Should I have any problem hitting this

[BillStuck]

I plan to buy an Epox Epox 8RDA+ some Crucial PC2700 memory and Revision B xp2100+.

I'd like to OC this puppy to around 180fsb, but keep the memory and cpu in sync. I've been reading tons of threads on this and it seems the XP2100+ can get to these speeds right? Also the DDR333 memory should be able to overclock from 166 to 180 I hope since its Crucial and not Corsair (Can't afford Corsair)

So I'd like to hit at least 2ghz cpu with 180 or so FSB on both memory and CPU. I'm a n00b to OC'ing but very computer savy and not afraid of the BIOS. Can these components do it?

Thanks guys

 

[pelikan]

Yes, they will do it. For memory, I would recommend some Kingston HyperX from ExcaliberPC.com. Their pc3000 is cheap and very very good. Plus its rated for the fsb you are shooting for. And get a T-bred B with a AIUHB stepping. Get an oem cpu and some good cooling.

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

yeah that seems like it should be up to teh task

you forgot heatsink+fan however

 

[BillStuck]

thanks. any recommendations on the heat sink and fan? I want to stay cool and very quiet if possible.

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

price?

probably slk800 (but its one heavy mofo...and tricky to intsall maybe...) with any 80mm fan...maybe adjustable one so you can adjust when/if necessary

or if you want bolt on, swiftech mcx462 or alpha pal8045
both good ones

i got slk800 cuz its a PITA to bolt on and off each time you change cpu or whtaever...lol
you could always superglue to board, but that would mean trouble when you change boards....

 

[BillStuck]

Price...humm.

don't know much about these things, but since I'm OC'ing i figure it will need to be cool. My case will probably have 2 120mm fans.

$40 or less i guess. I hear panaflow fans are nice and quiet.

 

[BillStuck]

oh and no superglueing and I want something rather easy to install

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

lol

here for heatsink
and whenever they get thermaltake smartfan2 in stock would be a good cohice...its adjustable so you have a range of cfm vs dba you cna choose

 

[BillStuck]

Thanks One last question. What about thermal paste. I know i'm supposed to use it but which one?

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

arctic silver 2 or arctic silver 3

doesnt matter which one, both the same actually almost
whichever one is cheaper (and if as2 is even available anymore)