Opinions on this new to overclocking

xaigeta

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just want a few opinions on this overclocking i did since im new to it plus im replacing alot of these parts wednesday and i know its old stuff but im happy with it all that counts to me :)

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Processor:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8300 @ 2.50GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.5GHz (overclocked to 3.38GHz)

Cooler:
Stock Intel Cooler

Memory:
3072MB RAM (Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 5-5-5-12 530Mhz)

Hard Drive:
500 GB (WD Blue)

Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220

Operating System:
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

Motherboard:
XFX nForce® 780i SLI

Computer Case:
RAIDMAX SMILODON

PSU:
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W
 

d1rtyju1c3

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Looks pretty good. Temps and voltage look really good especially temps since you are using the stock cooler. Nice OC for your first time. You could probably push it a little more with those temps, just dont let temps go over 70c. [:bohleyk:1] Use HWmonitor to make sure the temp readings are right.
What are you thinking about upgrading to?
 

xaigeta

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well i plan on adding these wednesday when they come in which are:

EVGA 01G-P3-1450-TR GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card is going to replace the gt220 i have now

Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model 991527 is goin to be added for the 4gigs of ram i want

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM Thermal Paste is a must anyways

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Universal CPU Cooler 120mm Magnetic Fluid Dynamic LED Fan and Fan Controller/Heatsink Rev.1 with TX-3 & 1156 Brackets and the cooler


and in about 2 weeks im going to try and purchase this processor to replace my q8300 with the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Yorkfield 3.0GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80569Q9650 :)
 

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The Tuniq 120 extreme is a good cooler but you can probably get similar results With the Hyper 212+ and it is half the price. It is probably the best cooler for the price and is the most recommended on the forums, but if price isnt a problem then the Tuniq is great and it does look better.

As for the thermal past there is a lot better stuff out there than AS5 now.
Here is a review.
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150&Itemid=62


If it was me I would buy the Hyper212+ and get a GTX460.
 

xaigeta

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nice i was actually lookin for a cheaper one with the same effects as the tuniq thx for that find and the thermal paste ill change to the shin-etsu since its highly recommended and cheaper i was just buyin the AS5 for the shop for the left over extra for customer comps as for the gtx260 thx i found one from evga for a decent price and its just a few dollars more 10$ actually which i can afford...thx very much
 

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No Problem, It will be a hell of a RIG. [:bohleyk:1]
Get the GTX 460, Im sure that is what you meant but I wanted to make sure.
 

xaigeta

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hmmmmm looks like the Hyper 212 Plus wont fit into my case im gonna have to find somethin smaller any ideas anyone? my case dimensions are

20.50" x 8.00" x 17.75"

EDIT: I found in some post with the exact dimensions of my case on newegg all he did was remove a side fan thats right over the cpu so disregard this post =)