I have a Q9450 on the way. I'd like to take it 3.6 if I can make it rock solid 24/7 stable with video editing. Gaming is not an issue. Stability at 3.6 or even 3.2 is the big issue here.
I was thinking about purchasing a GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DQ6 for $269 but I'm wondering if I can save over $100 with a P35 board. I don't mind spending the extra money for the X38 if it buys me something that will help with my requirements mentioned above but why waste money for features that I won't use?
Should I be able to OC a GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3P or GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R just as easily as an X38?
I'll probably purchase 1066 OCZ RAM because OCZ has been good for me in the past.
Thanks.
I was thinking about purchasing a GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DQ6 for $269 but I'm wondering if I can save over $100 with a P35 board. I don't mind spending the extra money for the X38 if it buys me something that will help with my requirements mentioned above but why waste money for features that I won't use?
Should I be able to OC a GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3P or GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R just as easily as an X38?
I'll probably purchase 1066 OCZ RAM because OCZ has been good for me in the past.
Thanks.