I just recently purchased:
i7 930 (batch# 3019A740),
6bg mushkin redline pc1600,
asus rampage III formula mobo.
EVGA gtx 465
Upgrade from: (purchased 2007)
Core 2 duo e6600 @ 3.4ghz (3 years stable)
Abit ab9 quadgt
2 gb G.skill pc2-6400
PNY 8800gtx
I was limited on cash and wanted to start a decent build without sacrificing quality components, initially. I plan to add more in the future, ie SSD, case, additonal gtx 465 or new GPU. Now I did not decide to upgrade my PSU. I was hoping that my Corsair HX620, which has run like a champ for the past 3 years would fit the bill. However, after reading a lot about overlocking the i7's as well as degredation of PSU output over time I am getting a little uneasy about pushing my new system on this older PSU. Should I start out with a panzy OC, bclk ~ 150 and wait till I get the funds for a newer higher watt PSU or should I say screw and give it my all.
Also, if I should try for the 4.0ghz with this new system, how can I tell if it is my mobo timings that are causing instability and not the PSU?
I should be receiving my parts on Tuesday.
Thanks,
i7 930 (batch# 3019A740),
6bg mushkin redline pc1600,
asus rampage III formula mobo.
EVGA gtx 465
Upgrade from: (purchased 2007)
Core 2 duo e6600 @ 3.4ghz (3 years stable)
Abit ab9 quadgt
2 gb G.skill pc2-6400
PNY 8800gtx
I was limited on cash and wanted to start a decent build without sacrificing quality components, initially. I plan to add more in the future, ie SSD, case, additonal gtx 465 or new GPU. Now I did not decide to upgrade my PSU. I was hoping that my Corsair HX620, which has run like a champ for the past 3 years would fit the bill. However, after reading a lot about overlocking the i7's as well as degredation of PSU output over time I am getting a little uneasy about pushing my new system on this older PSU. Should I start out with a panzy OC, bclk ~ 150 and wait till I get the funds for a newer higher watt PSU or should I say screw and give it my all.
Also, if I should try for the 4.0ghz with this new system, how can I tell if it is my mobo timings that are causing instability and not the PSU?
I should be receiving my parts on Tuesday.
Thanks,