A Question

[imported_trans]

I am planning to go for this RIG

Intel Dual Core E2160 Allendale 1.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache
XFX 650i
OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB)
MSI NX8600GT-T2D256E OC GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-650
Cooler Master Centurion
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
Arctic Silver 5

I plan to overclock this processor to upto 3.0ghz. Now, I wanna know will this overclock kill processor life I want it to run for atleast 4 years. And, do i have to do something before I apply the arctic silver 5.

Waiting for your comments.

Will this Computer be able to handle Halo 2, Bioshock & MOH Air Bourne at 1024*768 with all settings at high ?

 

[clarkey01]

Originally posted by: trans
I am planning to go for this RIG

Intel Dual Core E2160 Allendale 1.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache
XFX 650i
OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB)
MSI NX8600GT-T2D256E OC GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-650
Cooler Master Centurion
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
Arctic Silver 5

I plan to overclock this processor to upto 3.0ghz. Now, I wanna know will this overclock kill processor life I want it to run for atleast 4 years. And, do i have to do something before I apply the arctic silver 5.

Waiting for your comments.

Will this Computer be able to handle Halo 2, Bioshock & MOH Air Bourne at 1024*768 with all settings at high ?

Get the E6600, overclocks alot better and has more cache.

 

[clarkey01]

Aslong as you dont over do the vcore, it'l be fine. Mine cpu can reach 3.2Ghz easy but I like to "rest" it at 2.8 Ghz. Make sure your temps are fine (not over 65 at full load) and Vcore no more then 1.45 you should be ok.

 

[clarkey01]

Save up and get the 8800 GTS 640, that 8600 will fall on its face with Bioshock with all settings high.

 

[imported_trans]

I am on a low budget so cant get the e6600 and maybe i'll try to get 2900pro but will the processor go on for 3-4 yrs at 3.0ghz

 

[Lonyo]

Get an Xbox 360

 

[MarcVenice]

The processor will last quite some time. But why not go with a p35 mobo, so you can drop in a penryn qaudcore in a year or two when you got some money to spend? And Make sure you get the ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler, and not the 64 pro, which will be a hard fit

Oh and yeah, you need a better videocard. A 8800gts 320mb or a 2900pro 256mb. No need for the 640mb version when you play at 1024*768.

 

[imported_trans]

Thanks for the advice marc but can u tell me whther I have to applu the arctic silver 5 directly or is there some old grease on it which i need to run.....How is the biostar p35 I am in India so Gigabyte P35 prices are touching the roof here.....

 

[clarkey01]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
The processor will last quite some time. But why not go with a p35 mobo, so you can drop in a penryn qaudcore in a year or two when you got some money to spend? And Make sure you get the ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler, and not the 64 pro, which will be a hard fit

Oh and yeah, you need a better videocard. A 8800gts 320mb or a 2900pro 256mb. No need for the 640mb version when you play at 1024*768.

MarcVenice, will my board support penryn?

 

[MarcVenice]

I don't think the XFX 650i supports 45nm cpu's. It does support the q6600 though, but I guess that CPU will be phased out when penryn hits the market. As for the as5, no you apply it directly. You can find a guide on their website which explains EXACTLY how to do it. And if the biostar is a p35 mobo, then yes, it will support penryn...