System to Overclock

[dsorrent]

I'm putting together the following system this weekend and was wondering if anyone had any comments on the "overclockability" of the components:

• MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum nForce3 Ultra Athlon 64(FX) Skt939 DDR ATX Motherboard w/Audio, Dual LAN, RAID/Serial ATA
  
• AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Processor Socket 939
  
• Corsair TWINX1024-4400C25 1GB Kit DDR550 XMS4400 Memory w/Black Heat Spreader
  
• Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST3160827AS 160GB Serial ATA 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer
  
• BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC AGP 8X 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/TV-Out & DVI
  
• Silverstone Temjin Series Silver ATX Full Tower Case with Wind Tunnel, Model "SST-TJ06-S"
  
• OCZ PowerStream 520W Power Supply With Adjustable Power Rails With LED Indicators, SATA Connector, Model "OCZ520ADJ"

I did read somewhere that when I set up the RAID I need to do it on 3 & 4 because there's an issue with using 1 & 2 on the MSI boards and overclocking. Is there any other component specific information I should know when assembling this thing?

Thanks!

 

[imported_Kensai]

The 3800+ won't get very far, you're better off with a 3000+ or 3200+ winnie. Nice case choice though and of course the ram. 😉

 

[Doctorweir]

Why no NF4 board? All components bought already?

 

[Mogadon]

 

[Mogadon]

Was wondering the same as the Doc. doesn't make sense to go for NF3 now, unless some of the stuff is already bought.

 

[dsorrent]

Yes, I already owned the video card which kind of forced my hand to stick with the NF3 chipset...

Kensai- So if I understand correctly, a 3000+ or a 3200+ OC'd Winch can out perform an OC'd 3800+?

 

[sangyup81]

Originally posted by: dsorrent
Kensai- So if I understand correctly, a 3000+ or a 3200+ OC'd Winch can out perform an OC'd 3800+?

No, it's just alot more expensive. In these forums, we always assume money's an issue unless you say otherwise.

I do know that 2500mhz+ isn't unheard of for the winnies (even the 3000s) and that some get 2700mhz+ with luck and good cooling.

 

[CaBoOse999]

Most of the newer winnie's have been hit or miss overclocking. So far things are looking up for the overclockability of the new venice core.

 

[Icopoli]

Yeah if money is of no concern, by all means go for the 3800, if not, 3000/3200 is your best bet.

 

[Markfw]

If money is no concern, the FX-55 is the king of OC'ers with the new soi or ssi or whatever (I think thats it) Remember venice is coming soon, runs at 1.2v and apparantly OC's good.