I NEED HELP

Hi
im about to build a pc. and would like to tackle overclocking. Im going to be getting a QX6700 and a DFI 680i motherboard and was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some guides or hints/tips to overclocking a X6700 and DFI 680i.
your help would be great
and feel free to comment on my system
QX6700
WD 500GBx1
ASUS 1814BLTx2
DFI lanparty utnf680i
CoolerMaster Stacker RC-830 EVO Black
Enermax 1000W Modular
OCZ PC2-6400 SLI-Ready 2GB
Leadtek 8800GTX 768MB
120 Ultra Extreme
Aerocool 120mm Silver Lightningx6
60 CableTies 10cm
Windows Vista 64bit
74GB Raptor
Chimei 22"
HR-03 Plus
Vantec Fan Card 2x120mm
artic silver ceramquiex2 not sure how much i need for the 2 heatsinks

umm in australian dollars becuase that where i live about 4500 plus postage so about 4550 max y wat do u think of it

EVGA

HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1

http://forumz.tomshardware.com/har [...] 40001.html

Bump that raptor up to 150Gb and partiton it for NCQ, make sure the WD500Gb is also NCQ (WD5000AAKS). One 8800 GTX will do.

You could have some fun with a 32Gb SSD to load the operating system.

f61

Nice system, but I would go for less cable ties

I'd probably look at the stacker 832, its a bit better... Many will swear on the antec p-series of cases, and they aren't bad choices either. Lian Li is a bit tough to source here in AUS, but are also excellent cases.

The Silverstone OP model would be a better PSU. (Jonnyguru.com)

I'd look at the EVGA GPU oc'd version.

The raptor's a bit of an overkill pricewise for what you get, but hey... I've got the 150 GB, so who am I to argue? So if you're set on a raptor, get the 150 or at least one of the newer versions of the 74 GB that does sata 300 and NCQ

Where'd you find the 120 ultra extreme?

I'd use the arctic silver 5 instead of the ceramique, and a 5 gm tube will last you for years...

the 832 has more / better fan options, IMO. Since I've not looked for cases for a while, (and will buy my case locally to avoid shipping) I really couldn't comment on the newer Lian-Li cases at this time, but their reputation's always right up there

as to the silverstone not being modular, well, that's part of the reason that you got 60 ties, yes? There is a lot of for / against on modular, so I won't go there. But the silverstone has some really clean rails, will put out its rated wattage, and will do so in some fairly extreme environments. To me, that's worth having to figure out where to put / what to do with the spare cables.... PCP&C would be slightly better, but try to get one in AUS...

Thanks for the tip on the Ultra Extreme....

Yes, its a huge case. Look at the specs on CM's website.

the 832 is 250 mm wide, the 120 extreme is ~ 160 mm tall.... So unless you are planning on using side fans 90 mm tall, there should be no issues.

Hence my evga oc model recommendation... Pretty good OC, and comes with a warranty.

They are a bit pricey... But your original budget seemed to sugest that price wasn't much of an issue....

I think that if you post a specific question in the graphics forum as to what card oc's the best, you'll get good results. and possibly some 'how to' advice.