- Nov 4, 2013
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Hi! I've finally decided to upgrade my E6750 2.66Ghz rig and after sifting through numerous threads, I've decided that the FX-6300 would be ideal for my gaming needs. I believe it should be able to handle all the new and the yet-to come-games at medium/high settings.
I recently bought a Sapphire HD 7770 Ghz Edition card and a SSD to go with it. My trustworthy Corsair VX450 PSU is still doing well, so I shall be holding off on changing that for the time being. However, am I correct in assuming that I'd need to change it if I intend to overclock? If so, would Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO Cooler be enough?
The area where I could really use your expertise is in the selection of a motherboard. I intend to try my hand at overclocking and am looking for the cheapest VFM overclocking motherboard that would support the FX-6300 and also DDR3-1600 modules. I'm from India and as you probably know, component prices are quite inflated here. I'd like to limit the budget to 130USD, but don't mind spending a bit more if it'd be really worth it. I don't think I will have as many options as most here with respect to brands, but please don't let that be a reason for you to hold back. I am currently considering Asus M5A97 EVO, but would definitely prefer something cheaper.
Also, I am looking to get 4GB DDR3-1600 (x2) [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233141] modules but I'm okay with DDR3-1333 if the performance difference is negligible and the motherboard calls for it.
To summarize...
> Would my old Corsair VX450W PSU be sufficient to overclock the FX-6300?
> Would Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO Cooler be enough?
> Is DDR3-1600 really worth it or can I skimp on it and go for DDR3-1333 instead?
> Suggestions for a budget motherboard that would support overclocking.
Thanks for reading. Cheers!
I recently bought a Sapphire HD 7770 Ghz Edition card and a SSD to go with it. My trustworthy Corsair VX450 PSU is still doing well, so I shall be holding off on changing that for the time being. However, am I correct in assuming that I'd need to change it if I intend to overclock? If so, would Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO Cooler be enough?
The area where I could really use your expertise is in the selection of a motherboard. I intend to try my hand at overclocking and am looking for the cheapest VFM overclocking motherboard that would support the FX-6300 and also DDR3-1600 modules. I'm from India and as you probably know, component prices are quite inflated here. I'd like to limit the budget to 130USD, but don't mind spending a bit more if it'd be really worth it. I don't think I will have as many options as most here with respect to brands, but please don't let that be a reason for you to hold back. I am currently considering Asus M5A97 EVO, but would definitely prefer something cheaper.
Also, I am looking to get 4GB DDR3-1600 (x2) [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233141] modules but I'm okay with DDR3-1333 if the performance difference is negligible and the motherboard calls for it.
To summarize...
> Would my old Corsair VX450W PSU be sufficient to overclock the FX-6300?
> Would Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO Cooler be enough?
> Is DDR3-1600 really worth it or can I skimp on it and go for DDR3-1333 instead?
> Suggestions for a budget motherboard that would support overclocking.
Thanks for reading. Cheers!
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