Budget of $250 for CPU/mobo/RAM?

[Noya]

I was thinking:
$120 - e7200
$40 (w/ rebate)- 2 x 1gb DDR2 1066
$90 - motherboard?

Is it possbile to get a decent overclocking board for $90?


Also, is the stock e7200 HSF good enough for 3.16ghz?

 

[Aberforth]

no, you need a good board for OC.

 

[soccerballtux]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
no, you need a good board for OC.

Don't listen to this guy.
Plenty of Sub $100 boards to OC that 7200 of yours.

Cut the DDR1066 Ram (No need) and get DDR800, and more of it (can get 4GB I think). You should get an aftermarket cooler, they are way way better than the stock coolers. Will take you to 4Ghz or 4.2Ghz. Get a Tuniq Tower and 120mm fan.

 

[Drsignguy]

What is the motherboard? Not all are good overclockers......

 

[Ike0069]

There are several sub $100 P35 boards that will OC nicely.
Here is one:

An E7200 will go to 3.8GHz (9.5x400) on DDR800 RAM. The only problem is that you will definitely need an aftermarket HSF to get any real OC at all, and good one to push 3.8.

You might look at dropping down to an E2180 if your budget cannot stretch for the 7200 + HSF.

 

[Aberforth]

here: http://forum.ncix.com/forums/i...uct_id=29705&subpage=1

This is what happens listening to wise guys above.

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
here: http://forum.ncix.com/forums/i...uct_id=29705&subpage=1

This is what happens listening to wise guys above.

I'm not sure what your point is.

I guess since one guy had a problem with his sub $100 MB and overclocking, then that must mean that no $100 MB on the planet can OC at all? Makes sense to me. :roll:

 

[Aberforth]

Originally posted by: Ike0069

Originally posted by: Aberforth
here: http://forum.ncix.com/forums/i...uct_id=29705&subpage=1

This is what happens listening to wise guys above.

I'm not sure what your point is.

I guess since one guy had a problem with his sub $100 MB and overclocking, then that must mean that no $100 MB on the planet can OC at all? Makes sense to me. :roll:

Every board can OC. The board you mentioned (or cheap boards) will crap out eventually but I am not stopping him, he is free to buy whatever he likes.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Originally posted by: Noya
I was thinking:
$120 - e7200
$40 (w/ rebate)- 2 x 1gb DDR2 1066
$90 - motherboard?

Is it possbile to get a decent overclocking board for $90?


Also, is the stock e7200 HSF good enough for 3.16ghz?

Asus P5K-E

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: Aberforth

Originally posted by: Ike0069

Originally posted by: Aberforth
here: http://forum.ncix.com/forums/i...uct_id=29705&subpage=1

This is what happens listening to wise guys above.

I'm not sure what your point is.

I guess since one guy had a problem with his sub $100 MB and overclocking, then that must mean that no $100 MB on the planet can OC at all? Makes sense to me. :roll:

Every board can OC. The board you mentioned (or cheap boards) will crap out eventually but I am not stopping him, he is free to buy whatever he likes.

I'm still using an Asrock Dual SATA board that cost me $70.99 shipped new from Newegg to run my Opty 146 at 2.7GHz (from 2.0 stock) perfectly stable for 2.5 years + now. That may not be the absolute best OC, but its still very good, and that was the ultimate budget board at the time. Budget boards can be excellent for OC'ing if you do the research first.

 

[Jyve]

I got a gigabyte p35-s3g (p35 express) for straight up $90 at frys...can probably get it cheaper online. This is a fine board for overclocking and am running my 7200 @ 3.8 stable. You don't NEED to spend a fortune on a "good" board. You can certainly get a solid o/c mobo in the $90 range.

 

[harpoon84]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
Every board can OC. The board you mentioned (or cheap boards) will crap out eventually but I am not stopping him, he is free to buy whatever he likes.

Every n00b can chime in with their worthless 2c and make BS up too...

 

[stuff311]

Originally posted by: Noya

Also, is the stock e7200 HSF good enough for 3.16ghz?

It'll do just fine.

 

[Jyve]

Originally posted by: stuff311

Originally posted by: Noya

Also, is the stock e7200 HSF good enough for 3.16ghz?

It'll do just fine.

Oh yeah, shouldn't have to do any voltage changes either. Ran my 7200 on the stock cooler @ 3.16 for a while and no issues.

 

[nerp]

I paid $59 for my IP35-E. Doubt it's going to die anytime soon.

 

[Aberforth]

Originally posted by: harpoon84

Originally posted by: Aberforth
Every board can OC. The board you mentioned (or cheap boards) will crap out eventually but I am not stopping him, he is free to buy whatever he likes.

Every n00b can chime in with their worthless 2c and make BS up too...

Yes may be...but you just proved your comment is even cheaper than that.

Isn't it amazing when it comes to suggestions, you get loads of deluded elitist coming up with so many recommendations each believing theirs is the best. Now how about buying him a board with your money?

