best amd overclocker?

[sykokilla77]

Im putting together a new computer and I want to know is a good AMD 64 CPU with good overclockability for the dollar.
here is what Im looking at so far.

AMD 64 3500+ 90nm
MSI K8N NEO2 platinum
crosair value select 3200 1gb(512x2)
Thermaltake Venus Fan
Antec case (like old Alienware)
Logitech Lazer MX1000 (because when i made quick movements in HL2 on my mouseman it would go crazy)

I was looking in newegg but then the cpu shot up like a mother*******er and now im looking at this site called
Chiefvalue.com really good site

Thanx

 

[GPRT]

The 90nm A64s are very good overclockers as they run cooler than the old 64s, giving more room to overclock. Put a thermalright xp120 heatsink and a decent 120mm fan and you're laughing.

 

[Washuu]

Hehehe I just bought a 90nm 3200+ A64 + xp-120 heatsink! Just need motherboard, video card, and one of those 120mm fans!

Tis going to own....

Oh and btw, what is the best choice for a 120mm fan? This will probably help syko if he gets that xp-120 ( which i definately recommend also )

 

[Phisionary]

I've heard good things about panaflo fans. Only one I'm familiar with ATM.

 

[blackeye]

with the motherboard you plan on getting it might not be possible to put a 120 mm heatsink on it.

The motherboard and heatsink in my sig make a very tight fit. The heatsink is about half a centimeter away from the videocard. So be careful to check the measurments.

 

[[Matt]]

You're going to need some better ram than that value pc3200 if you really are serious about overclocking. I doubt you would be able to get past an FSB speed of 215MHz or 220MHz tops! I can run my 130nm newcastle 3500+ at 250FSB*10 without a problem with my Ballistix PC4000. Im pretty sure with some good cooling on that 90nm Winchester 3500+ you could run at 250FSB*11 using PC4000 for a clock speed of 2750MHz!

 

[blackeye]

might also want to read this.

http://www.hothardware.com/viewarticle.cfm?articleid=613&cid=1

 

[Asus]

If you are OCing on the Athlon 64 platform you will want a good set of memory and a board that can get you up there. You can settle for a 3200+ 90nm Athlon 64 though. But don't scrimp on the memory if you plan to really OC.

Memory review on Athlon 64

 

[sykokilla77]

Wow thanks for all the great replys. this helps alot Ill look into all of you recommendations and treat them all as equal.

thank you all

 

[sykokilla77]

will I be able to use the 4000 crucial ballistix on my motherboard which says it supports DDR 400/333. i always thought 400 was 3200