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My First Build for Overclocking
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Swap out the Tuniq Tower for a Xigmatek HDT-S1283.
1. It costs less than the Tuniq.
2. It outperforms the Tuniq and costs only $36.99 shipped @ Newegg.
3. It weighs a lot less than the Tuniq and takes up less real estate.
4. It performs almost the same as the TRUE for less money.
Reviews can be found on Benchmarkreviews.com, SPCR, Frosytech, etc.
Everything else looks good.
1. It costs less than the Tuniq.
2. It outperforms the Tuniq and costs only $36.99 shipped @ Newegg.
3. It weighs a lot less than the Tuniq and takes up less real estate.
4. It performs almost the same as the TRUE for less money.
Reviews can be found on Benchmarkreviews.com, SPCR, Frosytech, etc.
Everything else looks good.
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Get the Xigmatek jayp recommended or the ZEROtherm Nirvana.
The Q6700 has the same OC potential as the Q6600, so no, its not worth it unless you're not OC'ing. And OC'ing the Q6600 an extra 266Mhz is super easy, so there's really no reason to get the Q6700 unless you really just want to.
You don't need DDR2-1000 for a Q6600, and even less so with a Q6700.
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Formulas for Intel platform @ 1:1 settings: (base FSB speed is SDR, or single data rate)
c x [Base FSB speed] = CPU speed (c = CPU Multiplier)
2 x [Base FSB speed] = RAM speed (DDR: double data rate)
4 x [Base FSB speed] = FSB speed (QDR: quad data rate; Effective FSB speed)
On Intel platforms, running the RAM higher than a 1:1 ratio with the CPU is, for the most part, useless, so don't bother trying to do so. If the BIOS does it for you, just let it. All you need is a 1:1 config, though. Here's some possible clock speeds (as always with OC'ing, your results will vary):
Q6600: 9 × 266 = 2.4Ghz, DDR2-533 << STOCK speeds
Q6600: 9 × 333 = 3.0Ghz, DDR2-667 << Nice OC
Q6600: 9 × 378 = 3.4Ghz, DDR2-756 << Good OC, near max for B3 stepping
Q6600: 9 × 400 = 3.6Ghz, DDR2-800 << Great OC, near max for G0 stepping
Q6700: 10 × 266 = 2.6Ghz, DDR2-533 << STOCK speeds
Q6700: 10 × 333 = 3.3Ghz, DDR2-667 << Good OC
Q6700: 10 × 366 = 3.6Ghz, DDR2-733 << Great OC, near max
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With that said, you'll have a better chance of reaching 3.6Ghz with the Q6700 since it has a higher multiplier. But ask yourself if thats really worth the extra cash. Personally, I just left my Q6600 at 3.4Ghz instead of pushing for the extra 200Mhz, since it would've required much more tweaking, which I didn't have time for. BTW, Microcenter had the Q6600 for $200, and Frys.com had it for $180; but I'm not sure if either of those prices are still going on.
Ditch the Raptor for the WD6400AAKS instead. Its faster than my raptor: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1032282618#post1032282618
I doubt you need more fans. If you do want more, get the low or med speed Yate Loons from jab-tech.com for cheap.
850W is a bit overkill. If you still want overkill and cheap, get the Corsair 750W from buy.com (Tt Toughpower 750W if you want modular). Though, all you really need is the Corsair 620W.
The Q6700 has the same OC potential as the Q6600, so no, its not worth it unless you're not OC'ing. And OC'ing the Q6600 an extra 266Mhz is super easy, so there's really no reason to get the Q6700 unless you really just want to.
You don't need DDR2-1000 for a Q6600, and even less so with a Q6700.
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Formulas for Intel platform @ 1:1 settings: (base FSB speed is SDR, or single data rate)
c x [Base FSB speed] = CPU speed (c = CPU Multiplier)
2 x [Base FSB speed] = RAM speed (DDR: double data rate)
4 x [Base FSB speed] = FSB speed (QDR: quad data rate; Effective FSB speed)
On Intel platforms, running the RAM higher than a 1:1 ratio with the CPU is, for the most part, useless, so don't bother trying to do so. If the BIOS does it for you, just let it. All you need is a 1:1 config, though. Here's some possible clock speeds (as always with OC'ing, your results will vary):
Q6600: 9 × 266 = 2.4Ghz, DDR2-533 << STOCK speeds
Q6600: 9 × 333 = 3.0Ghz, DDR2-667 << Nice OC
Q6600: 9 × 378 = 3.4Ghz, DDR2-756 << Good OC, near max for B3 stepping
Q6600: 9 × 400 = 3.6Ghz, DDR2-800 << Great OC, near max for G0 stepping
Q6700: 10 × 266 = 2.6Ghz, DDR2-533 << STOCK speeds
Q6700: 10 × 333 = 3.3Ghz, DDR2-667 << Good OC
Q6700: 10 × 366 = 3.6Ghz, DDR2-733 << Great OC, near max
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With that said, you'll have a better chance of reaching 3.6Ghz with the Q6700 since it has a higher multiplier. But ask yourself if thats really worth the extra cash. Personally, I just left my Q6600 at 3.4Ghz instead of pushing for the extra 200Mhz, since it would've required much more tweaking, which I didn't have time for. BTW, Microcenter had the Q6600 for $200, and Frys.com had it for $180; but I'm not sure if either of those prices are still going on.
Ditch the Raptor for the WD6400AAKS instead. Its faster than my raptor: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1032282618#post1032282618
I doubt you need more fans. If you do want more, get the low or med speed Yate Loons from jab-tech.com for cheap.
850W is a bit overkill. If you still want overkill and cheap, get the Corsair 750W from buy.com (Tt Toughpower 750W if you want modular). Though, all you really need is the Corsair 620W.
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well, if you buy that X38 based DFI board, rest assured it will overclock better than the best, but it will require alot of time on the forums looking around and figuring out various settings.
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Dangers? Just leave that film on, lol, simple as that. Tom's is making a big deal out of nothing.
Anyhow, also check out the Noctua NH-U12P.
Anyhow, also check out the Noctua NH-U12P.
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The Noctua is MUCH quieter and performs the same, if not better. The Tuniq is old and heavy.