I would like to complete a build (a stable build) by Christmas. I'm basing it on the E6600, but not sure if I should go for the currently stable platform or go for the best feature set, which would be the 680i.
I plan to overclock maybe to 25% or so at night, but it has to be stable for a SqlServer application by day. So I need stability right off the bat, but I'd like to overclock too.
I've had good luck with ASUS, so I'm thinking I'll stay with them either on the 975 or 680i platforms. I hate to spend the money, but I plan to have the system for at least 3 years. I'd probably do fine with a 650i, but I don't want to wait until they come out and are stable.
Any pearls of wisdom would be appreciated.
I plan to overclock maybe to 25% or so at night, but it has to be stable for a SqlServer application by day. So I need stability right off the bat, but I'd like to overclock too.
I've had good luck with ASUS, so I'm thinking I'll stay with them either on the 975 or 680i platforms. I hate to spend the money, but I plan to have the system for at least 3 years. I'd probably do fine with a 650i, but I don't want to wait until they come out and are stable.
Any pearls of wisdom would be appreciated.
