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Machinus
06-12-07, 01:26 PM
I have some general questions about using these three components together:

ASUS P5K DELUXE
INTEL E6700
GSKILL F2-8500

I am going to overclock the CPU but I don't know where the FSB is going to end up. I see a lot of systems ending up around 3.6Ghz. I am assuming this is 400x9 for the 6600s and 366x10 for the 6700s?

I was reading about the GSKILL sticks but I am not sure which speed is best. The 1066Mhz sticks should work fine with the C2D but will the performance be better, and how much better?

I've also read different opinions on which chip will reach higher speeds on air. From what I understand, the 6700s are rated faster so their max stable overclock is higher than that of a 6600. Is this true? Also, are the 6700s likely to last longer at a given speed?

I could use any other advice before I start buying parts. I will be using an Antec900 and the Zalman9700 so there will be some good air cooling, but only air. I'm also probably going to get the eVGA GTS 640 from newegg ($350!).

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06-12-07, 01:42 PM
Yes all those parts will work together fine.
With that Mb and that Ram you could save your self some $ on the cpu and get a better HSF and PSU .

is 3.6 your goal ? a e6420 or a e6600 should hit 3.6 just as easy as the e6700 will. The reason for getting a higher milti cpu would be if the mb and ram cant do High speeds . But the mb you picked wil do 500 and so will the ram . So even with the e6600 9x500=4.5ghz ( not gonna happen on air or water )