New gaming rig……

[Weng]

Hey guys,

Know you get a lot of these but I need your advice on this set-up.

The set up I was thinking is


Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 (1333MHz FSB)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-210-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793


Asus P5K Premium

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-258-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=913


OCZ 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-8500C5 1066MHz Reaper HPC Edition Dual Channel

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-088-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=


Corsair HX 620W

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=


Antec P182 Super Midi Tower Case

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-070-AN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=


I already have an 8800GT and two Raptors.

I went for the CPU, mobo and ram coz I’ve read they were the best for the price and overclocking. But I was thinking about change the mobo to the Asus P5K Pro which is on offer atm. Also I’m not sure about the PSU or Case.

I’m on a bit of a tight budget so any thoughts would be a massive help!


Cheers for the help


Weng

 

[jak731]

you could run the system on a HX520, but the 620 is better if you think you may upgrade or add a lot more parts such as WC or use Crossfire X or something similar.

pc2-6400 ram is good for getting your cpu up to 3.6 GHz before the ram needs to be OCed.

no point going for a guranteed to OC to 3.x GHz cpu, as 99% of q6600s can be Oced to 3GHz with ease. get a normal one and a tuniq tower instead.

 

[Hesky82]

Stick with the premium, better layout better board

If all you do is game I would go for a fast dual core over a quad, but if you plan to keep the pc for longer than a year it maybe best to go for the quad for future proofing.

 

[Weng]

Thanks for the replies guys

Just want to confirm what ‘’ meant by just get a normal Q6600 did you mean just get a Q6600 "Energy Efficient SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-161-IN


Thanks again guys

 

[jak731]

yeah, its the same cpu, only one come with some gurantee from OCuk saying that if it doesnt reach that speed its a faulty product of something like that.