pcrepair,
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the 3.4 dualcore p4 is faster than the 4200 amd dualcore
Maybe at stock settings but the 4200 will run rings around the D-940 overclocked. I know, I have a D-940 and sam's got a 4200! His Sandra scores are a lot better than mine.
Happy Computering,
theone
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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18. February 2007 @ 16:53 |
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Speaking of sandra scores, this is how my E4300 fares.
Also thought I might add
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18. February 2007 @ 17:42 |
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Sound card - Again music will be listened to but gaming will be rare so I think this one will do but not sure. http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductIn...roductID=503577
Again as I stated earlier, most good mobos come with quit good onboard audio (asus anyway). I know the P5W DH Deluxe does. I run klipsch desktop speaker system (one of the best desktop speaker manufactures there is) and could see no reason for a sound card upgrade. Onboard audio sounds great. Just trying to save you some money. You don't have to listen to me though. It's your money.
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Cables - Will I need any cables since I'm new to this, so cables eg socket cables, motherboard cables etc.
I do recomend buying round cables for your IDE drives and floppy if you use one. The ribbon cables that come with the mobo clutter up your case, restrict air flow, aren't near as flexible, and are not cosmetically pleasing.
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=236435This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 18. February 2007 @ 18:02
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18. February 2007 @ 17:48 |
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This is true, that's actually what I did.
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18. February 2007 @ 18:03 |
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No need to spend good money on pre fab rounded cabling as they are ofet just flat ribbon cables folded in sach a way to wrap then and make them more atractive. You can do this yourself and even be more creative. Also if done right, you may choose not to wrap em at all as they tend to hold their shape well if folder in quarters like "W", or you my wrap in a wide choice of color UV treated net for a lighting effect. Then the rounded cables that come as stripped ribbon (80 wires bundled together) are often cased in a stiff rubber that is usually to stiff to manage and will require tying off to keep it from flopping out of place as they don't hold a bend that well. Just something to consider, No change to performance, just ease of install and added apearence.
Sony PSP/PS3,
ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME(X58) w/ i7 930 DO @ 4.305GHz (205x21 @ 1.323v) 2:8 DDR1680 @ 6-6-6-18
ASUS RAMPAGE EXTREME (X48) w/ Q6600 @ 3.81GHz, 422x9 @ DDR1680 6-7-6-20 @ 1.71v
ASUS CROSSHAIR w/ x2 6400+
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18. February 2007 @ 18:09 |
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Someone who braids his own cables, I'm much too lazy for that! Having said that, I am contemplating UV braiding my PSU cables. Most of them are modular so it'll be a doddle to do. Might order that along with a Thermalright HR-03 and Nexus 92mm case fan for my Graphics card.
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18. February 2007 @ 18:11 |
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I'll gladly spend a dollar or two on some round ide cables especially on a $1,000-1,500 build.
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=236435This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 18. February 2007 @ 18:25
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