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q9650 need advice pls

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m.o.z

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I'm putting together a new system and don't need bleeding edge but would like to get fairly close. I'd like to OC the cpu as close to 4ghz as possible without adding liquid cooling.
I'd also like to stay with an intel chipset on the mobo.

I'm looking at the following and welcome any suggestions:

Q9650
Asus Rampage Formula
OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition
 
m.o.z said:
I'm putting together a new system and don't need bleeding edge but would like to get fairly close. I'd like to OC the cpu as close to 4ghz as possible without adding liquid cooling.
I'd also like to stay with an intel chipset on the mobo.

I'm looking at the following and welcome any suggestions:

Q9650
Asus Rampage Formula
OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition
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Looks good. Make sure you get quality aftermarket CPU cooling. With a Xigmatek, TT or TRUE, you should hit 4Ghz on air easily with the Q9650. You picked a quality MOBO and RAM, too. Good choices :D
 
definately, nice combination...

do as jimbo suggested,pick a good cooler and you will hit 4ghz
 
Any advice on the ram, anything better out there that will OC better?
 
m.o.z said:
Any advice on the ram, anything better out there that will OC better?
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Not at that binned speed in 2x2GB chips. If you want 4GB AND you want to OC passed DDR2-1066, your choices are very limited. You should be fine with the brand & model you picked. I'd imagine you'd at least be able to OC to 1100, at the rated stock voltage and timings. Your motherboard will be able to support excellent OC's on the RAM and CPU, too. I'd suggest getting a high-quality PSU, too. That's definitely one part you don't want to skimp on.
 
jimbo6846 said:
Not at that binned speed in 2x2GB chips. If you want 4GB AND you want to OC passed DDR2-1066, your choices are very limited. You should be fine with the brand & model you picked. I'd imagine you'd at least be able to OC to 1100, at the rated stock voltage and timings. Your motherboard will be able to support excellent OC's on the RAM and CPU, too. I'd suggest getting a high-quality PSU, too. That's definitely one part you don't want to skimp on.
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lol,once again, i'd have to agree with jimbo...

just grab a good psu,and cooler, your ram is excellent, i'd go with it too...

trust me,don't go cheap on the psu... get the corsair 750tx..will do fin..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

$129.99 - $20 MIR = $109.99

excellent psu
 
running my q9650 @ 4.050 occt stable on air

can do 4.2 and play games/3dmark etc but wont pass occt, temps are fine however
 
I was thinking more along the lines of a 1200w supply.

Kingwin ABT-1220MA1S
or
THERMALTAKE W0133RU
 
m.o.z said:
I was thinking more along the lines of a 1200w supply.

Kingwin ABT-1220MA1S
or
THERMALTAKE W0133RU
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That would be overkill unless you were planning on triple SLi GTX280's or something of that magnitude.
 
m.o.z said:
Q9650
Asus Rampage Formula
OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
EVGA 896-P3-1267-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition
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I have the Q9650, Rampage Formula, G.skill 4gig @ 1066, and Visiontek 4870x2 on the way. I will be using a Corsair 1000HX for my psu.
 
I know a 1200w is complete overkill but I'd like to buy a power supply that lasts rather than having to purchase a new power supply with each new cpu/gpu upgrade. A few short years ago nobody would have imagined a 1000w supply and look where we are now.
 
m.o.z said:
I know a 1200w is complete overkill but I'd like to buy a power supply that lasts rather than having to purchase a new power supply with each new cpu/gpu upgrade. A few short years ago nobody would have imagined a 1000w supply and look where we are now.
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The problem with that is PSU's degrade over time. You may think buying some a complete overkill of a PSU is a good idea, but it won't last you forever, not by a longshot. As time goes by, the amount of power a PSU can output goes down. It's possible it could degrade to the point of damaging your PC equipment, but I'm not sure what the time frame on that type of degradation is.

Also, just imagine if video cards require 12-pin PCI-Express power cables in a couple years.

Buying a PSU that powerful isn't a bad idea, but there are reasons to consider not going overboard.
 
I'm not talking much more than 2-3 years. I realize capacitors age and power supplies lose wattage over time, however a well built supply should last for years.
Also, the difference in price isn't enough to worry about it.
 
m.o.z said:
I'm not talking much more than 2-3 years. I realize capacitors age and power supplies lose wattage over time, however a well built supply should last for years.
Also, the difference in price isn't enough to worry about it.
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It isn't the wattage output that you have to worry about (though that lowers too), it's the voltage output. The 12v, 5v and 3.3v can go down as well.

However you are right, well-built supplies will last long enough. I have to ask, if you only plan on having it for a little more than 2-3 years, why so much overkill? 1000w would be overkill.
 
CanadaOwnsJoo said:
running my q9650 @ 4.050 occt stable on air

can do 4.2 and play games/3dmark etc but wont pass occt, temps are fine however
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the heat is whats keeping you from being occt stable. Was in the same boat for a while.

anyway, back to OP, the intel northbridge is going to give you the best front side numbers. they are superior to nforce northbridges.
 
That is a nice CPU but IMO you should also consider getting a Q9550 with E0 stepping. Havn't seen any reviews on it yet but it is the latest revision and should run very cool and fast if it is anything like the new Q9400.

Also the Q9400 is very fast and powerful. If you know how to OC the Q9400 should be able to hit 4GHZ no problem. It is cold too.

Consider those CPU's to get similiar results from Q9650 for less money.
 
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