Upgrade Time! Need some help from the pro's! :D

I'd get the E4300 if I was building a system (even though I haven't learned yet how to overclock either:))

The E4300 has an FSB of 800 MHz (200x4), a multiplier of 9, and a clock speed of 1.8 GHz.
The E6300 has an FSB of 1066 MHz (266x4), a multiplier of 7, and a clock speed of 1.86 GHz.

So while the multiplier is unchangeable, the FSB can be changed. So if you just crank the FSB up to 1066 (266x4) on an E4300, the multiplier of 9 will give your CPU a clock speed of 2.4 GHz, making your CPU faster than an E6400 stock.

So if you could overclock, and some members here could probably tell you how, get the E4300; but if you weren't gonna OC, get the E6300 or E6400.

And actually, I recommend this PSU instead. It's more expensive, but it has a lot less chance of giving out and taking other parts with it than the ones mentioned above. It's not a good idea to skimp on the power supply ;)

Regards :)
 
Thanks guys.

Could I overclock that to 1066Mhz on Stock cooling?

I cant afford anything else after that PSU you see.
 
Yeah, you should be able to take it to 2.4 Ghz on stock cooling, as long as you don't touch voltages ;)
 
It's very, very easy. Just up that FSB to 266 Mhz, and you're done :) Nothing wrong could happen ;)
 
Alright sounds good. I will order the components today most likely :D

You guys are sure this motherboard will be able to take the E4300 up to FSB 266MHZ safely on stock cooling?

Just to make sure I dont mess up you see :p
 
Completely sure. Just make sure you have good case cooling, and mount properly the heatsink.

If you live in a hot city, don't be amazed if it reaches 60 C. It shouldn't harm it :)
 
wolfram said:
Completely sure. Just make sure you have good case cooling, and mount properly the heatsink.

If you live in a hot city, don't be amazed if it reaches 60 C. It shouldn't harm it :)
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Haha thanks man.

I suppose then im slightly lucky...for living in an extremely cold county (Scotland) where its rare for temperatures to go over 10 C!

:)
 
You're lucky, here in Cd. Juarez, Mexico is extremely hot during the whole summer. 40C, 45 C or more during the ****ing day... :(
 
We find little differences in case heat here on the Arizona - Mexico border where daytime temperatures are usually above 103 in the six summer months.
 
I would go crazy having 6 months for summer...I already go crazy with 3 ;) . I love the winter :angel: !
 
raybay said:
We find little differences in case heat here on the Arizona - Mexico border where daytime temperatures are usually above 103 in the six summer months.
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:suspiciou :eek: How are you still alive?!

Guys, I decided to open the old case and remove the PSU...its a 250W power supply so im pretty sure that wont do the job!

Kitty, I do appreciate your one but its a bit pricey...would this one suffice?

http://thermaltech.co.uk/shop/thermaltake-w0069-430w-silent-p-288.html

And heres another issue I came across, will the case size allow for a new PSU and Motherboard?

I may be being too cautious here, but to make sure I took a few pictures (forgive my bad camera work :p) for you guys to decide:

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/6628/dsc0117ds4.jpg
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4504/dsc0118fc6.jpg
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/7825/dsc0119nu6.jpg

Thanks.
 
That PSU is good enough for you. And it should fit your case, it has room for the new PSU.

Regards :wave:
 

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