[Solved] E8500 on X48 Chipset , Should I upgrade in next 6 months

The RAMs are actually a Triple channel Kit @ 1600 Mhz. No interleave mode at this time. But I kept these RAMs in case I get to i7 platform supporting Triple Channel. Hell of a bandwidth improvement.

I am quite happy with GPU for now.

I personally think my CPU is getting out dated. I may get good price when selling this one now as after 2 more months it will get at even lower value.

Currently a friend of mine is willing to sale his Core i7 920 and Asus P6T (Simple) at a very attractive price. What do you think , Should I get to 1366 , whats the future of this socket.

why would you have the triple channel kit working in conjunction with a core2 series proc...that is one reason for unstable overclocks. Would u need help with the overclock on your system? Since i heard your mobo is a good overclocker along with its bundled software.

With that said - since you have a triple channel kit - migrating to an i7 is the better choice. Ati's 5850, 5870 or 5970 can be your GPU upgrade.

Phenom II x4s are great processors, If you are looking to go quad and not spend a whole lot of money. The Phenom IIs can easily keep up with an I5 system when overclocked a little. Also if you get a black edition with the unlocked multiplier overclocking is a cinch. Depending on how much you want to spend will help make your decision. You can probably sell your E8500 and motherboard for a decent amount I am willing to say you can get at least $130 to $160 if not more for it.

@NajamQ - so you want an overclock?

1. Basically, leave those alone until you know what you are doing.

2. You will not pull significantly more power when you overclock your CPU. When I OC'd my Q6600, I went from 8 amps at 2.4 GHz to 9.5 amp at 3.6 GHz.

3. If it will fit, the COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

4. Any good thermal paste will work. I use mostly Arctic Silver AS5. Suggestions for applying thermal compound:
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index. [...] mitstart=5

To learn how to overclock, this should be your first stop.
HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - Guide v1.6.1
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] uals-guide

Next stop should be a guide for your particular motherboard. Google is your friend.

Thanks Lutfij for your valuable time.

I will spend some time reading the theories and building up my knowledge base. I am keeping a notebook for quick reference when offline.

To my Luck I already have a Hyper 212 Plus under my bed, which I don't know why I bought and why I forgot its there . Well I am funny with my life.

I just checked the cooler, The problem is its H.D.T. I have ordered new thermal paste which will be here soon. I have no experience with H.D.T coolers. Last time I check one. I was getting sky rocketing temps. May be I need to see some guides first.

I will look for a northbridge cooler in local computer market if I can find any. The default copper pipe installed on my board is I think enough already.

I have a CM690 Casing (Vanilla), I bought too more 120mm Fans. Please guide me for creating a perfect overflow.

PS: Even though I found the cooler under my bed . I will only attempt to install it when new thermal solution arrives. Will start overclocking when enough margin is available in temps. My Target is to keep my CPU below 60 ( At 80 to 90% Load , Prime 95 and OCCT are synthetic , All processors have different properties while executing same bits. So benchmarking is more like guessing game IMHO ) while maintaining Maximum clock.

the link jsc gave you regarding thermal paste application...you'll see it takes you to the exact H.D.T page of the application methods, so no sweat!

But if your still a little lost then you'll notice 2 notches cut into the HDT aluminium base - spread the thermal paste within these 2 lines (but dont apply too much - again follow the guided link) and that should be enough to spread the thermal paste around the CPU.

For almost all boards, you need to do a small mod to accommodate the cooling in mobos that have what seems to be propriatory NB cooling - but thats upto you - you could just have a small fan blowing towards the NB copper tree like heatsink.

Regarding the case airflow -heres what you do:

have 1 exhaust behind the mobo tray
have 2 exhaust on the top
have the rear fan set to exhaust (by default it is)
if your going to use fans in the bottom - set them to intake
and the 2 on the left sidepanel - set them to intake

Read this too - case airflow guide
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] de-finally

taking some time to do cable management can help shave a few degrees - if you have a clear window case then its an added bonus for the neat innards

and thank you for the vote!!!

let me know of how your overclock comes along?