Spec for 8GB dev server

OCrhino

OCrhino

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Hi All,

I looking to build a fast development rig, running mainly vm images and other non graphic applications. It must also be as quiet as possible.

I was looking at:
Q6600 Quad core
Tuniq tower 120 cooler
Abit IP35 pro

and 2 x Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 Dominator PC2-8500C5 TwinX (2x2GB) Supplied with Airflow Fan (TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF) = 8GB

other stuff:
36gb 10k rpm raptor as a system drive
2 x 150gb 10k raptors in raid0
Seasonic M12 Modular 700W Silent ATX2.0 Power Supply
Antec P180 case
other 9 bladed 120mm fans (tbd)
a cheap grapfx card - heatsink only.

I'm planning to install windows 2003 64 std.

My question is:

Is this memory OK for this config (yes I need 8GB)? with this amount of memory and type - how far can I overclock the 6600.

..and should I skip the tuniq and go for a w/c solution


Any thoughts

Thanks

Mike
 
The Ram might work (assuming the sticks plus cooler actually fit side by side for the 8gb) but it is way overkill for your needs and it requires 2.1v to boot, unless a bios update has changed it recently the Abit IP35 range supplies 1.8v as default so you have to go into the bios and enter it manually and you may need another stick of 1.8v Ram to boot with so you can do so. PC6400 Ram such as this G.Skill 4gb would still allow you to reach 3.6ghz without running the Ram outside specification. Now of course you are relying on having good cooling and a good chip to reach that sort of speed also but the point is that PC6400 is unlikely to hold you back much, if at all.
 
Don't overclock like crazy, if you are going to be doing developer stuff you will want stability :)

The best air cooler in the market (better than both the Noctua and the Tuniq) is the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.
 
Ezyryder said:
The best air cooler in the market (better than both the Noctua and the Tuniq) is the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.
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Have they sorted out the base problems though? I know that some required lapping to flatten the base which might be more effort than is wanted - although I know most were fine it was a noted problem, at least for a period.
 
Thanks for the replies, here is my revised kit list:

Antec P182 case
Akasa ultra quiet 500w
Abit IP35 pro motherboard
Q6600 oem processor
Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775)
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g)
2 x Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 PC2-6400C5 TwinX (2x2GB) = 8GB
1 x 36gb raptor (system drive)
2 x 150gb raptors (raid0) applications
Zalman ZM-MFC1 Plus Black Multi Fan Controller
2 x Noctua NF-S12 800RPM 120mm Silent Case Fan - 3 Pin
LiteON DH-16D2P-04C 16x DVD-ROM (Black) - OEM
Asus ATI Radeon EAH3450/HTP/256M 256MB DDR2 TV-Out/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Does this look ok?

to run:
Windows 2003 64 and applications - mainly vmware server.

I noted in another forum that you can oc this chip to 4ghz !! - however, I only really want to go to 3ghz - as I want a quick stable environment.
 
It depends on the chip whether you would reach anywhere close to 4ghz but 3ghz is a quite achievable with the minimum of fuss.

You might also want to check what voltage that Ram requires to boot and whether the motherboard will supply it or if you can boot and then sort the problem. :)
 
On the memory list its
Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 PC2-6400C5 TwinX (2x2GB)

800MHz RAM Speed, CAS 5-5-5-12 Timings, 1.8-1.9v VDIMM, Lifetime Warranty with Corsair.

Which I think was the same as the memory you had previously recommended
 
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