new build check plz.

[invisik]

Hi guys this is my new build just ordered it. What do u guys think are all these parts okay or should i change something. This computer is mainly for gaming and im planning to overclock a good amount.


intel core 2 quad q6600 (possible b3 or go stepping not sure)
ASUS P5N-D
4gig of OCZ ram
Nvidia 9800gtx
Lite-On Blue-ray
500gb x1
80gb x1
Window vista Ultimate 32-bit
GIGABYTE 3D Galaxy II Liquid Cooling
22" lcd acer monitor
Logitech X-540 5.1 Speaker System

 

[cmashwin]

If "mainly" for gaming, wudnt a 45nm C2D like the e8400 be better?? Or the new 45nm quads (if affordable).. For gaming, right now, the C2D's have the upper hand! But, q6600 is still a gr8 processor!

 

[invisik]

If "mainly" for gaming, wudnt a 45nm C2D like the e8400 be better?? Or the new 45nm quads (if affordable).. For gaming, right now, the C2D's have the upper hand! But, q6600 is still a gr8 processor!

I was thinking about the e8400 but the reason i didnt get it because its only a dual core and newer games will support the quad soon so that way the quad is future proof and the new q9300 is not much better then the q6600
and it cost much more and i heard its multiplier was low so it was harder to overclock.

 

[dragonsprayer]

p5n-d is a bad mobo - many peope had issues with this mobo early - although i have not followed up on updates i suggest the striker II 780i

skip lite on and use pioneer - they run much smoother - lite drives are loud. i have not used that particular drive

galaxy 3d cooler is really sub par, if your only cooling the cpu or gpu its ok - you can find better systems or piece it yoursel. i suggest you research this more.

run raid and use 2x 250gb drives!

 

[Mondoman]

Stick with air cooling, as you won't need liquid cooling, and with liquid cooling you'd still have to supply secondary air cooling for various non-CPU system-board components.

Stick with a P35-chipset-based MB, OCing will be much easier and more stable, and the drivers will be better.

Personally, I'd get better quality RAM than OCZ, perhaps something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146692

 

[dragonsprayer]

ocz ram is ok

remember with ram - you want lowest latencys at the lowest voltage

4-4-3-12 at 2.1v is not as good as 4-4-4-12 at 1.8v

1.9v low latency means you have room to oc it!,

yes i agree with mondo stick with air cooling!

 

[invisik]

well i got the watering cooling for only 70$ so would it be worth it?
one more problem the water cooling well arrive next wk and im getting all my parts this wk and the q6600 was open box doesnt come with a fan is there a way i can use an amd stock fan just to see i the pc boots and stuff?

 

[WR2]

AMD stock fan - NO! You can get an 775 socket fan for under $10 in many places.
What water cooling kit did you get?

 

[WR2]

Hmmmmmmm maybe for a quad you'd want to go with something a little closer to $15 [:wr2:5]
Maybe something along this line - or something similar
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200024

 

[invisik]

so there no way i can just hold the amd cpu fan over the q6600 for a few minutes im guessing overheating? this is the kit i got. this one is new the 1 i bought was open no more in stock.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835128015
ill just wait then dont feel like spending more money.