Q6600 based upgrade - check my parts?

[aakks]

My MB crapped out and instead of replacing it I've decided its time for a big upgrade. Please check my parts and let me know if I've made any bad choices or mistakes. I will be reusing my existing drives and case/powersupply (antec 430w).

CPU: Intel core 2 quead Q6600
MB: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L
RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Graphics: EVGA 512-P3-N841-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI
Cooling: Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler - Retail

Look ok?

Also, what is the overclocking potential of this setup?

 

[umich2010]

I just got a system that is really similar. I've heard that the q6600 on a ds3l can get up to around 3.6, which is around the upper limit of the cpu anyway making the two a very nice combo. Nice GPU choice, I went with the XFX because it came with call of duty!

 

[shadowduck]

Nice system.

I am running a Q6600 at 3.6 on air.

 

[cisco]

System looks good, but you'll be lucky to get the PSU to power that system.

 

[roadrunner197069]

Power supply is to weak, especially fo ocing. Use it a risk burning your whole system out. Component warranties dont cover blown psu problems.

 

[aakks]

What would you suggest for a power supply? I will also be running 3 hds (500g sg baracuda 7200.10,and two 300g sg baracuda 7200.8) and a dvd burner (liteon - would have to take it out to see the model). Will also occasionally run an external usb drive for backups.

 

[aakks]

Would the corsair 750w psu be a good choice?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

 

[dos1986]

430W EarthWatts power supply is fine, some of you lot just love spedning money!

Its a fairly solid Seasonic design, 30A on the +12V

Its more than fine..

 

[papabear]

change the PSU and save a lot of headache
Other than that the system is fine

 

[dos1986]

Headache jesus..

That psu will run the machine fine..

Go spend money if you want, but 750watt Corsair come on talk about overkill..

 

[papabear]

750 is overkill and basically useless on that sistem
but a nice 600w PSU would be nice to have. I'm not saying the system won't work on that 430W PSU for MSN/Yahoo/AOL and some youtube-ing, but if you want to throw some hard work on that system powered by a 430W , all I can say is "good luck mate"

 

[aakks]

Processor will often be at max load for extended time periods (36+ hours) running numerical simulations (floating point ops).