Recent content by Dissident

should I bump an old thread? Why not, since it describes the same thing, with a different motherboard. If it is the RAM, as someone suggested, I'll know soon enough as I manually set the RAM timings to what is specified by the manufacturer. This did not happen with the revision 1 motherboard...

don't get the DS3, get the P5B Deluxe and get this ram.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231065 assuming you are overclocking, that is. I've owned both boards and the P5B Deluxe will treat your E6600 better. It will overclock higher and run cooler. The DS3 has...

P5B Deluxe. this ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231065

wow....

i recommend the asus p5b deluxe over the gigabyte boards.

Scythe S-FLEX ... I use 4 of them in my watercooling rig.. among the best

Because all the processors have the ability to overclock to about the same level, roughly 4ghz. It's unlikely you'll find that many people running higher then that 24/7, they'll be limited by the chip. That's why I believe the E6400 is the sweet spot... at 450x8 you're running at 3.6 ghz...

the secret to eternal happiness is roadrage? The 8x multiplier is plenty. Many of us are just holding over for kentsfield and better motherboards to come out. If I find the situation changes, I'll make the appropriate adjustments. I expect these processors to hold their value relatively well...

same here. I ordered today a few hours ago and got a tracking number. Delivery scheduled for friday. Club IT is shipping these processors. (retail e6400)