Can someone quickly check this list of components for me?

[quackers]

I'm planning on getting this little lot when i get back home, does it all look ok on the overclocking front? I want at least 3ghz out of that little chip

E2140
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-151-IN

Tuniq Tower
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-001-SB

OCZ 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 Dual Channel Platinum Revision
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-072-OC

Abit IP35-E (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-129-AB

What do you think? Any other recommendations?

 

[CyZMyAssBaby]

looks good for what you want to do regarding over clocking

IMO you would not need to change your spec

Sound choice

 

[quackers]

Thanks, i'm a bit worried about the older pci-e graphics card i've bought. Now i dont know the name etc until i get home.

I might get a board with onboard graphics, just to be on the safe side so i can get it up and running

 

[CyZMyAssBaby]

you should be fine with your existing pci-e express G/C no need to get an on board graphics.

If you need to update your G/C try MM, no need for integrated graphics.

The motherboard you have selected is an awesome o/c motherboard.

I know people still using 7300 series pci-e cards until they can afford to upgrade

 

[quackers]

Sounds good, i just want to get to around 3ghz. I'll be happy with that

 

[CyZMyAssBaby]

with those specs your expectations are achievable, although chips do tend to vary regarding head room capacity for an X over clock

 

[quackers]

I originally planned to go for the GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)

Would that be a better purchase or do i stay with the ocz ram?

 

[CyZMyAssBaby]

I originally planned to go for the GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)

Would that be a better purchase or do i stay with the ocz ram?

OCZ 6400 ram performance is excellent. OCZ also has very good, proven customer support http://www.ocztechnology.com/.

 

[quackers]

might as well bag that then

 

[CyZMyAssBaby]

might as well bag that then

 

[Bikerz]

I know people still using 7300 series pci-e cards until they can afford to upgrade

lol. thanks mate. The 2180 chip for only a few quid more will certainly get to 3ghz while a 2140 may not

 

[quackers]

Well i've just looked at the cheap pci-e card i picked up, i only wanted it to run windows, movies etc.

It's a ati radeon x300, reckon that will be ok?

 

[ShiWarrior]

im looking at about the same to, but i posted in the general hardwarre, and only got 1 reply

E2180 though instead of your E2140

no need for a case

OCZ RAM (same)

motherboard i was thinking the standard IP35 or the IP35 PRO over the "E" or the Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R

 

[quackers]

Im hoping for a decent overclock on a budget, i've managed to bag a 160g sata hd for a tenner as well..

 

[quackers]

Out of interest, can anyone recommend any other decent cpu coolers?

 

[Bikerz]

If you want 3Ghz then u want the best, so get a Tuniq 120

 

[CyZMyAssBaby]

An excellent cooler extremely well priced

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-017-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

 

[quackers]

i'm also thinking e2140 or e2180? I want the best overclock possible..

What sort of psu is everyone running as well? I'm wondering if my old 300w psu will be upto the job in hand?

 

[quackers]

well it's done Here's hoping for a nice 3ghz overclock on my e2180

 

[ShiWarrior]

ive heard that the E2180 is the better one becuase of the 10x multiplyier, so it clocks better
and the E2180 is now in the "clearing" so for another £10 its worth it