help me to pick a memory and cpu for 3.0ghz

[rickyman123]

i have abit ip35-e.

i want to know which cpu and memory can help overclock from stock speed to at least 3.0ghz.


q6600 vs. q6700

ddr2-800, ddr2-1000 or dr2-1066 ( g.skill memory only) and( 2x2GB)

 

[o1die]

You want a guaranteed overclock, use the pin mod. I bought a used e4300 with the 1066 pin mod, and it increased from 1800 to 2400 without affecting the voltage or memory settings. I just found the 1333 pin mod post, so I may try it later. Best, most stable overclock I've used, and my board is for a compaq pc, so it has no overclocking adjustments in the bios. Sorry I can't post the link(s); still haven't learned; mine never work. Do a google or yahoo search for "cpu pin mod". You can use copper tape or the solution for rear defroster kits, available at auto stores.

 

[VirtualLarry]

DONT do the pin mod if you have an IP35-E, you don't need it.
If you want 3.0Ghz, almost any C2D-class CPU will do it. I have a pair of E2140s running at 3.2Ghz in P35-DS3R mobos.
A Q6600 or Q6700 only needs DDR2-800 to reach 3.2Ghz.

 

[DSF]

Yep, DDR2-800 is all you need.

 

[rickyman123]

does the intel stock cooler works or i have to buy a retail cooler?

 

[DSF]

You could probably get by with the stock cooler, but your temps are likely to be pretty high, and I wouldn't expect it to be quiet. If you have any plans at all to go past 3.0 GHz I would go with a good aftermarket cooler.