I've had this issue pop up a few times, and it's always turned out to be related to faulty RAM. Try messing with different memory configs (switch sticks around, take one out, etc.) and see if it helps. I know it seems strange, but new RAM completely solved this issue for me.
You likely have to bump up the vdimm and northbridge voltage to get all 4 sticks stable, or possibly even to have the system POST. I'd recommend raising both about 0.1-0.2v.
I think I got lucky on my 1.25 VID Q6600. I run 24/7 stable at 3.6 ghz currently with the vcore at 1.4, and I can get 3.825 ghz 3dmark stable at 1.45v, and I can get into windows and idle with no crashes at 3.915 ghz with 1.5v. Temps at 1.45v and above start to hit the high 60's at load, so I...
Hmm... based on that article looks like I'll be picking up either dual 4870's or the X2. Unless nvidia can offer a single card solution that blows both out of the water...
Around 1.5V is a pretty high, but healthy setting for the NB on most boards. The max I'd run DDR2 with no special cooling at is 2.2V. And I'm not sure on the FSB voltage, but overvolting it .1 volts shouldn't cause any damage.
I don't have personal experience with the case, but considering it's close to the most popular case on the market, something like the 8800GTX not fitting probably would have caused a stir by now. I'm 99% sure it will fit just fine.
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