What Should My Page File Be Set To?

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I don't have any options to change memory timings which is odd. I can only link my CPU O/C, Unlink it and set the CPU FSB and RAM mhz separately, or have it set to their auto/default values.

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Don't know man, I can't even look through a manual to see if it's buried somewhere in the BIOS. After you apply the overclock and you're inside Windows try Memset to set the correct clocks. After doing that see if your problem still persists.
http://www.tweakers.fr/memset.html

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It said "ERROR, NOT FOR THIS SYSTEM"

The stuttering problem has went away for now at least. You have now brought to my attention that the timings are incorrect, but I don't know how to fix them.

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I know there are other apps to change memory timings inside Windows I just can't think of them. Used to know several when I was an active member over at Xtremesystems forum. If you have the time I'd look through there and see if you can find an app than can allow you to change the timings from inside Windows.

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Couldn't find such an application. I've also read that the ones that do work are unstable and usually don't work/ crash your computer immediately.

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Another alternative to getting more stability would be to lower your RAM divider again. So instead of it running at 333MHz in the BIOS you could set it to 266MHz. If you fire up CPU-Z and it shows 533MHz then that's the setting. This might help but then again it might not. If it does then it should keep you content until your ASUS shows up.

I just looked up the P6T on Newegg. Are you planning on buying a Core i7 processor? Otherwise your LGA 775 DualCore isn't going to work. If you are keeping the socket 775 and DDR2 RAM be vigilant in your motherboard search. I've seen boards I almost bought but they were DDR3 when I already had DDR2.

If you don't have a lot of money or expansion cards I recently built a computer with this motherboard and a Core2Duo E7500. On the stock cooler I had the CPU up to 3.6GHz with an extra .050V on the VCore. Though, if I were going to buy a new board for myself it would have to be ATX and without an onboard video solution.

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I was thinking about just upgrading to a C2D E7500 and I could keep my mobo. The problem is, the supported ram is only up to 667mhz.

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Possibly, I don't even know what chipset that board is using. The E7500 might not be supported, depends on the chipset and if your stock BIOS supports it. Otherwise you'll have to get a new motherboard, which I would do anyway.

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Possibly, I don't even know what chipset that board is using. The E7500 might not be supported, depends on the chipset and if your stock BIOS supports it. Otherwise you'll have to get a new motherboard, which I would do anyway.

spoken like a true ECS one-timer(cuz noone in their right mind would use one twice) you've never experienced fail until you use an old Athlon with an ECS board, thats a mighty fun combo

core2's good.

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PC Chips FTL. I bought a T-Bird/motherboard/case combo a long time ago and it had a PC Chips motherboard. One day nothing would turn on. I opened up the panel and every, I mean EVERY, capacitor on the board was bulging/leaking.

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I like this mobo! :D http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813130252

I could keep my E2220 around for a while until I want to upgrade and I can upgrade my ram to ddr3 :D!!! I have all the other components, I would probably need to reformat windows xp or buy windows 7 OEM for $120.

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Depends. If your current motherboard has an Intel chipset then there shouldn't be a big issue just installing that one.

[skier]

if you get DDR3 don't get a 775 board, you can only throw so much money at something and expect considerable results, performance wise, only high end DDR3 is better than DDR2, DDR3 1333 or lower is worthless unless you run tight timings.(i'd rather have DDR2 800 over DDR3 1333) with 1600 or better, yeah you'll see some significant results over DDR2

save up for either AM3, or 1156 unless you want to use a core2quad, but here are options that you NEED to buy:
C2Q+DDR3+board=generation behind, absolutely no upgrade path
i5 750+ddr3+board=damn good, cheap-ish and very upgradable

you're looking at getting a board(which you wouldn't use anyway if you went to a DDR3 native CPU, ie Core series or AM3) and RAM for a crap CPU, just hold off to get a good CPU while you're at it and get the right generation, you'll be happier for much longer

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This combo look tight? I can upgrade to a higher i7 in the future and the DDr3 O/C can reach 2133


http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDeal ... mbo.369683

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Should I just get a Core II Quad Q6660? My mobo only supports up to a 1066mhz FSB and that processor has the same FSB which makes overclocking via FSB out of the question. I could buy 4GB of DDR2 667mhz because my mobo only supports up to that amount. Or I could buy a new mobo altogether because mine is so restricted when it comes to everything.

[skier]

looks solid^^

you won't have RAM above 1800MHz for a significant amount of time(unless you want to spend a ton of cash) so if theres a combo with 1800/1866MHz RAM support that's fine, 1600MHz is mainstream right now and will remain for a while until prices drop. and keep in mind the i3 has onchip graphics so overclocking is limited due to more heat output

for the second, meh, i just picked up a Q8300 myself, a C2Q will beat an i3 because its a native quad, and the i3 is more like a triple core, but return on investment is a problem going with C2Q because that board you have is crap, you'd end up buying one shortly down the line anyway i'd look for a combo with an i5 750 personally, the 750 can beat any C2Q clock for clock and has an upgrade path to i7(and you could sell the i5 if you get close to the funds for the i7)

at this point, going C2Q you'll be kicking yourself later no matter what