New System Specs

[unreal-]

My first post, so please be gentle

Just got some new parts for my aging 1800+xp system. Upgrading it to the 21st century.

A8N-SLI Premium
A64 3500+ Venice
Kingston Value Ram (Dual-Channel 1gb)

I got a XFX 6600gt PCI-E coming in the mail (ordered it today)

-Jon

 

[(cf)Eclipse]

nice, you'll love it

just out of curiosity, will you overclock?

 

[unreal-]

Hell Yea!

nothing too serious, i'll oc it as much as possible on stock cooling. Then maybe a xp-120 down the line.

 

[(cf)Eclipse]

don't forget to write down the OPN, then post is this thread once you've found the top end of the cpu!
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=888001

also, these cores typically don't run too hot, i wouldn't be surprised if you decide stock cooling is enough for most things

 

[unreal-]

Thanks for the link.

I'll be sure to clock it as much as possible.

 

[DejaWiz]

nothing too serious, i'll oc it as much as possible on stock cooling. Then maybe a xp-120 down the line.

Eclipse is right, the A64's run very cool. Stock cooling might do you just fine, however, if you do want more in term of a hsf, the XP-90 performs just about as well as an XP-120 on these cpus (and with less weight and size, cheaper too). My 3000+ Venice at 2.4GHz idles at 22-23C with the stock cooler. Load temps are only around 26-31C depending on what I'm doing. Just some food for thought for ya.