E6400-Asus P5N-E-OCUK Memory

neil27 · 2 Feb 2007 at 16:34

Hi guys

Can I just ask if this setup is ok for big overclocks? or should I change the Memory? or the Mobo to.

E6400
Asus P5N-E SLi nForce 650
OcUK 1GB (2x512MB) PC2-6400
HIS ATI Radeon X1950 Pro ICEQ 3 TURBO SILENT

Thought I may get away with the cheaper memory due to the higher Multi.

thanks neil

melbourne720 · 2 Feb 2007 at 16:36

Get 2GB of memory. Won't affect the overclock but it will make the PC so much better to use, and improve games performance substantially.

neil27 · 2 Feb 2007 at 16:39

Well....I been using task manager to monitor the amount of memory iv been using and to be honest the highest it ever goes is 800mb...so is it worth getting 2 gigs at the moment?

neil

booyaka · 2 Feb 2007 at 16:42

absolutely get 2gb - i got 1gb about year ago when i build new pc - within 4 days sold that and got 2 gb!!!

neil27 · 2 Feb 2007 at 16:46

Don't want to sound stubborn! but why/how will it be better to have 2 gig if I don't even use what I have. Could someone explain please

Minstadave · 2 Feb 2007 at 17:05

neil27 said:
Don't want to sound stubborn! but why/how will it be better to have 2 gig if I don't even use what I have. Could someone explain please

a lot of the latest games use >1GB, have you not manged to use more than that?

melbourne720 · 2 Feb 2007 at 17:11

Listen to Minstadave - he knows what he is talking about!

BF2 slows down quite a bit with 1GB for starters...

neil27 · 2 Feb 2007 at 17:58

Ok then

so apart from the extra ram...the ocuk stuff will be sufficient for a big OC I presume then

Minstadave · 2 Feb 2007 at 18:05

neil27 said:
Ok then

so apart from the extra ram...the ocuk stuff will be sufficient for a big OC I presume then

Yup, PC6400 will get you a nice clock. You might want to try the E4300, thats even easier to clock because of its higher multiplier. Its cheaper too.

You might want to invest in a decent aftermarket cooler aswell.

neil27 · 3 Feb 2007 at 15:59

yeah been looking at that....but your looking at about 3.4ghz with loads of volts where the E6400 will get there easier wont it and maybe higher?

also will a good 500w psu be ok with that

Minstadave · 3 Feb 2007 at 16:05

neil27 said:
yeah been looking at that....but your looking at about 3.4ghz with loads of volts where the E6400 will get there easier wont it and maybe higher?

also will a good 500w psu be ok with that

Yup 500Ws should be fine, I payed the extra for the 6400 as I want to push that little bit faster if possible too.

neil27 · 3 Feb 2007 at 16:09

cheers all

Gonna order now with the extra ram too

neil27 · 3 Feb 2007 at 16:15

sorry lol just one more thing

For the same price should I get the DS3 instead??? I know its a proven board and everything but is the asus just as good.

neil

Minstadave · 3 Feb 2007 at 16:17

neil27 said:
sorry lol just one more thing

For the same price should I get the DS3 instead??? I know its a proven board and everything but is the asus just as good.

neil

I went for the Asus, looks to be a better clocker

neil27 · 3 Feb 2007 at 16:18

cool thanks Dave