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Froboy7391_99

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So this is my final check for any issues before I order.

Final Build
CPU
Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz(Overclocking)
http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003

Motherboard
EVGA 680i SLI ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813188009

RAM
Patriot eXtreme Performance 2Gb DDR2-800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820220144

GPU
XFX 7900 GS Extreme 256Mb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814150202

PSU
OCZ Gamestream 600 Watt SLI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817341001

HDD
320Gb Seagate Barracuda Sata-II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148140

MISC
Case-Cooler Master Mystique
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119107
Case Fans-Silverstone 120mm x2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811999344
CPU Cooler-Zalman CNPS 9500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835118223
Thermal Paste-Artic Silver Ceramique
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835100009

Total: $1483.19
After MIR: $1395.19
 
Just so you know, the case does come with a pair of fans(at least in the pictures) Otherwise, I just glaced over everything and it seems fine.
 
Yes I saw but I read the reviews and it said that they were loud/not effective so I decided to get those instead. Thanks for looking it over now to wait for it to be shipped to my uncle in the US and then shipped to me in Canada:)
 
I would get a set of Corsair memory instead of the Patriot memory, because the Patriot requires 2.2V to meet those timings, where Corsair only requires 2.0-2.1V last I checked.

Also, don't get the Zalman CNPS9500. While it cools the CPU well, it doesn't cool the Northbridge, RAM or the Voltage regulators, which usually get quite warm (especially with the motherboard at 500FSB). I would suggest either the Thermaltake Big Typhoon or VX.

Lastly, get Arctic Silver 5, not Ceramique.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835106080 (VX)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835106061 (Big Typhoon)
 
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Ok so I changed it to Corsair and it had the $40 MIR too :)

Which would you choose between the two heatsinks you suggested? I myself am leaning toward the Big Typhoon.

The only reason I chose ceramique was because it isn't conductive
 
Froboy7391_99 said:
Ok so I changed it to Corsair and it had the $40 MIR too :)

Which would you choose between the two heatsinks you suggested? I myself am leaning toward the Big Typhoon.

The only reason I chose ceramique was because it isn't conductive
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I don't really know the difference, but both would be good.

AS 5 is conductive? I've never had any problems with it.
 
Froboy7391_99 said:
Thanks for the help, I'll be going with the Big Typhoon and yes AS5 is conductive and if I get it n my board I mught fry it!
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It's kind of hard to get it on the board, seeing you're taking the CPU out and rubbing the paste onto that. But I've never heard of anyone having trouble with AC5.
 
I'd reccomend getting it a buyxg.com.
Pros: 1 year warranty
Cons: none

price= thirty extra, but with wireless card and quad SLi Ready MOBO (and warranty)
 
Pros: 1 Year warranty
Cons: Some random person built it, you don't have the expreience and knowledge of building it. If you build it yourself, than you don't need a warranty.

EDIT: And how come do I get $1669?

Case: NZXT Nemesis Elite Aluminium Mid-Tower Case 420W W/Window, Temp.Display & Fan Control (SILVER COLOR)
CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 CPU @ 2.4GHz 1066FSB 2x2MB L2 Cache EM64T
Mainboard: (Quad-Core Supports) Asus P5N32-E nForce 680i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard
Memory: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Memory w/ Heat Spreader)
Video Card: SPECIAL!!! NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card
Video Card 2: NONE
LCD Monitor: NONE
HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (160GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
Data Hard Drive: 320GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive
Optical Drive: (Special Price) 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: NONE
Sound: 3D WAVE ON-BOARD 5.1 SOUND CARD
Price: $1669.00
 
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Artic Silver 5 Released Oct 20, 2003
http://overklokking.no/annet/arctic_silver_5/eindex.html
Price: $1.71 per ounce

I could actually find the release date for ceramique but it was considered "new" on 2.19.04
http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/cooling/heatsink_roundup04/index_4.shtml
Price: $2 per ounce

That makes it about a 4 month difference.

Another reason would be that everyone trusted AS3, and AS5 was the same idea just made better. Ceramique was a new concept and would therefore be less trustworthy
 
I have the EXACT same build planned, every single part except the case and heatsink, and i plan to OC and everything with EXACTLY the same setup. Please tell me how it goes, and PM me your OC capability, and the functionality of your system. sweet
 
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