Spec check

sniffy · 10 Aug 2008 at 17:49

I've knocked this together and would like some opinions. Is the RAM overkill? Any recommendations on a cheaper mobo perhaps? Does the PSU have enough wattage? Haven't been on the scene for a while so not really sure what to go for. Thanks

Edit:

I've heard that fan is huge. Will it fit on the IP35 pro?

Nick1881 · 10 Aug 2008 at 17:50

I would change the mobo to P45

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...P45 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard

rest looks good to me

sniffy · 10 Aug 2008 at 17:53

Thanks for your input. Why would you choose that over the IP35 pro? I've seen the pro recommended many times as she can hold her overclocks well.

Nick1881 · 10 Aug 2008 at 17:55

The P45 seems to be the new king now if your not wanting CF.

Plus Cob also recommends it over the IP35

MikeHiow · 10 Aug 2008 at 17:55

I have the IP35, and it's a very good board, the only reason I can see to go P45 would be if you intended on running crossfire.

sniffy · 10 Aug 2008 at 17:58

I don't plan on doing crossfire in the future.

I have no idea who Cob is

ZedPowered · 10 Aug 2008 at 18:01

If you want to get a little more performance, get an E8400

sniffy · 10 Aug 2008 at 18:03

I'll keep that in mind jessjess, thanks. I am trying to keep it around 500 though

Nick1881 · 10 Aug 2008 at 18:07

P45 will clock better than P35 too

Oh and Cob is a wealth of knowledge lol

MikeHiow · 10 Aug 2008 at 18:10

mr_x_plosion said:
P45 will clock better than P35 too

My IP35 took my Q6600 upto 3.7ghz stable, on air, I'm unsure how the P45 can do a better job?

Nick1881 · 10 Aug 2008 at 18:14

MikeHiow said:
My IP35 took my Q6600 upto 3.7ghz stable, on air, I'm unsure how the P45 can do a better job?

But he isnt getting a quad.

sniffy · 10 Aug 2008 at 18:15

Yeah it seems the IP35 obtains the best clocks from the reading I've done.

C64 · 11 Aug 2008 at 03:35

The p45 is a really pointless inbetweeny board it's getting as bad as nvidia graphics cards next we will have the p55 which won't run nehalem

sniffy · 11 Aug 2008 at 11:50

Hehe

Well I think I'm going with the pro. It has great feed back from users so

Edit:

I think I'm going with the PC6400 black dragon. I won't be going over 3.7GHz so it would be pointless to get the PC8500 sticks.

sniffy · 11 Aug 2008 at 18:32

Going to order tonight so any last opinions are much appreciated

lamboman · 11 Aug 2008 at 19:45

Go ahead. Nothing to change now, you got the best for your money

sniffy · 11 Aug 2008 at 19:52

Thanks for the input mate

Slashiem · 11 Aug 2008 at 19:57

Personally i would change the mobo to the p45 as they clock as good and if not better but the biggest benefit is the pci 2 slots they dont make much difference.
And it is newer tech.
Get that mobo as posted above and buy another fan for the 300.

~Slash

sniffy · 11 Aug 2008 at 20:21

OK thanks slash. I will consider that. I just can't find much info about it on the forum. I will have a better look

Any more opinions on which motherboard to get?

sniffy · 12 Aug 2008 at 02:13

OK I've mixed it around again. I found the P5Q thread and it's clearly a lovely board so I'm going with that. I've gone with a slightly higher wattage PSU too.

Any suggestions before I order? Sorry to keep asking, I just want to make sure I'm getting best bang for buck

That's £500 delivered.