What cpu+mobo+ram

barrymacp · 19 Sep 2006 at 22:59

Ok well i aint sure what to go for i will have about £500 for cpu, ram, and mobo.

Processor, would like intel conroe.
Ram prefare 2gb.
Mobo, not sure about but would like to overclock.

what would be best cpu mobo and ram for that sort of money.

Sylver123 · 20 Sep 2006 at 02:03

Have you had a look at Overclockers UK Intel LGA775 Bundles?

Intel Core 2 DUO LGA775 E6600 2.40GHz Retail / Intel 965P LT Motherboard / 2GB Corsair XMS2-6400C5 DDR2 Dual Channel Kit - Bundle (BU-004-OK)
These bundles are carefully selected from the Overclockers UK product range to offer a balance of great performance, compatibility and reliability.

Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C5 TwinX (2x1GB) (MY-092-CS)
Intel DP965LT 965 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard - Retail (MB-011-IN)
Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail (CP-128-IN)

Price: £422.97 (£496.99 Including VAT at 17.5%)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Intel_LGA775_Bundles.html

barrymacp · 20 Sep 2006 at 17:22

Is that intel motherboard good for overclocking?

Munromax · 20 Sep 2006 at 17:26

Dunno about the Intel board, but the Gigabyte DS3/4/DQ6 seem to be reasonably rated

barrymacp · 20 Sep 2006 at 17:34

cool, thanks for that

barrymacp · 20 Sep 2006 at 21:52

I was gonna go for an xfire board and mayb get 2z x1900xt not sure.