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![]() Priority's, emergency, bills, and other things have haulted my attempt to purchase upgrade parts for my pc. May be a good thing though as better parts have come out since the first time I wanted to upgrade. This month, bills and such all came on perfect timings for what would make the best christmas present to my self and I think I well deserve it as I have put everything else in front of this which is something I have been wanting to get upgraded pretty badly for a long time now. Obviously I am going to go with a Q6600 for the proc. Now I plan on upgrading the PSU as well with this. I already have a pretty good vid card (9250Gx2). So ....looking for a bit of incite on what would be best combo of parts. So, what mobo, ram, and PSU should I go for? I'm looking to get possible 4 gig of ram (2X2Gig sticks) or just 2 Gig. I'm running Win XP so 4 Gig may be over kill. But would be good for later on when other upgrades come into play. So......give me those feelings, those sexual feelings. ![]()
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![]() Congrats... I just upgraded myself... waiting for the parts to arrive... |
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Oh and so far the only game I can't play is Crysis. But I am pretty sure it is CPU related (running an A64 3500+)
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![]() Mobo first choice right now is IP35 Pro for perfect combo of price versus performance versus features. It's the first board I recommend right now for C2D/C2Q upgrades. P35 chipset gives VERY close to same performance as X38 boards but is much cheaper.
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![]() TY, After asking around and looking at reviews this board really looks like it will be the best choice.
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![]() Alright Looks I will be ordering these tomorrow!! IP35 Pro Q6600 2Gig OCZ2N800SR2GK Total= $505 US ![]()
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![]() Looking good ![]() ![]() Just moved to Intel myself a few days ago (system specs on the left) after using AMD-based systems for about 8 years or so straight. Pleasantly surprised with Intel is all I have to say atm. That, and the x12 multi on the 4600 C2D rox ![]() |
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![]() Never think your wrong I trust your opinion, but I just like to tinker and I want to see what that heat sink can do personally. I also plan on lapping both to get best performance possible. ![]()
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![]() Lapping does help. You may find that the Zalman doesn't need lapping though, it's amazingly flat on it's own and his a very clean finish. But by lapping my E6600 I was able to net a nice 3C degree drop on it's own. That made me pretty happy. I haven't even thought about lapping my new Q6600 yet. It passed the card trick for IHS flatness so I doubt I'd get much out of lapping this chip.
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![]() Ordered the parts I think my debit card cried when I hit submit.
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![]() ![]() My Mastercard & Visa cry every month or two usually...
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![]() aw you ordered aleady. was gonna say hit up clubit.com and pick up an X3220 or X3210.. incredible procs! and you can be assured you'll get a G0. where did you order from? that zalman will do you just fine, i'm using a 9700 on my Q6600 server, and in this pc here (you can read my specs) i have the zalman 9500.
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As for getting a GO stepping I matched numbers of the part I was buying before hand. If I don't get one I will be making sure I do. Oh I bought all my parts from Newegg. Second purchase ever from them. First was a 22" Samsung LCD. I'm happy with their service so far.
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![]() you'll have no problems with clearance what so ever, and yeah, you want it pointing out the back towards your rear exhaust..
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Now it's a waiting game for delivery. ![]() Purchased on a Sat 22, finished going through newegg stuff on Sun23. Finally sent out on it's way here Wed 26th.... Still in route to the drop off here in Portland....then it will come to me. Bahhhh the suspense is killing me!
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![]() holidays aside.. when i order i allow for an upgrade in shipping.. maybe not next day deliver (only if i have to like my video card purchase) but i usually try and do 2 day shipping. keep us posted! cheers
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