Building a New Computer $1000+/- range
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Bodaggit23
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Absolutely.
As unlikely as it may be, if a PSU goes out, it can take other components with it.
You couldn't go wrong with a Corsair TX or HX unit.
CORSAIR 650TX $89.99
I just looked at your current computer...any specific reason for going away from Intel?
I could throw together a pretty killer Core i5 750 (Quad Core with Hyperthreading = 8 virtual cores) build on this budget...
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BillOhio
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i5-750 is a well respected chip but I don't think it is hyperthreaded?
Bodaggit23
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Well I'll be dipped. You are correct sir!
But, even without Hyperthreading, it'll smoke an Athlon II X4...
You won't get the same performance for less money. You'll get decent performance for less money.
Here's what I would do with $1000
$964.90
Shipping would be around $20-30
Intel Core i5-750 $184.99
Prolimatech Megahalems $62.00
(2x) COOLER MASTER 120mm Fans $9.99
GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 $139.99
CORSAIR XMS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 $72.99
CORSAIR 650TX $89.99
XFX HD 5770 1GB Now: $159.99
Seagate Barracuda 500GB $54.99
COOLER MASTER Storm Scout $79.99
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit $99.99
why would you go with that heat sink? i would imagine the copper one that i picked out would have better cooling properties compared to stainless steel...
and doesn't the case come with fans? why would i need 2 more? and where would they get mounted?
as for the i5-750, i would like to get an i7.. but i have no idea which one to pick!
and doesn't the case come with fans? why would i need 2 more? and where would they get mounted?
as for the i5-750, i would like to get an i7.. but i have no idea which one to pick!
Bodaggit23
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Most will agree, that's the best air cooler you can get.
The fans are for the cooler.
Only the top skin is Stainless.
You said you wanted something better... that you can overclock.
You current cpu is only Dual Core, and you could easily get the i5 750 that high.
Drenlin
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The Spinpoint F3 500GB is a faster hard drive for the price. It's up there with the WD Blacks:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
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Bodaggit23
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Drenlin
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They're well designed drives for sure. They're as fast as equally-endowed WD black drives, and use less power than the green drives. The build on them is solid as well...both ends of the spindle secured and all that. Either way I trust them more than Seagate, if nothing else than because of this:
http://www.maxtor.com/home-en-us.html
http://www.maxtor.com/home-en-us.html
but i would have to get separate fans for that cooler... isn't the Zalman unit that i have selected sufficient for cooling for a better price?
as for the cpu, touche...
Drenlin
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If you want to go cheaper on the cooler, grab a Hyper 212 plus:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
On a budget, it can't be beat. It may even be better than that Zalman, which is an aging design. I have one, and my 635(same as a 640 but 2.9GHz) is hovering around 26C right now. Rarely tops 40C under load. I managed to get my chip to a bit over 3.6GHz, which is good for a C2 chip. Yours is a C3 and should do better.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
On a budget, it can't be beat. It may even be better than that Zalman, which is an aging design. I have one, and my 635(same as a 640 but 2.9GHz) is hovering around 26C right now. Rarely tops 40C under load. I managed to get my chip to a bit over 3.6GHz, which is good for a C2 chip. Yours is a C3 and should do better.
another thing that i have been reading is about the arctic silver compound that you have to apply between the heat sink and the cpu...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007&cm_re=arctic-_-35-100-007-_-Product
can someone explain this to me if i dont have it right?
you apply a rice grain sized amount of AS5 to the center of the cpu's topside, and then mount the heat sink and allow the tight clearances to spread out the AS5 naturally?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007&cm_re=arctic-_-35-100-007-_-Product
can someone explain this to me if i dont have it right?
you apply a rice grain sized amount of AS5 to the center of the cpu's topside, and then mount the heat sink and allow the tight clearances to spread out the AS5 naturally?
Bodaggit23
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That Hyper 212 looks sweet, Drenlin. Looks like my Noctua, but with a joke of a price tag. Excellent, especially if it works well. :good:
Yes, you'll need to apply Thermal Compound to the aftermarket CPU cooler.
The method is debatable, but I use the method you stated. (single drop, let the pressure spread it)
Others apply a thin line and manually spread it.
The cooler you get depends on how much you plan to overclock. If you don't plan to, the stock cooler will be fine. Up to you.
The build looks great and you certainly won't be disappointed by it's performance.
Yes, you'll need to apply Thermal Compound to the aftermarket CPU cooler.
The method is debatable, but I use the method you stated. (single drop, let the pressure spread it)
Others apply a thin line and manually spread it.
The cooler you get depends on how much you plan to overclock. If you don't plan to, the stock cooler will be fine. Up to you.
The build looks great and you certainly won't be disappointed by it's performance.
Bodaggit23
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Nah, you don't need a bunch of tools.
Just a phillips, like you said, small pliers for the stand offs, and lots of zip ties.