OC'ing help and suggestions PLZ

[TygGer]

I would like to OC one of the new P4C (either 2.4 or 2.6) procs to 3ghz safely with just stock air-cooling. Would this be possible and still maintain a very reliable system? If so, which proc would you recommend; 2.4 or 2.6?

Also, based of reading reviews, I am probably going to go with either a IC7 or IC7-G mobo. Would I need to run high-end ram like Corsairs DDR400 to be able to OC safely and successfully? Or would I be OK with ram that is a step or so lower like Kingston XMS or Crucial?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 3ghz is my goal while still maintaining maximum stability.

TIA!

 

[Corporate Thug]

u can easliy oc to 3 ghz and be 100% stable, get a 2.4C. get high end RAM

 

[smahoney]

I would go with a 2.4C and get some high quality PC3500 memory to go with it.

 

[TygGer]

Ok, thanks!

Do you have anything specific in mind about high quality memory?

 

[Tavoc]

Probably the Corsair PC3500 C2 or Kingston Hyper X 3500

 

[Corporate Thug]

Corsair XMS or hyperX would both be excellent choices

 

[TygGer]

Which one would be better for my situation between the Kingston and Corsair given that a review stated the Kingston performs better at lower latencies and the Corsair OCs higher? From Newegg, the price difference between the two is only $5/stick.

 

[TygGer]

anyone?

 

[onza]

from everyone's comments, i'd assume that both will get the job done equally.