Hey everyone. I've been researching components for a new general use/gaming PC for quite some time now, and I've finally begun to order some parts. I just ordered a 2900pro and 20" LG monitor, but I'm still trying to decide on some key components.
CPU: It's between an e2160 or AMD x2 4400+. I've read so much about people easily achieving 3.0+GHz OCs with the 2160, but I'm a complete noob when it comes to OCing. With both at $85 (although the MB combo would be cheaper with the 4400), which would be the better choice? Is OCing the e2160 as easy as it sounds? Is stock cooling enough at ~3.0ghz?
(also, for the e2160-Gigabyte p35 ds3l; 4400+ -not sure on the MB, what do you think?)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 600W, Antec NeoHE 550w, Corsair 450VX and 550VX. Would the 450vx be enough power for a 2900pro? Is the OCZ Stealthxstream on the same tier as the others? Would any of these be better than the others?
Memory: I was planning on just getting some cheap A-Data 2gb ddr2 800 pc6400 originally. If I were to get the e2160, can I OC with this stuff reasonably well or would you recommend something else? I would like to keep it cheap unless it would really make a significant difference to get something more expensive. Also, I see all those rebates out there for RAM, but honestly I just don't want to deal with them unless there are an overwhelming amount of testimonials of people here getting their MIR hassle-free.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
CPU: It's between an e2160 or AMD x2 4400+. I've read so much about people easily achieving 3.0+GHz OCs with the 2160, but I'm a complete noob when it comes to OCing. With both at $85 (although the MB combo would be cheaper with the 4400), which would be the better choice? Is OCing the e2160 as easy as it sounds? Is stock cooling enough at ~3.0ghz?
(also, for the e2160-Gigabyte p35 ds3l; 4400+ -not sure on the MB, what do you think?)
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 600W, Antec NeoHE 550w, Corsair 450VX and 550VX. Would the 450vx be enough power for a 2900pro? Is the OCZ Stealthxstream on the same tier as the others? Would any of these be better than the others?
Memory: I was planning on just getting some cheap A-Data 2gb ddr2 800 pc6400 originally. If I were to get the e2160, can I OC with this stuff reasonably well or would you recommend something else? I would like to keep it cheap unless it would really make a significant difference to get something more expensive. Also, I see all those rebates out there for RAM, but honestly I just don't want to deal with them unless there are an overwhelming amount of testimonials of people here getting their MIR hassle-free.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
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