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
here: http://forum.ncix.com/forums/i...uct_id=29705&subpage=1

This is what happens listening to wise guys above.

thats bs. just bc one noob doesn't know how to OC doesn't mean the Gigabyte P35 -DS3 series motherboards aren't great overclockers. its only "cheap" because they didn't include many features that most people dont need like multiple PCi-x16 slots, 12USb ports, ESATA, RAID, etc.
i can confirm that my P35-DS3 overclocks great and i am only limited by heat when i brought my Q6600 to 3.6ghz. (hot room) runs 24 hours OCCT & P95 stable @ 3.580 1.375vCore

 

[solog]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
no, you need a good board for OC.

I'm somewhat surprised that someone that has been here as long as you have could post such silly things.

 

[Noya]

I'm still using an Asrock Dual SATA board that cost me $70.99 shipped new from Newegg to run my Opty 146 at 2.7GHz (from 2.0 stock) perfectly stable for 2.5 years + now. That may not be the absolute best OC, but its still very good, and that was the ultimate budget board at the time. Budget boards can be excellent for OC'ing if you do the research first.

See, that's where I messed up before. I bought a Biostar TForce s939 (w/integrated Nvidia 6100, but I used a 7600gt- to be replaced by a 4850) and an Opteron 165 (1.8ghz). I ended up with one of the better 165's that would supposedly clock to 2.8ghz+, but the Biostar limits me to 2.25ghz. Oh well, it was my first build and it's still running fine...and of course it's much faster than the Prescott I had before it.

Asus P5K-E

Has anyone here purchased an "open box" motherboard? (that looks like a nice feature packed board)

An E7200 will go to 3.8GHz (9.5x400) on DDR800 RAM. The only problem is that you will definitely need an aftermarket HSF to get any real OC at all, and good one to push 3.8.

Cool, DDR800 is a little cheaper.

Yeah, I'll probably have to up my budget to get a decent cooler.
This makes me sick. I remember when this cooler was like $15. Now it's creeping into the range of 120mm tower coolers because everyone and there mom buys it.

How is the s1283? Did you also buy the retention bracket?

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Markfw]

I have bought many open box. Sometimes they look new, other times then are slightly damaged, and don't come with accessories. But they have always worked for me.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Asus P5K-E

Has anyone here purchased an "open box" motherboard? (that looks like a nice feature packed board)

parts that I bought open box:

q9300
3870
Asus P5k3 Del

and they all work great!!!

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: Noya
How is the s1283? Did you also buy the retention bracket?

Thanks for the replies!

The S1283 is excellent. I'm only running at 3.5 right now, but my temps maxxed out at 49C during P95 testing, so I have plenty of room to add vCore and take the speed closer to 4.0.

I did buy the retention bracket simply because I read way too many people complaining about the push pins, plus anything over 450 grams or so should probably have a bracket simply to save the MB from the stress. Since I bought everything together, the shipping on the bracket only added ~$2 to my total, so that helped. And with the $10 rebate, that basically made the bracket free.

The 1283 is very tall though. If you have a small case, or a case with a fan on the door, you need to measure before you buy. I have an 80mm fan on my door, but I am lucky in that it is lower than a lot of cases. If my fan was set ~1/8" higher, the case door would be able to close due to the S1283. My case is exactly 8" wide and the top of the S1283 is about 1/2 - 3/4" from the door.

If it will not fit, you don't need that much cooling, or just want to spend a little less, look at the HDT-S963. It $25 (+$8 shipping) at newegg, but comes with a $10 rebate and is light enough @ 410g that a bracket is not necessary simply because of the weight. It still performs very well, and is about the best 90mm cooler available.

 

[Jyve]

Originally posted by: Ike0069

Originally posted by: Noya
How is the s1283? Did you also buy the retention bracket?

Thanks for the replies!

If it will not fit, you don't need that much cooling, or just want to spend a little less, look at the HDT-S963. It $25 (+$8 shipping) at newegg, but comes with a $10 rebate and is light enough @ 410g that a bracket is not necessary simply because of the weight. It still performs very well, and is about the best 90mm cooler available.

Have to agree here. Wasn't sure if the s1283 would fit in my p150 so went with the s963. Bought the wrong retention bracket, so put it on with the pushpins (yuck) anyway. Suprisingly works well and is solid. Idle temps are 29/37 core1/2 and don't remember it getting any higher than the upper 50's under load. Great cooler, I was too early for the rebate. Got the right retention bracket now even though it appears to not NEED it, it makes me feel more comfortable. Waiting on new case and I'll throw it all together.

 

[zsdersw]

Originally posted by: Aberforth
you get loads of deluded elitist coming up with so many recommendations each believing theirs is the best.

There's no better way than that to describe your initial recommendation.

 

[Jyve]

Originally posted by: zsdersw

Originally posted by: Aberforth
you get loads of deluded elitist coming up with so many recommendations each believing theirs is the best.

There's no better way than that to describe your initial recommendation.

That's what I was kind of thinking. His first comment is "elitist" but then turns around and calls the guy who said you don't have to spend a ton of money on an enthusiast board "elitest". Contradictory.