e6300 @ 2.8GHz setup

[supra33202]

If I want to overclock e6300 to 7*400=2800 Hz, what is the minimum setup that I need?

Will the following do?

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 w/ stock cooler
GigaByte GA-965P-DS3
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 667 (PC2 5400)

Thanks!

 

[myocardia]

That motherboard doesn't seem to like G.Skill RAM. Go with another brand's 5-5-5-x PC8000, and you'll get much better performance, for about the same money.

edit: Yes, that motherboard will do much better than 2.8 Ghz (400 fsb). You might want to consider spending a few dollars for a better heatsink, though.

 

[hardwareking]

i would suggest that u get the ASUS P5WDH or the gigabyte GA-965P-DSQ.Those are better at overclocking.And u might/will need a better cooler.I would suggest something along the lines of a thermalright ultra 120 or a zalman cnps 9500.
And go ddr2-800 instead of 667.Easier to overclock.

 

[supra33202]

What DDR2 800 do you recommend?

 

[myocardia]

Corsair XMS2 and Mushkin Redline are the best right now. The Corsair has a better price, at least the last time I checked.

 

[ForgetCassettes]

If you're looking for something a little on the cheaper side, I can tell you that I'm running my E6400 at 8x400 using Patriot DDR2-800 (2x1GB) without any issues using the DS3 board.

 

[Kougar]

This is all the memory you need for a exceptional overclock. 2x1GB DDR2-800mhz for $178 shipped http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145590 Gigabyte seems to of fixed the RAM isssues with the latest BIOS, however if you get a board that has the older BIOS on it, and you will for awhile, then G.Skill RAM should be avoided.

I would also all but scream for you to invest in a good aftermarket cooler and some AS5 to match with it...

If you do invest in a GOOD CPU cooler, then 400FSB is cutting yourself short. I own a DS3, that specific Corsair RAM, and a E6300. MCH and FSB voltage options are at stock, and I was simply able to ramp the FSB up to the moon. It mostly works at 501FSB, and is rock stable at 486FSB, but I figured 476FSB for 3.33ghz was enough... You will need a good quality power supply however for this. For reference I have an old Zalman 7700Cu as my cooler, but I am looking into watercooling, somehow... Also with the above RAM, I am able to run 1:1 @ DDR2-952mhz with 2v.

 

[Dissident]

i recommend the asus p5b deluxe over the gigabyte boards.

 

[supra33202]

I have Antec TruePower 430W. So G.SKILL DDR2 677 will max out FSB 333?

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: supra33202
I have Antec TruePower 430W. So G.SKILL DDR2 677 will max out FSB 333?

You aren't going to make it to a very high overclock with that psu, anyway, so don't worry about what RAM you get.

Originally posted by: ForgetCassettes
If you're looking for something a little on the cheaper side, I can tell you that I'm running my E6400 at 8x400 using Patriot DDR2-800 (2x1GB) without any issues using the DS3 board.

That was the other memory that was doing really well! And it's considerably cheaper than the XMS2.

edit: Forgot this: right there ^^^
edit2: Buy cheap RAM, and use a memory divider, so you can afford a good $120-150 power supply. Then you can buy RAM later that will allow you to run 1:1, if you aren't happy with the performance you're getting with the RAM divider.

 

[supra33202]

Did anyone try overclock DDR2 533 memory to DDR2 800 speed?