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I held off doing my E2160 build back in Dec. since the Wolfdale chips were coming.
Now, I just bought a E2180 off Buy.com for $60 ($20 coupon off $80 using Google Checkout), so I was wondering what was a good matx board to pair this chip.
Suggestions?
I'll be doing some overclocking with this.
Will this board be any cheaper any time soon like next year?
$135 + tax is a bit steep for my cheap build right now. I'm planning to overclock a E2160.
Well, I was planning not to use the stock cooler because I always thought that the temperatures are not suitable for overclocking. However, I have yet to see #s from stock cooling of this thing overclocked.
Anyone have a link/pic of various HSF used and temp readings on the E2160 or similar...
Watercooling isn't an option for me since I'll be taking this to college.
Thanks for the pics. That looks like a really really tight fit. Looks like it even overlaps one of the memory RAM slots.
Do you suggest I should get the Ultima or what else?
Hm, I'll have to take a look when my case arrives (HURRY UP TIGER DIRECT) :P.
Thanks for the pictures though I still don't have a clear view where the cut ends. In the pics, the guy covered it up with a PATA cable.
I've never used a hacksaw before.
Are there pictures or pointers of where I cut the rail? The case hasn't arrived yet, so I don't know where to cut.
So in the case that I do remove it, what kind of aftermarket coolers do you recommend?
Utlima-90...
I was thinking of purchasing a E2160 processor due to its affordable price and overclocking capabilities.
However, I thought the stock Intel E2160 won't do well for overclocking. Are there any suggested low profile HSF out there that can do the job? I don't plan to overclock it fully.