First off, I'll probably become a regular since I'm giving my old computer 1 last update.
Now for what I'm working with right now.
ASUS M4A77T/USB3 AM3 AMD 770 USB 3.0 ATX (PS This motherboard doesn't allow me to control fans except for the cpu, in other words I have to buy fans that have manual controls on them to adjust)
Phenom II Deneb 945 3.0 ghz NON BLACK EDITION 95watt
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
EVGA GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi)
CM scout case, with extra 2 120 MM fans for the window.
Also I have a g700 mouse, and I've ordered a g19 keyboard for 160 dollars from amazon free shipping.
NOW I've tried overclocking this cpu, I imagine a mix of not being a black edition with unlocked multiplier, probably not the best motherboard, and not having a cpu cooler besides stock (I used artic silver at least!).
I can only get it overclocked to 3.2 ghz stable.
SO I would like to get a new cpu, and the cooler master hyper evo 212+ for 35 dollars. I know I don't need 6 cores, 4 is fine for me. As it is I'm a pretty technically person, I've used computers building my own for 11 years now. I've never been that knowledgeable of overclocking though.
Now I WILL BE DOING my own research as much as possible, but I don't think there is much room left for my cpu, at least even if I was to buy a cooler for it I don't think that's the only problem with this cpu. Even with a 3.2 overclock under load since the scout has pretty good cooling I'm not going over 55 temps, but the computer just blue screens whenever I try to go any higher.
SO if I was to buy a new cpu, my choices would be while keeping the motherboard I have would be either the 960t, and overclock it with a 212 and 1 fan (i don't think I can use 2 fans on it considering my motherboard only has 1 spot for temp control). OR since my motherboard is kinda cheap maybe I should just give up trying to overclock and just get the 980 BE and not even bother overclocking.
I realize some benefits to not overclocking is that I can still use my EPU-4 engine and can save some money on watts.... not that it really matters to me though. Since when I do overclock epu-4 gets shut down. Honestly though that's not that important.
So what do you guys think? Honestly I know I would enjoy overclocking so that's why I have interest in getting a zosmo and going through the learning process.
BUT this is a big question that I can't seem to find the answer for.
If you have a 960t vs a 980BE and everything else on the computer is the same, using the same exact 212 (or whatever cooler, as long as it's the same) what has better temps at 3.8 ghz? I heard the 980's do run hot since it's all deneb and it's just like having an overclocked 945 really. So yeah. thank you!
Now for what I'm working with right now.
ASUS M4A77T/USB3 AM3 AMD 770 USB 3.0 ATX (PS This motherboard doesn't allow me to control fans except for the cpu, in other words I have to buy fans that have manual controls on them to adjust)
Phenom II Deneb 945 3.0 ghz NON BLACK EDITION 95watt
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
EVGA GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi)
CM scout case, with extra 2 120 MM fans for the window.
Also I have a g700 mouse, and I've ordered a g19 keyboard for 160 dollars from amazon free shipping.
NOW I've tried overclocking this cpu, I imagine a mix of not being a black edition with unlocked multiplier, probably not the best motherboard, and not having a cpu cooler besides stock (I used artic silver at least!).
I can only get it overclocked to 3.2 ghz stable.
SO I would like to get a new cpu, and the cooler master hyper evo 212+ for 35 dollars. I know I don't need 6 cores, 4 is fine for me. As it is I'm a pretty technically person, I've used computers building my own for 11 years now. I've never been that knowledgeable of overclocking though.
Now I WILL BE DOING my own research as much as possible, but I don't think there is much room left for my cpu, at least even if I was to buy a cooler for it I don't think that's the only problem with this cpu. Even with a 3.2 overclock under load since the scout has pretty good cooling I'm not going over 55 temps, but the computer just blue screens whenever I try to go any higher.
SO if I was to buy a new cpu, my choices would be while keeping the motherboard I have would be either the 960t, and overclock it with a 212 and 1 fan (i don't think I can use 2 fans on it considering my motherboard only has 1 spot for temp control). OR since my motherboard is kinda cheap maybe I should just give up trying to overclock and just get the 980 BE and not even bother overclocking.
I realize some benefits to not overclocking is that I can still use my EPU-4 engine and can save some money on watts.... not that it really matters to me though. Since when I do overclock epu-4 gets shut down. Honestly though that's not that important.
So what do you guys think? Honestly I know I would enjoy overclocking so that's why I have interest in getting a zosmo and going through the learning process.
BUT this is a big question that I can't seem to find the answer for.
If you have a 960t vs a 980BE and everything else on the computer is the same, using the same exact 212 (or whatever cooler, as long as it's the same) what has better temps at 3.8 ghz? I heard the 980's do run hot since it's all deneb and it's just like having an overclocked 945 really. So yeah. thank you!