Is this the right move?

[KRUNNCH]

Hi this is KRUNNCH again the (Gigabyte overclocker guy before, but things have changed).

I just recently returned by Vantec CPU cooler, Gigabyte 8KNXP, 2x256 PC3500 Kingston.

I'm currently debating whether to run this setup.
Abit IC7-MAX3 (Buy it)
OCZ PC4000 Gold Edition (2x256) (Buy it)
Watercool my entire setup (Going to buy)
Gainward 5900 XP1200 or 5900 Ultra XP1600 (Buy it)

I want the most overclockability out of my P4 2.4CGhz. Any suggestions on this setup would be appreciated.

 

[scottchen]

The Epox mobo series would be highly recommended for the OCZ memory because it allows higher vdimm. WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T BUY THE 5900ULTRA, the 9800pro 256meg is a much better choice, for the same price.

-Intel PIV 2.4C @ 3.84G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Gold 2x256 3700EL memory @ 256mhz 2.5-3-3-7 -Sapphire 9800pro @ 490/780 -SB audigy -80G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 Ultra ATA-133 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[HardWareBoss]

Buy the 9800 Pro it's the best.

 

[HardWareBoss]

Scottchen can help you with Max OC on 2.4C. Sense he Maxed the heck out of his. Me I pushed to 3.0 Ghz for now.

 

[Crashman]

Have you been keeping up with the news? It turns out FX cards are not 100% DX9 compliant, and suffer sever performance penalties when DX9 features are enabled. It's all over the net, check your local news site, don't take my word for it!

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[scottchen]

Crashman is the FX series better at handling OpenGL than the ATI cards?

-Intel PIV 2.4C @ 3.84G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Gold 2x256 3700EL memory @ 256mhz 2.5-3-3-7 -Sapphire 9800pro @ 490/780 -SB audigy -80G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 Ultra ATA-133 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[scottchen]

1 more question how long are you planning to keep your CPU?

-Intel PIV 2.4C @ 3.84G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Gold 2x256 3700EL memory @ 256mhz 2.5-3-3-7 -Sapphire 9800pro @ 490/780 -SB audigy -80G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 Ultra ATA-133 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[speeduk]

Yes they are because of their pure bandwidth. But any advanced api and it needs optimizing for like HL2 and DX9.... Unless they can cure 20-40% perf loss WITHOUT loosing so much I.Q....

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[scottchen]

Ok, Oh well, I guess once 9800pro runs at 450/370 (which is what i leave it at now) shouldn't be that much worse in OpenGL than 5900ultra right?

-Intel PIV 2.4C @ 3.84G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Gold 2x256 3700EL memory @ 256mhz 2.5-3-3-7 -Sapphire 9800pro @ 490/780 -SB audigy -80G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 Ultra ATA-133 hdd -450 Enermax PSU