I think this is the right sub-forum to post this in!
I'm having problems with my current mobo so i'm looking at replacing it and the thought swirled through my head (I hate it when that happens... it's the same as $$ flashing in my eyes
) that I could upgrade my mobo and processor using one of the OCuk bundles and upgrade the RAM at same time. Now I have a few questions that I need clarifying... 
My system is powered by a brand new ModXStream 500w psu and i'm using a Radeon X1900XL 512mb graphics card... which is probably 4-5 years old but hasn't really been used heavily and was £100 back then. The rest of the system is ****.
Firstly, (this may be a stupid question, but to me if you don't know the answer then it's never stupid) are the OCuk bundles worth the money? Or is it worth spending the same money and looking at seperate parts to compile a better bundle as such?
I found the Dual core bundles to be quite attractive, and I won't buy a non-OC'd one so i'm looking at the £250-275 i3 bundles: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-035-OB&groupid=43&catid=339&subcat=1803
OR
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-039-OB&groupid=43&catid=339&subcat=1803
With regards to the overclocking, is it completely stable?? I've heard of Overclocks resetting themselves occasionally and wondering if that would happen on that bundle.
The 4.4ghz bundle also has USB 3... is there any compatiblity issues with this or is just a quicker USB port? I'm not sure on the USB types but I know currently i'm using USB 2.
Also with the 4.4ghz bundle, would the CPU fan that comes with it be adequate for such a high OC? My case is an old server case and has 3 fans (currently disabled) that will add it to, altho if I do end up buying the bundle, I may well upgrade to a nice looking case.
The 4.2ghz bundle has a Gigabyte mobo instead and I was wondering which one out of the 2 would actually be better... and again, would the non-upgraded CPU fan be sufficient? If either of the non upgraded air cooling is not sufficient, then I can't say i'm keen on water cooling as something about the liquid near electrical equipment spells disaster to me... although I never hear of a disaster with them I suppose
If I did purchase one of the bundles, would it be compatible with my GPU? I don't really want to upgrade the GPU tbh. =P
Sorry for the blinking essay but I'm careful with my money...
Thanks in advance.
I'm having problems with my current mobo so i'm looking at replacing it and the thought swirled through my head (I hate it when that happens... it's the same as $$ flashing in my eyes


My system is powered by a brand new ModXStream 500w psu and i'm using a Radeon X1900XL 512mb graphics card... which is probably 4-5 years old but hasn't really been used heavily and was £100 back then. The rest of the system is ****.
Firstly, (this may be a stupid question, but to me if you don't know the answer then it's never stupid) are the OCuk bundles worth the money? Or is it worth spending the same money and looking at seperate parts to compile a better bundle as such?
I found the Dual core bundles to be quite attractive, and I won't buy a non-OC'd one so i'm looking at the £250-275 i3 bundles: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-035-OB&groupid=43&catid=339&subcat=1803
OR
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-039-OB&groupid=43&catid=339&subcat=1803
With regards to the overclocking, is it completely stable?? I've heard of Overclocks resetting themselves occasionally and wondering if that would happen on that bundle.
The 4.4ghz bundle also has USB 3... is there any compatiblity issues with this or is just a quicker USB port? I'm not sure on the USB types but I know currently i'm using USB 2.
Also with the 4.4ghz bundle, would the CPU fan that comes with it be adequate for such a high OC? My case is an old server case and has 3 fans (currently disabled) that will add it to, altho if I do end up buying the bundle, I may well upgrade to a nice looking case.
The 4.2ghz bundle has a Gigabyte mobo instead and I was wondering which one out of the 2 would actually be better... and again, would the non-upgraded CPU fan be sufficient? If either of the non upgraded air cooling is not sufficient, then I can't say i'm keen on water cooling as something about the liquid near electrical equipment spells disaster to me... although I never hear of a disaster with them I suppose

If I did purchase one of the bundles, would it be compatible with my GPU? I don't really want to upgrade the GPU tbh. =P
Sorry for the blinking essay but I'm careful with my money...

Thanks in advance.
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