Hey,
Just wanted to first say hello to everyone. Since I decided to get my feet wet with overclocking I have been reading forums and this seemed like a great one to join so here I am.
I just started really looking into overclocking when i ordered my system ( I shoulda done a bit more research first, I learned already, and I havent even gotten the parts yet!!!). I have built two other systems but with the help of a friend who did most of the assembly. The specs are in my profile.
I was hoping some of you wouldnt mind pointing me in the right direction to basic tools I will need after assembly, fan and heat monitors and anything else that would come in handy. Also since I am stupidly using teh TEC unit, anyone have any experience with the Monsoon II? (The biggest mistake I made I beleive besides maybe the mobo choice, Ive read bad things about both, but not before I ordered).
I always hate asking ppl for help but this is much different than most things I do, I have a degree in Civil ENg. so computers and electronics arent really tooooo related. I have read some posts here and elsewhere but its just so much information to gather I kinda got overwhelmed on where to start. I started with the overclocking guide I II and III by the authors on here, toms hardware guide. Any other guides or posts you could point me too would be greatly appreciated.
As I put this together and start messing around with settings and stuff I will keep you informed as best as I can. So any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Ohh yeah almost forgot, I will mainly be using this for gaming and was looking for upgradability (hence my choice for a SLI mobo) and as a pseudo entertainment center PC, when I move I plan on hooking this up somehow to a plasma or LCD and theater sound system in living room.<----Maybe i need a new rig for that not really sure.
Anyway Thanks
Quick Edit for Comp specs ( I thought they were added from my profile, dooohhhh)
PSU: 1000W RealPower <--Came with Case
MOBO: EVGA 680i NF68 A1 Mobo
Processor: Q6600 - Vigor Gaming Monsoon II CPU cooler
Vid Card: EVGA 8800 GTX
Memory: OCZ Platinium 2GB PC2 8500(1066 MHz)
Case: CM Stacker 830 Case
Misc:Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty Champion
HD's: SE16 WD Caviar and some POS old WD Quantum Fireball II
OS: Win XP Pro SP II
Just wanted to first say hello to everyone. Since I decided to get my feet wet with overclocking I have been reading forums and this seemed like a great one to join so here I am.
I just started really looking into overclocking when i ordered my system ( I shoulda done a bit more research first, I learned already, and I havent even gotten the parts yet!!!). I have built two other systems but with the help of a friend who did most of the assembly. The specs are in my profile.
I was hoping some of you wouldnt mind pointing me in the right direction to basic tools I will need after assembly, fan and heat monitors and anything else that would come in handy. Also since I am stupidly using teh TEC unit, anyone have any experience with the Monsoon II? (The biggest mistake I made I beleive besides maybe the mobo choice, Ive read bad things about both, but not before I ordered).
I always hate asking ppl for help but this is much different than most things I do, I have a degree in Civil ENg. so computers and electronics arent really tooooo related. I have read some posts here and elsewhere but its just so much information to gather I kinda got overwhelmed on where to start. I started with the overclocking guide I II and III by the authors on here, toms hardware guide. Any other guides or posts you could point me too would be greatly appreciated.
As I put this together and start messing around with settings and stuff I will keep you informed as best as I can. So any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Ohh yeah almost forgot, I will mainly be using this for gaming and was looking for upgradability (hence my choice for a SLI mobo) and as a pseudo entertainment center PC, when I move I plan on hooking this up somehow to a plasma or LCD and theater sound system in living room.<----Maybe i need a new rig for that not really sure.
Anyway Thanks
Quick Edit for Comp specs ( I thought they were added from my profile, dooohhhh)
PSU: 1000W RealPower <--Came with Case
MOBO: EVGA 680i NF68 A1 Mobo
Processor: Q6600 - Vigor Gaming Monsoon II CPU cooler
Vid Card: EVGA 8800 GTX
Memory: OCZ Platinium 2GB PC2 8500(1066 MHz)
Case: CM Stacker 830 Case
Misc:Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty Champion
HD's: SE16 WD Caviar and some POS old WD Quantum Fireball II
OS: Win XP Pro SP II