[redden137]

Hi all, im planning to upgrade my m/b, cpu, and ram,in the next month or two, from a dual core skt 939,
i have a 2x dvd rw, a card reader, 2x250gb h/d, 1x80gb h/d all sata 2 and a 8800gts which are all fairly new and i plan to use in new spec pc,
so for the new m/b i thought either the
asus p5k premium wifi ap or the
gigabyte ga p35c d53r which one you prefer or is there another one you would recommand?
for the ram i thought either the
ocz 8500 reaper 2x1gb or the crucial ballistix6400 2x1gb
now the cpu i thought at first the q6600 but would i be better off with the e8400, or maybe o/c a e8200
lastly should i take the plunge and go for vista over xp and would the stock cooler for whatever cpu i choose be ok for o/c
Many thanks

[Carbon]

P5K Premium has a lot of SATA compatibility problems, a lot of DOAs, and a lot of general wonkery. I wouldn't buy that board.

I'd suggest the Ballistix simply because 1066 RAM is usually a waste: If you're planning to get the 8400 (my pick), though, and if you want to take it over 3.8ghz or so (mult is 9x, DDR 800 can at least go a little higher over that 400mhz FSB) you might grab it instead.

Stock cooler's fine, and Vista's OK.

[redden137]

Okay thx for that hadnt heard of the p5k premium having probs with sata and worth knowing about cheers for that
think ill stick with the 6400 ballistix for now am not planning to o/c straight away but have heard they have potential and am still 60% leaning towards the e8400
mny thx

[philthomas]

I've heard also of few folks having probs with ocz, after a few months use.
One guy reported having to RMA several sticks .... not sure how common/widespread this is, but no smoke without fire as they say

[redden137]

Yes ive also heard that about ocz but wasnt sure if it was just a few isolated cases, think i will go with the crucial just to be sure though
thx

[redden137]

Ok so ive decided on the gigabyte board, the E8400 and most likely the ballistixs
now to look for a decent case to keep it all cool
cheers guys thanks for the input

[Desertfish]

I'd recommend the Coolermaster Cosmos RC-1000. It's a big case I grant you that and it's a tad expansive at £120 but it doesn't just look cool, it also keeps all your stuff inside very cool. Appart forom the northbridge chip on my mobo (which is known for running a little hot) noting inside my case is hitting 30 degrees.

Cheers:
Chris.

[Tidusffx]

I have the e8400...i think its fantastic. but your mobo gotta be compatible. Make sure you update bios asap on a mobo. if one is available.

It looks like your an overclocker not an SLi-er

i have the p5n-d mobo which im about to SLi on and im at 3850mhz on the e8400 which is reasonable for me.

[Tidusffx]

Oh and for a case...Sharkoon Rebel 9 or 12...Depends how big you want a case...

It comes preinstalled with a 120mm fan at the front and has a beast of a 250mm fan on the side panel. That with a Arctic Freezer 7 Pro...(what i have) thats the stuff lol.

[redden137]

ok guys thanks for that ill look into those cases, had heard the antec p180 was still the case to keep things cool, but, not that i really like the look of it ,
Coolermaster Cosmos RC-1000, ive heard of and will look at again, but not heard of the Sharkoon Rebel 9 or 12 deff look into that one
cheers guys