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torez:

Ammitz,
Your ram is too slow for your cpu.  You listed PC667 which is PC2-5300.  Your FSB runs at 800 MHz for which you want PC2-6400 memory.

The motherboard (MicroATX) has two memory slots only, so you have to decide if these 2x1GB sticks are enough for later.  Check 2x2GB prices and make your choice.  These days ram is pretty cheap, so extra $25 could get you 2 GB more.  Keep in mind that 32-bit OS will be able to see around 3.2 GB Ram.  You would need 64-bit OS to see more.

The mobo has built in Intel video (which I hate), but has PCI-Xpress as well, so it should be fine.

Link to mobo just for reference:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3250953&csid=_25

torez:

Have a look at this Asus P5G41-M LE/CSM mobo (it's newer):
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4965066&CatId=1533

It supports faster FSB (front side bus), so you could potentially get a faster cpu, if you want to play some even higher end games in MAME. 
This cpu would go nicely with the mobo:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4675209&CatId=2851
Make sure you get PC1066 or faster memory.

This is much better overall deal/value in the long term (at least for my applications).
Again, links are for reference, as the prices might be different from where you are getting it from.

If you think long term and assuming that nothing breaks, you can easily use this setup for next 10+ years.  I think during that time there *might* be a decent PS2 emulator;)

Beretta:

the 5200 really shines when you over clock it and although it varies processor to processor most over clock fairly well which is why they are attractive for their realtively low price but large margin of performance when overclocked.

not that they are'nt bad even at stock speeds, just much better when OC'ed.

there is nothing wrong with board you've choosen, but intel boards generally lack the ability to overclock.. it's still possible but wont get as far and will have to fight for every mhz.

i'm a big fan of gigabyte they have boards in just about every price range and they're top quality.. they also in general over clock very well.

IF you overclock also make sure you get a aftermarket cooler.. there area  lot of great ones out tthere i have a zerotherm 120 which i've been happy with and it was only 13 bucks after rebate..

but there are many other great heat sinks out there.. the stock heatsink that comes with the 5200 is really only adequate for stock speed usage.. and even then the temperatures wont be great.

it's always good to have a aftermarket cooler on your processor even at stock speeds as it will keep the chip must cooler then the stock one.



ammitz:

Thanx for all you expensive advices, my budget has been blown away  :laugh:.

MOBO: Gigabyte GA-EP43-UD3L Intel P43 ATX DDR2
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E6300 Processor BX80571E6300 - 2.80GHz, 2MB Cache, 1066MHz
RAM: 1gb x2
HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB 16MB SATA

I got it assembled. (My first time doing it so that was nice trying) But suddenly i realised that there was no connection between my computer and the monitor.... :banghead:

Forgot to buy a videocard and there was not a build in in the MOBO :hissy:
.... Have to that first thing monday morning.





Beretta:

you could always temporarly stick a pci video card in it, till you pick get a nicer PCI-E

would at least give you access to the system for testing.

setup looks good, that chip you have is running at 2.8ghz with a FSB of 266 (quad pumped to 1066), a multiplier of 10.5

usually intel multiplier locks their chips..

ergo the OC will come in the form of a faster FSB, you should be able to quickly over clock it to 333mhz bus (quad pumped to 1333) @ 10.5 = 3.5hz

relatively easy, infact i'd bet you would'nt have to pump any voltage, heck you might even be able to drop the voltage a bit.

i have a ep45 board similar to the one you got, yours is based on p43 express chipset, mines p45, both are pretty much the same thing.. although you "might" hit a fsb wall of 400ish (quad pumped 1600mhz).. but thats still a lot of room

for testing i suggest a program called "intel burn test"
and run it for 10 cycles every time you make an adjustment while over clocking.

once you got to a speed you're happy with i suggest you run it for at least 100 cycles.
it will take a few hours.


WARNING if you do not have a good aftermarket heat sink do not run that program.. it will push your processor to the max and it will heat up RAPIDLY.

infact no program out there i've seen can push a processor harder then intel burn test, not even prime95, so this is really a worse case scenario.. not only is the test good at fishing out buggy processors but it will also give you a WORSE case scenario temperature wise, since i've yet to play a game or run a application that could heat the cpu as much as IBT.

then again if you are overclocking you should already have a aftermarket to start with..

i suggest you keep your eye on the processors temperature the first 10-20 mins of running the program.. to see what it's gonna max out at.. you should be ok up to about 60c, iirc max operating temperature on that chip is 70c so i would'nt let it get above 65 just for a margin of safety.

you can use the supplied utility for temperature or you can get another program i use core temp, and CPUID HWmonitor.

remember when overclocking to go slow, make only 1 adjustment at a time.. it might take a few days to pound out a 100% stable OC that you are happy with.. especially if you push it to the max.

also it's handy to write down your changes so you can keep track.

good luck mate.

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