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    #1  Edited By sodiumCyclops

    just ordered the following:

    Asus P5Q Pro mobo
    Vantec ION2 600w psu
    Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 pro CPU cooler.

    got em all for a steal.

    Next thing to buy is a decent CPU, any recommendations?
    I was thinking perhaps an E7500 and OC-ing it, or save a bit more and get an E8500 and OC that? what should i do?

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    #2  Edited By JJWeatherman
    This is a good choice.

    *edit: except that it probably wont work in your mobo, my bad. You should have ordered another mobo cause this is a nice CPU.  :P *
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    #3  Edited By Lunarbunny

    Same motherboard here, one of the best and most reliable boards I've run. I'm running on an E8400, but I can't say anything for its overclockability. Just that it's a decent CPU.


    If you're feeling adventurous maybe a Q6600 though.
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    #4  Edited By sodiumCyclops
    @Lunarbunny: thanks man, i was thinking quad but not sure about reliability and OC ability. Do you have any pointers on quad OCing?
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    #5  Edited By Lunarbunny
    @sodiumCyclops: Sorry, no. I haven't really focused on overclocking my stuff for a while.
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    #6  Edited By Absurd
    @Lunarbunny said:
    " Same motherboard here, one of the best and most reliable boards I've run. I'm running on an E8400, but I can't say anything for its overclockability. Just that it's a decent CPU.

    If you're feeling adventurous maybe a Q6600 though.
    "
    Weird, I have the same thing. Runs great
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    #7  Edited By sodiumCyclops

    this is the store i will most likely get my CPU and other parts from

     http://www.ascent.co.nz/Category.aspx?majorcatID=14

    Basically anything the INTEL listings that anyone can recommend from here that has good speed and overclockability.


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