Prospector
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E8400@500x8 4.0 ghx OCZ Vendetta 2
Abit IP35 Pro bios 16 1.375 vcore in bios
OCZ2P8004GK 2x2GB 5-5-5-15 1.8v
BFG 8800 GTS OC 320
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What Cpu Heatsink Should I Use???
Prospector replied to midleman's topic in Overclocking and Cooling
On my V2 I installed it on the board then installed the fan.Seems it gives a little more working room that way.But the bolt thru kit is the way to go in my opinion. It's definitely a good cooler,I'd rate it ahead of all the other coolers Iv'e used (Tt Big Typhoon w/120x38 Panaflo,Tt Silent Tower w/2x92mm push/pull,TR XP-120 w/Panaflo)Those are some good coolers too. -
Finally Got To Toy With The Xeon E3110(8400)
Prospector replied to Puck's topic in Overclocking and Cooling
Nice chip mine takes 1.375 in bios to hit 4.0ghz but 500x8 really rocks.12+ hour Prime 95 stable (3 times lol) With a Vendetta 2 my temps never hit 60c.I run it 24/7.Got it at Microcenter for 189.99 B:) -
Coolit Freezone...anyone Have One?
Prospector replied to itsernst's topic in Overclocking and Cooling
I had the Coolit Systems Eliminator for over a year.Had to RMA it once as it quit cooling.Got it back then it got stuck on high no matter what the switch was set on.This was cooling a c2d. Now on my E8400 I used a Vendetta 2 w/ a bolt thru kit.The Eliminator is back in it's box lol I like the Vendetta 2 better -
As a DIY-er I'm glad to make the move here.I'm sure the combined knowledge of the members will be very helpful to everyone.
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I thought about using a Tt backplate and H bracket,as I have a couple of coolers layin around,but went ahead and got the TR bolt-thru kit.
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http://www.jab-tech.com/Thermalright-LGA77...it-pr-3605.html
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On various builds Iv'e assembled Iv'e used a TR XP-120,TT Silent Tower, and TT Big Typhoon.So far this Vendetta 2 beats them all.:cool: Edit: Oh yeah my Coolit Systems Eliminator is back in it's box,I like the Vendetta 2 better.
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I dislike the push pins so much I ordered a TR 775 bolt-thru kit and I'm glad I did.Works great.
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Iv'e used an XP-120 on a naked 165.I sanded down the stubs on the bracket. You have to make sure you apply even downforce to avoid cracking the core. I also bought another unmodded bracket to use on cpus with ihs intact.
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I ended up replacing my Coolit Systems Eliminator with the OCZ Vendetta 2 And I'm glad I did. Cooler temps and less noise.4.0ghz 1.36v 55-57 load temps
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Winning the bet (wolfdale+commando)
Prospector replied to Repr's topic in Processors, Motherboards and Memory
A newer bios perhaps? I ordered a pre flashed chip from Tmod with the 12/11 Beta and it's been good so far for the DFI Dark/965 chipset/E8400.Just a thought. -
Winning the bet (wolfdale+commando)
Prospector replied to Repr's topic in Processors, Motherboards and Memory
Yeah the 965 chipset will run the E8400 mine sure does.My DFI Dark doesn't clock as high with 4 sticks of memory but they do run hot so I went back to 2x1gb sticks for now. -
I'm seriously considering going back to air as I had to rma this Eliminator once already.Now it's stuck on high no matter what position the control switch is in.Maybe A Swiftech Compact H2O-220? That should do the trick!
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I'm satisfied with my 8400 so far.445x9 1.31v in bios.It plays all my games great!! I got mine at the local Microcenter for 190.00 plus tax.
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Best RAM for Budget OC?
Prospector replied to MidnightUT's topic in Processors, Motherboards and Memory
I have the Tracer version of the Ballistix and they are great.