[CPU] Is $999 after tax a good deal?

[Bawksz]

Intel Core2Duo E8400 Wolfdale overclocked to 3.8GHz

* Passed: 8 hours of each of the following with no problems.
o Prime95 Blend
o Orthos Blend
o Memtest
* Passed:
o Also tested with 3DMark03
o Also tested with 3DMark06

* Cooler: ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT (Large fan and heatsync)
* 1x Winner of Customer Choice Award (Newegg)

ABIT IP35E Motherboard

* 7.1 Channel Realtek HDMI Audio
* Ethernet 10/100/1000 mbps included
* 4 USB Slots
* Keyboard/Mouse Pin connectors

EVGA 8800GTS 512MB

* New 65nm GPU clocked at 670MHz
* 128 Stream Processors at 1.67GHz
* 512MB of DDR3 at 1.94GHz
* Second Generation PureVideo HD
* PCI Express 2.0 Ready


CORSAIR HX520W PSU

* Provides enough power for stock and increased voltages

4GB (2x2GB) CORSAIR PC6400 C5 RAM (Adapted to CPU Overclock) 5-5-5-18

* Currently running at 844 MHz 1.95V
* 1x Winner of Customer Choice Award (Newegg)

Samsung SH-S203N DVD/CD Burner

* LightScribe support
* WriteMaster Technology
* Power Speed Technology for 20X Writing
* Powerful overspeed support
* Low noise and vibration control system for high speed
* Optimized algorithm for fastest speed
* Write Speeds
o DVD+R 20X
o DVD+RW 8X
o DVD-R 20X
o DVD-RW 6X
o CD-R 48X
o CD-RW 32X
o DVD+R DL 16X
o DVD-R DL 12X
o DVD-RAM 12X
* READ Speed
o DVD-ROM 16X
o CD-ROM 48X

500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM 16MB Cache

Antec P180B Advanced Case

* Upper and lower chamber structure: The power supply resides in a separate chamber to isolate heat from the system and lower system noise
* Three-layer side panels and front door (aluminum, plastic, aluminum) dampen system noise, making this one of the quietest cases available
* Cooling System:
o 1 rear (standard) 120mm TriCool Fan with 3-speed switch control
o 1 top (standard) 120mm TriCool Fan
o 1 lower chamber (standard) 120mm TriCool Fan
* Upper drive cage can be used as a duct to provide fresh air to graphics cards
* External fan control on the rear panel for the top and rear fans in the upper chamber
* Maximum expandability with 11 Drive Bays
* Double hinge front door designed to open up to 270º
* 7 Expansion Slots
* Front Ports
o 2 x USB 2.0
o 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®)
o Audio In and Out
* Cable organizers behind motherboard tray minimize cable clutter
* Material: 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability through the majority of chassis, 1.0mm cold rolled steel around the 4x HDD area
* Silicone grommets in the hard drive cages absorb vibrations and reduce noise
* Built in washable air-filter
* Minor scratches to right panel from opening packaging

 

[Sndm3mny]

cpu ? as in just processor or the whole system? if its the whole thing then yeah its not a bad deal =D

 

[raptor15sc]

You buying that for $999 ??? That's a good deal.

You could probably sell that that system for $1300.


ALTHOUGH, I have a E6600 @ 3.8Ghz, but I would rather have a quad-core CPU than an E8400--OR--just wait it a couple of months for the Intel Bloomfield.

 

[Bawksz]

whole thing

 

[Max0r]

So, brother, have you actually succeeded in getting your machine, which you're trying to sell, to 3.8 ghz, or is it still stuck at 3.4?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290233260943

http://forums.overclockersclub.com/index.php?showtopic=80740

"I can't seem to get past 3.4ghz, occasionally 3.5ghz.

I've heard people getting to 3.6ghz with only changing FSB

What's wrong?

This post has been edited by Bawksz: May 23 2008, 09:15 AM"

 

[Max0r]

Looks like you did, 3.9 ghz, didn't see the thread had multiple pages. Is your friend still buying it? Let me know what happens to this, I've been monitoring ebay to see how gaming systems are selling.. muhahahaha

Currently at 3.91ghz with 1.325v (1.28v actual voltage from abit EQ)
- during orthos small FTT temp is at 56c (passed, btw)

 

[Siren]

So, brother, have you actually succeeded in getting your machine, which you're trying to sell, to 3.8 ghz, or is it still stuck at 3.4?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290233260943

http://forums.overclockersclub.com/index.php?showtopic=80740

"I can't seem to get past 3.4ghz, occasionally 3.5ghz.

I've heard people getting to 3.6ghz with only changing FSB

What's wrong?

This post has been edited by Bawksz: May 23 2008, 09:15 AM"

You are'nt a detective are you?????

 

[Max0r]

You are'nt a detective are you?????

Nope! Perhaps I should offer my services for a small fee?