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[Phoenix]

The folks who overclock swear by the G0 stepping version -- less power consumption and higher speeds. 

Yet one more way to get more bang for your DC buck -- if you can make a 2.4 GHz chip run like a 3.0 GHz chip without paying the $300 premium, why not? 

Sometimes the BIOS will not let you even have the option to overclock, as I've seen with one of my quads.  I need to look into the other four 

[bob_bowen5]

Please enlighten me on how to do this safley...

[mewbysea]

OK, got another on-line only coupon offer from Dell Outlet - in honor of Father's Day another 10% off. 
So for all you Dads out there, treat yourself... or drop some hints...

Use this code at checkout thru 12 May
$JQSS8NBC?TK1V

Enjoy!

[Txakura]

Please enlighten me on how to do this safley...

you really can't do anything with a 'prefab' like a Dell, HP or whatever...  which is why I was harping on building your own, not only is it cheaper but it can be more versatile

this is an older setup, but a well rounded article Bob:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dual-quad,1720-11.html

Unfortunately, to cut costs I used an Intel Mobo with built in video etc  This got me running, but it tied my hands on overclocking.  That being said, as I replace them with other boards, they would be perfectly good for anyone who wants to build a quad on a budget. 

[Txakura]

The folks who overclock swear by the G0 stepping version -- less power consumption and higher speeds. 

Yet one more way to get more bang for your DC buck -- if you can make a 2.4 GHz chip run like a 3.0 GHz chip without paying the $300 premium, why not? 

And really, I'm so conservative, even 2.6 or 2.8 could be plenty for me...

[bob_bowen5]

Here is a build your own AMD Quad for $499

Asus M2N-SLI Socket AM2/AM2+ Barebone Kit - AMD Phenom X4 9550 2.20GHz OEM, 250GB SATA HD, 20x DVD±RW, 2GB DDR2 PC6400, ATX Mid-Tower Case, Clear Side, 650 Watt Power Supply

http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3906176&sku=A455-2812 I&cm_mmc=Email-_-Main-_-COMEM060-_-Components&SRCCODE=COMEM060

[Txakura]

Here is a build your own AMD Quad for $499

Asus M2N-SLI Socket AM2/AM2+ Barebone Kit - AMD Phenom X4 9550 2.20GHz OEM, 250GB SATA HD, 20x DVD±RW, 2GB DDR2 PC6400, ATX Mid-Tower Case, Clear Side, 650 Watt Power Supply

http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3906176&sku=A455-2812 I&cm_mmc=Email-_-Main-_-COMEM060-_-Components&SRCCODE=COMEM060

Or an Intel for #399 from the same source

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3876389&CatId=333

[bob_bowen5]

Nice find Greg! 

[bob_bowen5]

Here is a build your own AMD Quad for $499

Asus M2N-SLI Socket AM2/AM2+ Barebone Kit - AMD Phenom X4 9550 2.20GHz OEM, 250GB SATA HD, 20x DVD±RW, 2GB DDR2 PC6400, ATX Mid-Tower Case, Clear Side, 650 Watt Power Supply

http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3906176&sku=A455-2812 I&cm_mmc=Email-_-Main-_-COMEM060-_-Components&SRCCODE=COMEM060

Or an Intel for #399 from the same source

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3876389&CatId=333

Does anyone know if this motherboard support overclocking?

[Txakura]

Yes it does.  The review I found said it might be more suitable for mild overclocking than hardcore overclocking.  So, it might be a good place to start and try some mild tweaks. 

Get one of these too (eventually), the OEM cooler would be fine for very mild stuff, if you watch the temps carefully


http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thulex.html

[bob_bowen5]

There back... Get em while they have them...

Gateway GT5628 Quad Core Desktop / Intel® Core 2 Q6600 2.4GHz Quad Core / 3072MB RAM / 500GB 7200 SATA II HD / DVD ±RW 18X multi dual/NVIDIA GeForce® 8500GT DVI VGA/NVIDIA GeForce® 8500GT/15-in-1 reader/Fax/Modem / Vista Home Premium –Factory recertified  - Includes a Multimedia Keyboard and USB Optical 2-Button Wheel Mouse!

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=207544960&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

[Txakura]

Run the Boinc CPU benchmark on one of these and post it...  (I assume you have one of these).  I'd like to see what vista home premium does. 

[dag]

There back... Get em while they have them...

Gateway GT5628 Quad Core Desktop / Intel® Core 2 Q6600 2.4GHz Quad Core / 3072MB RAM / 500GB 7200 SATA II HD / DVD ±RW 18X multi dual/NVIDIA GeForce® 8500GT DVI VGA/NVIDIA GeForce® 8500GT/15-in-1 reader/Fax/Modem / Vista Home Premium –Factory recertified  - Includes a Multimedia Keyboard and USB Optical 2-Button Wheel Mouse!

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=207544960&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

Anybody got a place I can stay for a while?  I told my wife I wanted to buy a quad for BOINCing.

[bob_bowen5]

LMAO   

[bob_bowen5]

Run the Boinc CPU benchmark on one of these and post it...  (I assume you have one of these).  I'd like to see what vista home premium does. 

Greg...

Here are my three on boincstats (all are Q6600's)...

Vista (32 bit)
http://boincstats.com/stats/boinc_host_graph.php?pr=bo&id=3811852
http://boincstats.com/stats/boinc_host_graph.php?pr=bo&id=3536177

Fedora 8 64 bit
http://boincstats.com/stats/boinc_host_graph.php?pr=bo&id=3983435

Bob