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Umbra   03-09-2009 at 02:16:13 AM

Hello, I am building a new computer. I am fairly new to building a computer, and would like to know if there are any conflicts, problems, or things i should replace with my current build.

I'm going to thank you all in advance :).

Processor-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600

Video Card- XFX GX260NADFF GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Motherboard- GIGABYTE GA-EP45C-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

Ram- G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B

Power Supply-CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

Hard Drive- Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Case-NZXT Alpha Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Open Window

Dvd-LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30

Heatsink-XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler

And I'm runinng Vista Home Premium 32bit.

Also, will I be able to overclock the processor to 3.0 without modifying voltage?

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xthekidx   03-09-2009 at 02:21:31 AM
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Oblivion fan?

------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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Umbra   03-09-2009 at 02:22:20 AM
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If you mean the elder scrolls, i have the game, but i'm not building the computer just to play it.

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xthekidx   03-09-2009 at 02:37:47 AM
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I was referring to your username lol, I recognize the reference.

As for your build, it looks pretty good. The Caviar Black version of that drive is a little faster, but more expensive so maybe not worth it for you. You should get a 64bit OS, Microsoft will send you and upgrade DVD if you pay for shipping. 64 bit allows you to see all of your ram.

Is this a gaming build? Because if it is then a dual core would give you better results since most games don't use all 4 cores of the quad processors, the higher clock speeds of the E8500 for the same price as the Q6600 would do better.

------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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Umbra   03-09-2009 at 02:40:59 AM
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Lol, yeah i realized a couple minutes after posting. Thanks for the advice, i'll consider it.

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MykC   03-09-2009 at 02:47:51 AM
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Depending on the types of games your playing will determine the benefit of dual vs quad core cpu. I play a lot of RTS games and they seem to noticably advantage over dual cores.

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theAnimal   03-09-2009 at 04:19:29 AM
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Umbra wrote :


Processor-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600

Motherboard- GIGABYTE GA-EP45C-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard



If you do go quad, get the Q8300 or Q9400 instead. They are faster clock for clock, run cooler, and should OC pretty well.

Change the mobo to the GA-EP45-UD3R. No need for the DDR3 support.

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