So im lacking a MB and cpu cooler. Id like to keep the MB under $80 and the cooler under $25. I plan on trying to overclock the CPU using its unlocked multiplier and keeping stock voltage ect (I've read I can get it to ~3.2 with only changing the multiplier).
What do you suggest for these parts? Any feedback will be appreciated.
It's a bit expensive, but performs far better. Just use the stock cooler. At stock, that cpu will still far outperform the Athon oced to its limits. You can always get a good cooler and oc later.
shipping is about $40 so total is about $524.5
You could upgrade the harddrive if you want CPU is not the best, but pretty decent for the price and motherboard is okay for the price too.
Sorry I didn't read the part about you buying case and cpu...
so take out the CPU and add a cooler and get a 780G and buy the way if you are going to game you are going to need that 8800gt.
P.S. I don't have experience of 780G overclocking ability...
I was planning on getting an atx sized motherboard. Is there any reason other than those particular models/prices that you suggest micro atx?
Also, I am confused whether it is a motherboard specific feature to be able to adjust cpu multiplier? I know the black edition CPU is special because it has an unlocked multiplier, but do I also need to make sure the motherboard allows that adjustment?
Also, people are saying 3850 on the video card, look at the 8800 gs superclocked cards, those are supposed to run with a 9600gt and maybe a 3870 according to benchmarks.
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