Hi, I've never overclocked a processor before so I'm somewhat conservative about the whole thing. I don't want to mess up the CPU so that it shortens its life, I just want a highly stable overclock.
That said I'm somewhat stuck as to what to overclock. The rig I'm building will be used mostly for gaming. Since the 6600 and 8400 are pretty much the same in price and I'm getting the xigmatech 1283 hs which do you think would be the best choice after overclocking stabily?
I'm thinking the 8400 would go to 3.6 or maybe a little higher, but I hear after 3.6 you have to increase the voltage (and OC the RAM) and the temps skyrocket.
Where's a good equivilant for the 6600? Would it be worth getting the quad core for future games that will take advantage of it, or should I just stick with dual?
That said I'm somewhat stuck as to what to overclock. The rig I'm building will be used mostly for gaming. Since the 6600 and 8400 are pretty much the same in price and I'm getting the xigmatech 1283 hs which do you think would be the best choice after overclocking stabily?
I'm thinking the 8400 would go to 3.6 or maybe a little higher, but I hear after 3.6 you have to increase the voltage (and OC the RAM) and the temps skyrocket.
Where's a good equivilant for the 6600? Would it be worth getting the quad core for future games that will take advantage of it, or should I just stick with dual?