Need help on new MB/CPU

[Kolorean]

I currently am running an E6600 and a MB which I won't be able to slap new a new Quad CPU.

I am looking for best bang for the buck. I have a new 3870 1 Gig, a Tough Power 750, 4 gigs of 8500 ram, and a nice 24 inch.


I am not the best guy when it comes to installing, picking etc, this system is one I had a lot of help building. Any help will result in a big Hi Five for you!

 

[fullmetall]

You looking for gaming to oc for performance or more of an multitasked multicore using person

 

[Kolorean]

I am looking for Gaming, and any OCing will be very, very mild at best

 

[mi1ez]

If you're only giving a mild OC, you need something with high clocks to begin with. the q9550 or q9650 are probably your best bet, coupled to a P45 board.

 

[fullmetall]

Milez he just said he isnt buying a new Quad cpu in there. those are high dollar'd cpu's for his rig.. he needs a Q6600. or a high end Dual.

 

[Kolorean]

Was thinking these 2:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115130

 

[fullmetall]

Yea, those are 2 very effecient components. I didn't think you were wanting to go that high in price so i chose a really nice low priced quad. That board or the new ASUS P45 PQ5 pro board.

Gigabyte boards are okay on oc'ing, known to last long and have a great setup but, cost more . ASUS boards are an easy/better oc'ing brand. It doesn't really matter which one you get because there both good.

 

[fullmetall]

Now, with these 2 accessories for your setup, your going to need to look into getting a cpu cooler aswell. What kind of case are you running?

Theres a really nice cooler going around called the Xigmatek S1283. Only problem with it is the mounting tool it comes with. There is a BackPlate on newegg you can buy to replace it and also get your silver thermal compound, you probably already know all this but, just making sure.

 

[Kolorean]

I have a Zalman Orb on my current set up. Again, remember I will not be OCing much, if any at all.