bipolar-folder
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- Apr 3, 2008
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Since the prevailing wisdom seems to be that, at the moment given work unit types and point allocation, the Q6600 is the most efficient processor. I'm curious, how cheap can you get away with building a dedicated folder around this chip.
In terms of a motherboard I'm looking at the Asus P5k SE for $93. Are there other chipsets worth considering, or is the P35 best for this project? And can I get by with something cheaper?
I also am wondering about my PSU. Since I'll be overclocking and running the system 24/7 my gut is to get something decent and in the 500W range. I'm looking at the OCZ StealthXstream 500W for $60
I'm not to worried about RAM, I'll be overclocking somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 x 9 so DDR2 800 should do fine to achieve 1:1. And I'll be running a diskless linux distro from notfred, so 2 x 512 MB of Corsair Value Select DDR2 800 for $25 seems about right.
Lastly my heatsink and fans. I've built my last few system with the Tuniq Tower and have been really happy with the temps. I've been in the habit of modding these by removing the stock fan, and replacing it with 3 x Scythe Slipstream CFM 110 fans (two cable-tied to the exterior). I'm looking for an alternative air cooling solution that will let me rev the core voltage up to around 1.42V but to keep the folding temps to around 60C. My hesitation with this modified Tuniq setup is that it costs almost $70,
I run the system naked, so no need for a case.
The total for these items at Newegg is $490. How can I do better? Tear this up. Please.
In terms of a motherboard I'm looking at the Asus P5k SE for $93. Are there other chipsets worth considering, or is the P35 best for this project? And can I get by with something cheaper?
I also am wondering about my PSU. Since I'll be overclocking and running the system 24/7 my gut is to get something decent and in the 500W range. I'm looking at the OCZ StealthXstream 500W for $60
I'm not to worried about RAM, I'll be overclocking somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 x 9 so DDR2 800 should do fine to achieve 1:1. And I'll be running a diskless linux distro from notfred, so 2 x 512 MB of Corsair Value Select DDR2 800 for $25 seems about right.
Lastly my heatsink and fans. I've built my last few system with the Tuniq Tower and have been really happy with the temps. I've been in the habit of modding these by removing the stock fan, and replacing it with 3 x Scythe Slipstream CFM 110 fans (two cable-tied to the exterior). I'm looking for an alternative air cooling solution that will let me rev the core voltage up to around 1.42V but to keep the folding temps to around 60C. My hesitation with this modified Tuniq setup is that it costs almost $70,
I run the system naked, so no need for a case.
The total for these items at Newegg is $490. How can I do better? Tear this up. Please.