Meaker is going HEX.

[Meaker]

Well I have just placed an order at scan for one 1055T hex core CPU.

At the moment I had migrated to a MSI 890GX motherboard, 550BE and 4GB DDR3 (1333 6-6-6-20).

This was a test platform to test if I needed a black edition CPU. Well I am happy to report that the board will exceed 300Mhz HTT so I went ahead with the 1055T.

I also have an HD5850 on the way and I will likely replace my HD 5830 rather than crossfire with it, even though it clocks to 1110/1400 (1050/1350 24/7).

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

This thread on the overclocking the Phenom II X6 should be useful:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...php?t=18139834

I know you got the HD5850 1GB for under £200 but wouldn't it have been better to get for of the cheap HD5830 cards from Aria for under £160?

[Meaker]

I got it for £180 delivered, about £20 more than the 5830. I have a VF-1000 to put on it lying around and it's got software voltage control.

I decided to stick with the 5850 by itself and get a hex core CPU to have a play since the first batch are clocking so well.

[nibbler]

GL with it, you just game or have more thread-intensive needs?

[Meaker]

Benchmarking and gaming.

[Meaker]