First Time PC Build

[dedge7181]

If you are overclocking maybe look at a different processor due to the bad batch of the Q6600's and maybe invest in a better cooler other than that it all looks good.

Thanks for your comment. I have read lots of success stories with this processor being able to OC up to 3.2 with ease. If this is not the case, then I definately want to look at another processor.

The PSU is good. There is better, but for that price, your PSU is a great buy. Although, don't plan on SLI/Crossfire anything more than 2x 4850's. Otherwise you wouldn't have enough Amps or power connectors. This one has 2x 6 pin which is just enough for 2 HD 4850s.

Good point. I think 2 x 4850's would be the highest I would probably go.

Thanks!

maybe invest in a better cooler other than that it all looks good.

The arctic cooler won't do the job?

Can you recommend a better one?

Thanks!

 

[NightSurge]

Well, in my opinion, the Arctic Cooler would get you close. Depending on the OC ability of the CPU you get. But to be safe, you can always look into the Tuniq Tower or Xigmatek HDT-S1283

 

[Trotter]

The Q6600 is a great CPU. there is abad batch of them, but nothing major. If nothing else, look around and find somewhere that guaranties G0 stepping.

Yeah, your techies sound like they are just prejudiced against ATI. Nvidia wiped the floor with ATI for a long time, but the last two generations of ATI chips have been awesome. That is coming from someone who used to be a die-hard nvidia user.

 

[dedge7181]

The Q6600 is a great CPU. there is abad batch of them, but nothing major. If nothing else, look around and find somewhere that guaranties G0 stepping.

Yeah, your techies sound like they are just prejudiced against ATI. Nvidia wiped the floor with ATI for a long time, but the last two generations of ATI chips have been awesome. That is coming from someone who used to be a die-hard nvidia user.

Is the one from Newegg G0 stepping? I am not sure but great point since I heard that G0 stepping allows for better OC'ing capabilities.

Thanks again!

 

[Trotter]

Q6600 G0 stepping
q6600 g0 - Google Product Search

 

[dedge7181]

Q6600 G0 stepping
q6600 g0 - Google Product Search

Thanks!

Here is my updated buid so far. I can't make my freaking mind up. I just want to make sure I can OC this to 3.2 and also OC my memory too.


Update SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F - OEM
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Update NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
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Update Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

Update SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Update OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Newegg.com - OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Update Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Newegg.com - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease

Update G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Update ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Update Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Update ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

 

[Trotter]

Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease

Better than AS5.

The build looks good.

 

[Kharn]

I second MX2 I use it on all the builds I do an I build 4 / 6 systems a week.