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- Apr 29, 2010
Hello everyone, This looks like an amazing forum and I'm eager to begin reading and learning about overclocking!!!
I just built my first computer and i'm sure it isn't all that impressive but I at least got a start after running a T2060 laptop for years doing intense graphics. In other words, anything was an improvement! lol
I went to Microcenter and shopped to build in order to save money and I got more bang for the buck. I will list the equipment to see if I have anything you believe I could work with in regards to overclocking (i still don't know the meaning of the term fully and if it is a good idea for me)
Picked up an i7 930, Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R mb, 6gig memory, GeForce GT 220 (which i hear i can get a better one later with this motherboard), 650w power supply, computer case that has 1 big fan at top back, and 1 fan at back top area, and 1 fan is attached to the cpu of course. (sorry I'm new at explaining!)
First off, I installed all this equipment and noticed the motherboard came with a gigabyte GC-3SLI card thing... and then another copper colored ribbon thing with 2 connectors on the end and it reads SLI along the middle of the ribbon. Are these of importance now or later with upgrading?
Lastly, should I attempt to overclock (which i'm assuming will substantially improve my computer speed? I'm just not sure if it is worth it or how to go about doing it. Thank you for the guidance.
BTW, i've read for a few days now and can't get a clear idea of where to start. I'm definitely respectful of your time and thank you in advance. I just want to be a part of this and learn a lot!
Thanks!
Eric
I just built my first computer and i'm sure it isn't all that impressive but I at least got a start after running a T2060 laptop for years doing intense graphics. In other words, anything was an improvement! lol
I went to Microcenter and shopped to build in order to save money and I got more bang for the buck. I will list the equipment to see if I have anything you believe I could work with in regards to overclocking (i still don't know the meaning of the term fully and if it is a good idea for me)
Picked up an i7 930, Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R mb, 6gig memory, GeForce GT 220 (which i hear i can get a better one later with this motherboard), 650w power supply, computer case that has 1 big fan at top back, and 1 fan at back top area, and 1 fan is attached to the cpu of course. (sorry I'm new at explaining!)
First off, I installed all this equipment and noticed the motherboard came with a gigabyte GC-3SLI card thing... and then another copper colored ribbon thing with 2 connectors on the end and it reads SLI along the middle of the ribbon. Are these of importance now or later with upgrading?
Lastly, should I attempt to overclock (which i'm assuming will substantially improve my computer speed? I'm just not sure if it is worth it or how to go about doing it. Thank you for the guidance.
BTW, i've read for a few days now and can't get a clear idea of where to start. I'm definitely respectful of your time and thank you in advance. I just want to be a part of this and learn a lot!
Thanks!
Eric