How much mileage? AC Freezer 7 Pro + E8400?

[doomsdaydave11]

Obviously I'm a newbie overclocker (always used stock settings, stock fans), and am about to buy a new system:

Intel C2D e8400
4GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800
BFG 8800GTS (I'm assuming the double slot cooler will do a better job of cooling the rest of the case too in comparison to the 8800GT?)
2x120MM + 1x140MM Case fans (relatively low RPM ones, sadly)
2 hard drives, 2 cd drives.
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro

I'm still deciding on a heatsink/fan for the processor, but it's looking like the AC Freezer 7 Pro is a good one, especially at $20. How much overclocking could I get, with a decent safety margin? I'm not asking for something exact, but just to put it into perspective for me. To be honest, I have no idea it I will be able to hit 4.0GHz or 3.1Ghz. I'm still looking into overclocking atm. Thanks.

 

[Evilonigiri]

I'd assume you could do 3.6GHz with ease and still manage to get cool temps. I'd guess the max you could go would be 4GHz, but I think you'll be more voltage limited than heat, so give it a go.

 

[doomsdaydave11]

how much power increase could I expect @ 3.6Ghz?

 

[righteous]

how much power increase could I expect @ 3.6Ghz?

If you mean voltage, probably no increase at all.
I didn't need any more voltage with mine.

 

[doomsdaydave11]

No, I mean total watts. Would OC'ing affect it? I will be using 2 8800GTS G92's with it (eventually), and obviously that will be tight.

 

[lunyone]

Have you considered the Xigmatek s1283 CPU HSF? It's only $37 on newegg and is probably the best for the $ right now. The Thermaltake Ultra is slightly better, but cost about $15-25 more.
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail

 

[roadrunner197069]

Artic Freezer 7s do not have a polished surface on the bottom. They are rough like sand paper. Alot of people have good results some dont. I was one that didnt. I will lap mine for my next build, because the stock cooler does better then my Artic Freezer on this build.

 

[Dunkel]

My AF7 was smooth and shinny out of the box. No complaints.

 

[Evilonigiri]

No, I mean total watts. Would OC'ing affect it? I will be using 2 8800GTS G92's with it (eventually), and obviously that will be tight.

My guess is 20W increase under full load.