EPTOn April 22 2012 08:30 Ahzz wrote:+ Show Spoiler +
OK final two problems I'd like to figure out before going and placing my order.
1) The rig I'm ordering is here, which I gathered with the advice that I got earlier today:
ASRock P67 Pro3 (B3), Sockel 1155, ATX (Is there a difference between P67 and Z67 that matter to me? I save a few euro with p67)
Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155
Powercolor HD7850 2GB GDDR5
BitFenix Shinobi Midi-Tower USB 3.0 black, ohne Netzteil
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W (shikyo suggested 400w i think... Is that enough? it is a little bit cheaper, but if I'll overclock I better get this option instead?)
WD Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 3 6Gb/s
Samsung SH-222AB bare schwarz SATA
Thermalright True Spirit 120 (Aftermarket heatsink that shikyo suggested)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit (SB-Version)
TOTAL PRICE NOW 773,21 € (from http://www1.hardwareversand.de/home.jsp)
2) Since I'm determined to do some overclocking for my cpu, I'd like to clear out a few things (I did read some links over here, and stickies, but these are things I'd like to confirm):
-The aftermarket cooler/heatsink that is mentioned in my list is that cuz the store didnt have cooler amster hyper 212 evo, however, I can buy that from http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/55644/dffrm/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-EVO-1366-1156-1155-775-FM1-AM3-AM3 for 30€ which is only +7€ with a minor inconvenience only. If the difference in noise, performance, cooling is noticeable or if nobody has experience with the one I mentioned in my list, I have no problems buying this one separate.
-If I understood correct, I install windows and get everything working, and after that I should be able to overclock my cpu through bios, and with my rig, there should be a setting for a multiplier for my cpu, and according to what SkyR said in another thread, a 40-45 range is a good place to start. I should then stress test my cpu with prime95. Did I miss anything that I should do in between?
-I should easily be able to overclock my 2500k to 4.2ghz or so, and even that should be a mild overclock, and wouldn't decrease the lifespan of my parts.
Sorry for repeating some questions that have no doubt been answered, this is my first time building a gaming rig by myself, and a 800€ investment is something that I really dont want to take too many chances with.
1) The rig I'm ordering is here, which I gathered with the advice that I got earlier today:
ASRock P67 Pro3 (B3), Sockel 1155, ATX (Is there a difference between P67 and Z67 that matter to me? I save a few euro with p67)
Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155
Powercolor HD7850 2GB GDDR5
BitFenix Shinobi Midi-Tower USB 3.0 black, ohne Netzteil
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W (shikyo suggested 400w i think... Is that enough? it is a little bit cheaper, but if I'll overclock I better get this option instead?)
WD Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 3 6Gb/s
Samsung SH-222AB bare schwarz SATA
Thermalright True Spirit 120 (Aftermarket heatsink that shikyo suggested)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit (SB-Version)
TOTAL PRICE NOW 773,21 € (from http://www1.hardwareversand.de/home.jsp)
2) Since I'm determined to do some overclocking for my cpu, I'd like to clear out a few things (I did read some links over here, and stickies, but these are things I'd like to confirm):
-The aftermarket cooler/heatsink that is mentioned in my list is that cuz the store didnt have cooler amster hyper 212 evo, however, I can buy that from http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/55644/dffrm/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-EVO-1366-1156-1155-775-FM1-AM3-AM3 for 30€ which is only +7€ with a minor inconvenience only. If the difference in noise, performance, cooling is noticeable or if nobody has experience with the one I mentioned in my list, I have no problems buying this one separate.
-If I understood correct, I install windows and get everything working, and after that I should be able to overclock my cpu through bios, and with my rig, there should be a setting for a multiplier for my cpu, and according to what SkyR said in another thread, a 40-45 range is a good place to start. I should then stress test my cpu with prime95. Did I miss anything that I should do in between?
-I should easily be able to overclock my 2500k to 4.2ghz or so, and even that should be a mild overclock, and wouldn't decrease the lifespan of my parts.
Sorry for repeating some questions that have no doubt been answered, this is my first time building a gaming rig by myself, and a 800€ investment is something that I really dont want to take too many chances with.
Z68 allows for use of IGP which in turn allows for features like Lucid and Quick Sync but both are pretty useless for the average consumer. The only benefit of being able to use the IGP for most people is you will have a backup incase your GPU dies.
Yes, the 450w variant is enough even for an overclocked 2500k 7850 configuration since the two components will only use about 250w (that's accounting for overclocks).
True Spirit should be fine.
Yes, 40-45 (4GHz - 4.5GHz) is a good place to start. You'd stress test once at stock settings to check temperatures to ensure the heatsink is properly installed. Yes, 4.2GHz is a mild overclock and won't decrease lifespan significantly.
