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Help me build my new Intel system.... time to unleash the beast...

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MurdocSSG

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Hey guys

Im about to relinquish my old XP 1600 system and let my case fall to the darkside...

What combination of Motherboard and CPU should I use?

I've been to a few sites and was considering a ABIT BH7 and a 2.53, is there any better p4 overclocker atm other than 2.53 for not too much more? I'm looking to spend about 300.



Thanks guys

Andy
 
Originally posted by: mroleg
Make sure P4 2.53 you getting is SL6S5 spec.
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I second that. It seems Outpost is the place to get these, but you got to deal with bent pins... :disgust: The BH7 can be had for ~$95 shipped, so they all should be within your budget. Have fun & let us know. 🙂
 
BH7 is great but there is no RAID onboard - You might want to look at the GA-8PE800 if you want RAID unless you want to go with dual DDR which might blow your budget.
 
Get a Canterwood 875 DC DDR board if you can. If not, an 845PE board from Asus, Abit, Albaton, EPoX are all good. Need to know what features you need to recommend a specific board.

For CPU, yes, the Outpost.com 2.53 "bent pin" CPUs are getting mad overclocks if that is your thing. It is an OEM CPU, so you will need a HS/F like an Alpa 8942 or Swiftech MCX4000 and add a 80mm fan.

The 875/2.53 will be way over $300. An 845PE/2.53/HS/Fan will also go over, but not by as much. To keep it under $300, go 845PE/2.4 SL6EF retail with HS/Fan included.
 
is the ABIT BH7 a good overclocker?


where should I go for the CPU? and what is bent pins and how will that affect the install?
 
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