Proposed order... advice?

[davejm]

So I don't actually need memory that fast with this system then? If not, the Giel RAM is a lot cheaper. Can I still overclock? (is CPU oc'ing tied in with memory?)

RE the motherboard: people have mentioned that it might be overkill for me. It is rather expensive, and I have no plans for SLI. What benefits do I get from a more expensive mb (aside from being more future proof)?

 

[Will_3rd]

Just get the pc5300 ballistix stuff will clock the same as the PC8500 stuff

If you don't need SLI just get the DS3P board

 

[Admiral Huddy]

Just get the pc5300 ballistix stuff will clock the same as the PC8500 stuff

If you don't need SLI just get the DS3P board

I agree with this comment in that case..


Although Personally . I'd still be more comfortable with some 6400.

The only reason I suggested a better motherboard (albeit a a slight over kill) is that it gives you a little room for upgrades and expansions at a later date

Other than that the spec is fine.

 

[chris74]

Your running the danger of really getting confused when what you have been offered is a fantastic set of components if not the best for your budget.
The geil is cheap and would work fine. But crucial has its factory in East Kilbride up here in Scotland and offer a 48 hour turnaround for RMA's. So i'd go for the the crucial pc5300 as its been well documented to run at 1000mhz.
Stick with the newest revision of the ds3p you chose. It is a solid board with solid capacitors and is a demon when it comes to overclocking, if and when you choose to do so.
The psu will serve you well, but if you really wanted a little bit more for your money then for £30 you can get, when its back in stock the leadtek 8800GTS 640mb.

the asus board whilst nice is probably overkill for what you need. I suspect this is you first foray into intels C2D and for a system costing less than £700 i would say it would be next to impossible to get a better system new than what has been proposed already. Go on an order and prove us all right.

Chris

 

[Jaffa_Cake]

I can confirm the Ballistix PC5300 runs at 1000MHz because i've done it. Aparently its speedbinned PC8500, exactly the same ram but clocked lower at default.

 

[davejm]

Right, I'm settling on a spec (I think)... I just need to make sure it will fit in my Antec Sonata case. Any ideas?

 

[Jaffa_Cake]

Right, I'm settling on a spec (I think)... I just need to make sure it will fit in my Antec Sonata case. Any ideas?

£666

Looks good, im quite certain it will all fit in your case, might be a tight squeze with the Noctua but im sure it can fit

 

[chris74]

Install your motherboard into your case. Then measure from the cpu socket to the side panel against the Noctuas total height. If it doesnt fit send it back and fit the retail fan that comes with the cpu and/or replace with a smaller cooler.

Chris

 

[Will_3rd]

I agree with this comment in that case..

Although Personally . I'd still be more comfortable with some 6400.

The only reason I suggested a better motherboard (albeit a a slight over kill) is that it gives you a little room for upgrades and expansions at a later date

Indeed, the 6400 stuff it out of stock though, not sure about the motherboard looks pretty similar to the DS3P minus SLI.

 

[davejm]

Still undecided whether to go for the Crucial Ballistix 5300 RAM or the Giel 6400. I'd be quite keen to push the CPU up to around the 3ghz level, so am I better to go with the Crucial? Or will the Giel RAM cut it anyway?