[jtroutma]

Assuming your board is not a top brand and it is not an nForce2 chipset; I would keep the 2000+ and just get a little more kick out of it. IF you could get that chip up to 2Ghz, that should be more than enough.

As for the key to making HSF OC a success, use a nice LARGE heatsink, 80mm fan with a nice amount of CFMs, and PLENTY of airflow through the case (even better, just plenty of air flow OUT of the case). Like I posted earilier, the Thermatake SK7 with a Sunon 80mm (rated 39.0CFMs) worked great at getting the heat away from the chip. Then I had another 80mm (generic) pulling air from the side of the case in directly over the HSF. Finally, I had one more Sunon 80mm pulling air out the back of the case. I can say this much, it was quiet and relatively cool.

As for the new memory, STAY AWAY from OCZ. I have heard nothing but bad things about them........thats all I can say. I have had increadily good luck with Corsair and you do get what you pay for.

IF you decide to get an nForce2 MB, then it would be to your advantage to get at least PC3000C2 memory. Almost all the nForce2 MB can hit 180FSB without modifications or extra voltage to the chipset. In that case, crank up the FSB as high as you can and be satisfied with 166+ FSB. Dont get PC3500 RAM unless you are committed to hitting 220+ FSB.

If you have/get a non-nForce2 MB, crank the FSB up a bit and then max out the Multipier on the chip (if possible). In this case PC2700 RAM should be all that you need.

I have heard good things about that Zalner video heatsink cooler; probably would be a good investment with adequet air flow through your case.


Good luck.