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EvilAjax
06-14-07, 06:25 PM
Here is my old setup:
(From Xfire Upload Rig)
Manufacturer:System manufacturer
Processor:Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.06GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory:2048MB RAM
Hard Drive:236 GB Total
Video Card:NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS 512MB
Monitor:Plug and Play Monitor
Sound Card:USB Audio Device
Speakers/Headphones:Plantronics Audio 510 Headset
Keyboard:P.O.S ITSG Brand keyboard
Mouse:Razer Deathadder
Mouse Surface:Infrared Laser
Operating System:Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)


Here is my new setup:
Manufacturer:System manufacturer
Processor:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 4300 @ 1.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory:2048MB DDR2 RAM
Hard Drive:236 GB Total
Video Card:NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3
Monitor:INSIGNIA 19" Plug and Play Monitor
Sound Card:8-Channel Digital Surround Sound
Speakers/Headphones:Plantronics Audio 510 Headset
Keyboard:ISTG Standard Keyboard
Mouse:Razer Deathadder
Mouse Surface:Infrared Laser
Operating System:Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)


Yep. Just bought an Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB DDR3 (came with Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter)
A Core 2 Duo E4300* 1.8 GHz 2MB L2 Cache Processor
An Asus P5LD2 Intel LGA 775 PCB R 2.0 PCI express Motherboard that supporst 4GB of DDR2 RAM
2GB of DDR2 RAM (my old set up had DDR1)
and an Antec Neo HE 550 Watt High Efficiency Power Supply

Getting over 100 FPS in Counter strike. But I should be getting well over 200 with this video card. I think my core 2 duo is bottlenecking my GPU. I might want to overclock my CPU so it can suit it's needs. What's the furthest I can OC my processor with the motherboard I have now.. without worrying about damaging anything, of course.

And tell me what you think about my new setup! :D
loop2kil
06-14-07, 11:25 PM
should be able to hit 3 ghz easy without much if any voltage increase. Nonetheless i would still get a better after market colling solution than the stock HSF before overclocking anything.
Rivas
06-15-07, 12:46 AM
:thumb:
EvilAjax
06-15-07, 02:20 AM
Any recommendations? I don't want to spend too much. Link me to a good one that does the job and is trustworthy. Thanks :)
YARDofSTUF
06-15-07, 03:56 AM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185027
Roody
06-15-07, 09:30 AM
Very nice. I love my 8800GTX. :nod:
Rivas
06-15-07, 12:14 PM
Very nice. I love my 8800GTX. :nod:

It;s nice card :nod:
Brent
06-15-07, 04:17 PM
Overclock that CPU and you will see great things
EvilAjax
06-15-07, 05:05 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185027
Thanks YoS!
So with that, I can OC to 3GHz without worrying about overheating or damaging my CPU or motherboard?

Also, I will need some expertise from you guys on OC'ing my CPU once I get that fan. :)

And Brent, I can't wait! :D
YARDofSTUF
06-15-07, 05:15 PM
Well check the dimensions and make sure it even fits in your case haha :p

I have had great results with the Scythe coolers like that, it should have no issues keeping your core 2 in a good temp area.
EvilAjax
06-15-07, 05:26 PM
I think my case is big enough. Heck, I didn't think the 8800 GTS was going to fit, but it does.
My friend just linked me to this cooloer. Around the same price range, but I heard it's better. But read the cons.. it emphasizes on the fact that it's too huge and for one guy it even bent his motherboard LMAO
YARDofSTUF
06-15-07, 05:37 PM
I think my case is big enough. Heck, I didn't think the 8800 GTS was going to fit, but it does.
My friend just linked me to this cooloer. Around the same price range, but I heard it's better. But read the cons.. it emphasizes on the fact that it's too huge and for one guy it even bent his motherboard LMAO

Sounds like poor installation. These big heatpiep coolers are great, any brand, but if you dont replace the backplate like it says(if your socket is one that the intructions say needs the provided backplate) then you can cause some good damage.
Joel
06-15-07, 11:16 PM
I just installed a Zalman 9700 on a friends Core 2 System I had built him several months ago. He has an E6400. At 3.4Ghz with a slight voltage increase he runs like 45 idle, low 50 full load (dual folding instances for several hours). Quiet too.