Re: Advice on which Graphics Card.

CJM wrote:

"Shawk" <shawk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:WvqdnUlZjMe0dB7aRVnyjAA@xxxxxxxxx
Jimbob wrote:

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Another vote for a GT and 2 x 1 GB DDR 667.


A question though, the one i've linked says it's 'C5' and the one you linked is 'C4'. I'm not too sure if/how this affects performance?


C for CAS? That's as far as my knowledge goes. Something to do with the timings but someone with more (any) knowledge will explain it.


C5 probably refers to CL5 = clock latency - 667MHz Ram cycles 667 million times per second. The the clock latency refers to how quickly the signal changes from a 1 to a 0 or vice versa - so a lower clock latency means your RAM is ever-so-slightly more responsive. At stock, a lower CL is minutely better; when you overclock RAM, you often have to relax the timings for stability, so you may have CL4 RAM running at CL5.

As it is, CL5 is pretty standard for that speed RAM and quite frankly, it's not something to worry about.

For those systems that allow you to tweak your timings, you usually have to stick to the highest latency you have (if you mix RAM). If you mobo simply relies on the SPD information, it will either handle this automatically. Or BSOD a lot.


Thanks for that.


Have an E6600 running at stock here and part of the reason for the new mobo (beside the memory) is that I'll be delving into OC'ing. These chips are capable of so much more it seems negligent not to ;-)

Overclocking relies on a decent PSU (steady reliable supply) and decent cooling.

If the OP has decent aftermarket CPU cooling, he should be able to clock the E6400 to a little beyond the E6600 stock speeds without noticeably cooking his components. If you have good cooling and don't mind the additional noise, you should get an E6400 up to 3GHz (will probably need extra juice to the CPU). An E6600 should reach GHz on air with relative ease.

I have an E6600 which I run at 2.7GHz - 3GHz as standard; I could go much higher but noise is a big factor for me.

PS. There is a new Artic Freezer Pro out which is very quiet, very effective and very cheap (£12) - it's a no-brainer if you are still running the stock Intel cooler.


Thanks for that. What mobo do you have? The PSU is a Hiper 580W Type R Modular. The case is the Antec Plus 1080 AMG which is pretty much a very large server case with plemnty of room for air flow and several fans. Should be enough to take an E6600 to 3GHz?

Thanks for the info on the Artic Freezer - probably pick one up with the new mobo in a month or so

When I get the new mobo I'll be looking for OC'ing advice ;-)

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