- Nov 24, 2009
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I am building a new system and am trying to keep a very low budget. I was going to use an E5200 and try to get 4.0ghz, but I decided that I could probably find a good buy in the used market on a quad core, and it would be worth the extra. The problem is that I am having a hard time finding something at a low price that is commonly clocked at 4.0ghz (that is my goal).
Also, I am open to motherboard suggestions. I was planning to use the GA-EP45-UD3P so that I can use two 4870's crossfire. This board is $110 after rebate. Again, I am fine with finding used parts as well.
I would also like for someone to explain to me some of the issues that could limit my overclock with certain chips. For instance, I read that the Q9300 has a low multiplier which will keep me from hitting 4.0ghz. That is the type of basic info I am looking for.
In the end, if my search is not successful, I suppose it would be better to run a quad-core at 3.6ghz than a dual-core at 4.0ghz.
By the way, I have found a used q6600 and evga 750i ftw board for a very good price. Any reason I would be disappointed with this setup in some way?
Also, I am open to motherboard suggestions. I was planning to use the GA-EP45-UD3P so that I can use two 4870's crossfire. This board is $110 after rebate. Again, I am fine with finding used parts as well.
I would also like for someone to explain to me some of the issues that could limit my overclock with certain chips. For instance, I read that the Q9300 has a low multiplier which will keep me from hitting 4.0ghz. That is the type of basic info I am looking for.
In the end, if my search is not successful, I suppose it would be better to run a quad-core at 3.6ghz than a dual-core at 4.0ghz.
By the way, I have found a used q6600 and evga 750i ftw board for a very good price. Any reason I would be disappointed with this setup in some way?