For AMD video cards, stick with Sapphire/MSI/Gigabyte/Asus. Even HIS depending on the cooler and price.
PC for 2013 Help Please
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wolfeking
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As far as I know silverstone does not make GPUs, only Cases, PSUs, and fan controllers (maybe a few other parts).
Fans can help, but it is not necessary.Will i need a cooling system or can i add a bunch of fans and stuff? (if so what brand do you recommend?) Thanks again
Also note, the smaller the fan you use, the louder it will be.
Don't use that. DDR3-1600 at the least. 1866 is not much more expensive (generally $1 to $5). I would get 1866 or above.
EvanK
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This is some pretty solid RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
For gaming, don't bother getting more than 8GB.
You may also want to consider a CPU cooler, I use the Cooler Master 212, it works great. Just make sure to grab some new thermal paste.
For gaming, don't bother getting more than 8GB.
You may also want to consider a CPU cooler, I use the Cooler Master 212, it works great. Just make sure to grab some new thermal paste.
Eric4753
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Which Gpu cooler should I use?
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ -$29.99
or the
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ -$29.99?
Thanks again
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ -$29.99
or the
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ -$29.99?
Thanks again
SuperDuperMe
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^^^ And quite a bit more money as well.
EvanK
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I think you'll find that there are quite a few people who'd disagree with you on that point, including me. You can easily knock a good 10 degrees Celsius, minimum, off your CPU temp with the Evo and a good thermal paste from a brand like Arctic. Is it the best cooler on the market? No, not by a long shot, but it's definitely better than stock, and it's unbeatable in the value department.
EvanK
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I don't have temperatures from my stock cooler to compare it with as I never installed it, but comparing the temps that I get to those that people have reported with their stock coolers there's a fair difference, up to 25* at times.
I still say go for the Evo, for only $30 it's one hell of a deal.
I still say go for the Evo, for only $30 it's one hell of a deal.
wolfeking
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Problem is you never see the exact same system with exact same settings reported to compare. At 4GHz with a 2600k, I see no more than 5* difference with the same thermal paste (AS5, which is no where near the best), same settings, same case, same wire management, and same motherboard.
OP can get the coolermaster cooler if he wants to, but it is far, far from a good cooler. Even a low end Xigmatek will be better, and cheaper. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233081.
OP can get the coolermaster cooler if he wants to, but it is far, far from a good cooler. Even a low end Xigmatek will be better, and cheaper. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233081.
wolfeking
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I used to think the same thing. But in use, I have not seen any reason to use it. If I was happy running 80+*C, I would just stay with the stock cooler. There are a lot out there that perform better, and are cheaper. Much like trying to go for a CM case these days. Less features for more money when you look at other cases.
Eric4753
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would you recommend a better cooler though because down the road i will probably overclock it to the max.... BTW its my brother who i'm concerned about because he plays 24/7... Are you sure the stock will be good enough?
Also are the intel i7 extreme edition processors any better than the i5 ones?
Also are the intel i7 extreme edition processors any better than the i5 ones?
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wolfeking
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In gaming the EE processors are no better.
Stock cooling is fine as long as you stay within about .08V of stock, which should get you to 4.2 or so, maybe more. The Voltage is what creates heat, not speed. 100000THz @ 1V would be much cooler than 1Hz @ 5V.
Get aftermarket cooling if you want, but unless you are really pushing it right now, you are just wasting money.
And just an FYI, it does not matter how long you play a game, it will never get hot enough to do any major damage. Gaming will not even push your processor to it's highest temp for your setup. For that you need P95 or IBT.
Stock cooling is fine as long as you stay within about .08V of stock, which should get you to 4.2 or so, maybe more. The Voltage is what creates heat, not speed. 100000THz @ 1V would be much cooler than 1Hz @ 5V.
Get aftermarket cooling if you want, but unless you are really pushing it right now, you are just wasting money.
And just an FYI, it does not matter how long you play a game, it will never get hot enough to do any major damage. Gaming will not even push your processor to it's highest temp for your setup. For that you need P95 or IBT.