New Mobo, CPU

MivkM · 10 Oct 2007 at 18:24

Been looking at upgrading my Abit fatality AN8SLI, been looking at the Gigabyte GA P35C DS3R. Will be changing from an Amd Athlon dual core cpu aswell.

Is the gigabyte a highly regarded board, will it work well with my cpu of choice Intel Core 2 Duo E6550. Gone for the E6550 as guessing a few mins of overclocking will bring it on par with the more expensive Core 2's?

If the Gigabyte isn't well thought of what would you recommend for say around the £70-100 mark.

Thanks for your time!

Cob · 10 Oct 2007 at 18:29

Hi and welcome

Yeah the Gigabytes are considered to be very good, especially in the price range of the P35C DS3R.

It should have no issues with an E6550 either.

MivkM · 10 Oct 2007 at 18:31

Blimey, that was quick!

Thanks for the welcome. Would you know what the overclock abillity is like with this mobo and cpu?

Cob · 10 Oct 2007 at 18:34

With adequate cooling and fast memory you should be looking at atleast 3.2-3.3ghz, possibly higher.

MivkM · 10 Oct 2007 at 18:38

Haven't really looked into memoery before use to just settle for the kngston tbh.

heard a few places recommend Geil, would Geil 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 PC2-6400 800Mhz Ultra Dual Channel Kit be adequate. Sorry for all the questions.

Cob · 10 Oct 2007 at 18:50

Questions are the reason the forums are here

With the Geil you will probably max out at ~3.2ghz (~460x7).

If you want more then the PC5300 Crucial Ballistix should stay with the E6550 to over 3.5ghz, providing your CPU can go that far in your set-up.

MivkM · 10 Oct 2007 at 19:43

Am currenty running a Hiper Type R 580 watt PSU doubt i would be going to close to 3.2ghz tbh due to not having the knowledge of you guys!

Thanks so much for the help

BUFF · 11 Oct 2007 at 06:04

abit's IP35 series are also well regarded & as you are already used to abit BIOS style ...