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azzrul
post Aug 5 2010, 02:57 AM

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QUOTE(fizyboy @ Aug 5 2010, 12:05 AM)
hmm maybe upgrading mobo + processor is not a good idea right now..
i mean, what if the expansion support more than 2 cores..
then this upgrade would look pretty pointless..
also, if i change my mobo, do i have to upgrade from ddr2 to ddr3 ram?

guess I should try overclocking my E6400 afterall..
found and printed out this guide: http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/503808-i...verclock-e6400/ which seems pretty easy to understand..
how much is the CM V6-GT? i doubt that i know how to install it sad.gif


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I think better find Hyper TX3 la. Cheaper & very easy to pasang......


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also im planning to upgrade my ram to 4GB since its quite cheap nowdays.. as mentioned in the first page, currently im on 2x 1GB HyperX PC6400 DDR800 CL4-4-4 .. 2 more slot left.. so should i buy 2x1GB or just 1x2gb? which one i should go for and good for overclocking & compatible with my current RAM?

KINGSTON PC667  (1gb: RM68, 2gb: RM127)
KINGSTON PC800  (1gb: RM68, 2gb: RM127)
KINGSTON KHX8500D2K2 2GB  (2gb: RM209)

im using windows xp sp3 btw..
Thank you so much for helping newbies like me!


2GB RAM is more than enough already for XP.......better spend that money for a good cooler smile.gif

SUSMatrix
post Aug 5 2010, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(fizyboy @ Aug 5 2010, 12:05 AM)
hmm maybe upgrading mobo + processor is not a good idea right now..
i mean, what if the expansion support more than 2 cores..
then this upgrade would look pretty pointless..
also, if i change my mobo, do i have to upgrade from ddr2 to ddr3 ram?

guess I should try overclocking my E6400 afterall..
found and printed out this guide: http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/503808-i...verclock-e6400/ which seems pretty easy to understand..
how much is the CM V6-GT? i doubt that i know how to install it sad.gif

also im planning to upgrade my ram to 4GB since its quite cheap nowdays.. as mentioned in the first page, currently im on 2x 1GB HyperX PC6400 DDR800 CL4-4-4 .. 2 more slot left.. so should i buy 2x1GB or just 1x2gb? which one i should go for and good for overclocking & compatible with my current RAM?

KINGSTON PC667  (1gb: RM68, 2gb: RM127)
KINGSTON PC800  (1gb: RM68, 2gb: RM127)
KINGSTON KHX8500D2K2 2GB  (2gb: RM209)

im using windows xp sp3 btw..
Thank you so much for helping newbies like me!
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CM V6-GT..retails for RM230 at C-ZONE...but i got discount ....RM215. LOL.

It's very easy to install, it is compatible with socket 775, AM3 and the intel i series. So you can re-use it next time u upgrade. For socket 775 very easy, but you need to take out ur mobo first. Generally:
(1) Take out mobo from casing.
(2) Take out the 2 fans from the heatsink (clip on only, no screws needed!) But take note of the direction of the fans for the airflow.
(3) Put the 775 backplate under the mobo.
(4) Put the 2 pieces of top plate on top of the mobo.
(5) Use the 4 screws and screw from bottom to up. So backplate holds the two pieces of top plate.
(6) Put mobo back to casing. Apply silicon gel to heatsink.
(7) Put middle plate (whatever u call it) across the bottom of heatsink connector and hold it to the top plates previously.
(8) Screw it in using a provided nut..the screw is very easy to use...has springs to prevent overscrew.
(9) Snap in the two fans (make sure airflow direction is correct).
(10) Connect the two fan cables together (cables provided) so they both can go into a single CPU fan header on the mobo.
(11) Connect the lights cable to a 4 pin power molex (this is only for the lights...doh.gif )

May sounds complicated, but quite easy actually, hardest part is (5) when u need to hold the backplate and align with the top plate to screw in the top plates holder. After that, it's a breeze.
Oh IMPORTANT: Make sure you connect any cables around the CPU area...like the 4 pin/12v power plug first before installing the cooler (b4 step (7) ). otherwise, you'll have very little space to put your finger around anywhere there...this thing is gigantic!!!


2GB is enough, my advise is don't go with different kind of RAMs if u intend to OC might cause a lot of problems.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Aug 5 2010, 09:41 AM

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