E2180 build what do you think?

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andyroo

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hey guys well I showed my friend my build list and told me that if I use this motherboard that I can overclock the E2180 to 3.8ghz and I didn't believe him but he showed me the article OC the E2180 to 3.8ghz here's the mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131190R

Yes I know tis open box I have alot of Sata cables around and Its not really worth extra 80 bucks for a I/O shield.

here's thel ink of the list (Yeah I know the gigabyte mobo is still in there but if you guys recommend me the Asus ill switch it out)

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.asp?ID=7875748

If the link doesn't work tell me and I'll fix it.
 
Link doesn't work. Just post your build list here.

Also do note that with overclocking, YMMV. You may end up with a chip that only goes to 3.2. Or one that can't OC at all.
 
here it is:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119077
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128059
GFX: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814150252
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817182032
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819116052
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820227089
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822136113
DVD: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827136120
H&F: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835154001

I'm not suppose to go over 750 sicne I'm not getting 1300 dollars around Christmas only 950 and the other 200 is towards my car here's the article on the E2180 OC

http://xtreview.com/addcomment-id-3247-view-Pentium-e2180-overclocking.html
 
Umm, that OC only went to 3.7Ghz, not 3.8Ghz.. Also, the voltage used to hit 3.7Ghz, 1.67V, is well above the max recommended voltage for a C2D, 1.55V. However, since there are some voltage fluctuations from time to time, it's recommended to keep your voltage under 1.5V. Anyway unless you're planning replacing that CPU in very short time, don't try hitting 3.8Ghz with the E2180.

Anyway everything looks good except for the PSU. Ditch it. Unless its part of their Extreme Power series, don't bother with a Rosewill PSU. Go for a Corsair 450VX 450W PSU instead:
Corsair 450VX 450W PSU - $70

Remember that wattage doesn't mean as much these days. What matters most is where those watts are being delivered. For current rigs, it's all about how much amps are on the +12V rail since most PC parts draw their power from there. You determine the amperage on the +12V rails by first finding out what's the total combined wattage set aside for the +12V rails alone. So for example, the Corsair 450VX has 396W on the +12V rail. Divide that total wattage for the +12V by 12 and you get how much amps the PSU has on the +12V rail. In this case, 396W divided by 12 is 33A. So the Corsair 450VX PSU has 33A on the +12V Rail. And that's plenty of power for your current system.

For comparison, that Rosewill PSU only has 35A on the +12V Rail. That is pathetic considering that it's supposedly a "600W" PSU. Thats a good sign there about the quality of that particular PSU.

If you need to save money, drop down the 256MB version of the 8800GT here:
XFX PVT88PUDF4 Geforce 8800 GT 256MB PCI-E Video Card - $210

Or the HD 3850 here:
VisionTek Radeon HD 3850 256MB PCI-E Video Card - $160

And here's a comparison of the 8800GT 256MB with its bigger 512MB brother and the HD3850:
http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/xfx_geforce_8800_gt_256mb_xxx_review/default.asp

Do note that the 8800GT 256MB I listed is the non-OC'd model, not the OC'd model in the review.
 
ok thanks so stick with the mobo i have then? and also how much can I OC on the E2180 to last for a while is 3.2ghz fine?
 
andyroo said:
ok thanks so stick with the mobo i have then? and also how much can I OC on the E2180 to last for a while is 3.2ghz fine?
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It's up to you whether or not the CPU will last a while. Some people need high performance all the time while some just need a Pentium 4 or even a Pentium III. So its up to you if 3.2Ghz OC is enough for you and your gaming needs.

Also like I said earlier: Also do note that with overclocking, YMMV. You may end up with a chip that only goes to 3.2. Or one that can't OC at all. Or one that can hit 3.6Ghz. Etc.

Oh and yes stay with the mobo.
 
ok thanks man I'm gonna keep the 8800GT i already posted unless more money issues hit me then ill get the 256mb 800GT I also noticed they didn't have the OC version of the 8800GT on newegg hmm oh well lol

EDIT: will the 460 watt psu be enough for the 8800GT?
 
The Corsair I recommended is 450W, not 460W. But yes the Corsair 450VX 450W PSU will be enough to run the 8800GT.
 
I'd check out that list of parts, but I don't feel like clicking on a dozen links. Though, since Danny already checked it out, I'll just agree with him, lol.

OC the vidcard yourself.
 
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