INTEL CORE i3 4.00GHz OVERCLOCKED BUNDLE - £349.99 inc VAT

[Yewen]

For performance information please see the i3 Overclocking thred here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18099548

This bundle pushes the performance of our 4.00GHz i7 bundle in games, at a fraction of the price.

*** *** *OVERCLOCKED* Intel Core i3 530 Clarkdale 4.00GHz / Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H Intel H55 Motherboard / Corsair 4GB DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz DDR3 Bundle @ £349.99 inc VAT *** ***

Representing the cream of the crop of today's bleeding edge performance hardware, OcUK's 'Extreme Bundles' are selected to satisfy the needs of the most demanding enthusiast.

OcUK Overclocked Bundles feature carefully selected components tested to assure compatability & stability, guaranteeing the integrity of the overclock.

We worry about the fiddling and tweaking, you just enjoy the performance.

This bundle ships pre-built and pre-overclocked direct from our Technical Department. All you need to do is attach the CPU cooler and power it up.

- Maximum Speed
- Maximum Stability
- Maximum Compatibility
- Maximum Overclocking

This Bundle contains the following components:

1 X Intel Core i3 530 2.93GHz Clarkdale overclocked to 4.00GHz!
1 X Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H Intel H55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard
1 X Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9)
1 X Zalman CNPS10X Extreme CPU Cooler

Note - All Bundles are built and installed on demand and usually ship within 48 hours of the order being placed. During exceptionally busy periods this time can increase by 48 hours.

Note - Please note that adding in additional memory to the spare slots will require new BIOS settings and the maximum clock speed attainable may be significantly reduced.

Note - The bundle operates above manufacturer specifications, as such it requires a quality power supply to operate with guaranteed stability. OcUK recommend a quality brand PSU for use with all our bundles such as the Corsair TX & HX range.

Note - Updating the BIOS on the overclocked bundle range will void the warranty on the overclock. If you update the BIOS we will no longer be able to provide support for configuring and maintaining the CPU overclock.

Only £349.99 inc VAT.

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[Yewen]

How come this isn't bundled with the H50 ? Would OC consider doing another package with the H50 in the bundle?

EDIT Or an upgrade drop down box +25.00 For H50 Heat Sink upgrade for example?

We do not offer it due to this being a more entry level bundle, we would gladly modify it for you as we tested the bundle with far less cooling power. Just contact sales on 0871 910 9101 and they will guide you through modifying it no problem at all.

Are the integrated graphics disabled for this overclock, to improve the thermal conditions?

Great value though - makes £700 i7 bundles look a bit silly!

Enabled and benchmarked at the same time the CPU was benchmarked, stable under all conditions.

i said about the same i didnt say about the same here. you can get a retail 965 for 120quid including vat elsewhere
will easily beat and i3 530

Depends what benchmark you are talking about, single threaded performance is where these i3 chips shine, on a single threaded app I would take one of these over my 920 C0 any day of the week.

Remmember this is a day after launch bundle, made to work on a comercial scale with full support from our back end.

We have gotten to 4.7GHz so far on air using a retail chip from our stock and we have in the pipeline a more extreme bundle on a higher featured motherboard, but this will obviously not offer the same stunning value for money as this baby does!

 

[Yewen]

There we go guys, check out the bundle now and you will note a drop down list allowing you to upgrade your CPU cooler to the Corsair H50-1.

Extra £10 or so at the moment for the H50-1.

 

[Yewen]

No worries, what else are you looking to pair with the bundle?

 

[Yewen]

This is the latest I've come up with but might stick in a 5850 instead of 5770.

One more noob question. What is the advantage/disadvantage of running an i5 at 4Ghz over an i3 at 4Ghz? Surely the clock speed is all that matters to me? No?

It is purely a case of Dual Core v Quad Core with the relevant optimisations. If you are running just games then there will be next to no difference, certainly not for the money.

If you are doing serious video editing or encoding then the quad core would start to stretch its legs.

I was going to get the i5 Bundle but seeing as how I can save £150 and get the i3 bundle, I'll get the i3.

My next upgrade come payday at the end of feb. Hopefuly the prices drop by then.

End of Feb you say, a lot can happen between now and then!