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2009-08-15 21:41:58
nickb64
formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]
+77|5871|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)
If I get this, what Heatsink should I get that will fit in this case???
Case:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 590 RC-590-KKN1-GP Black SECC / ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$59.99   

Monitor:
ASUS VW224U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$189.99
$169.99
   
Mobo:
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
$109.99
   
PSU:
CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible ... - Retail
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$139.99

Mouse:
Logitech G9 Black 5 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB Wired Laser Gaming Mouse - Retail
-$20.00 Instant
$69.99
   
RAM:
PNY XLR8 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model MD4096KD2-800-X4 - Retail
$111.98
($55.99 each)
8GB total RAM
   
CPU:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGIBOX - Retail
$199.99
   
OS:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
$109.99

Case fans:
COOLER MASTER R4-S2S-124K-GP 120mm Case Fan - Retail
$11.99

GFX:
PNY Technologies XLR8 GeForce GTX 275 896MB GDDR3 PCIe 2.0 Graphics Card    
$199.99

Optical Drive:
Samsung OEM Super-WriteMaster Dual/Double Layer DVD±RW Burner SATA
$24.99

HDD:
Hitachi - Global Storage Technologies 500GB Deskstar 3.5" SATA 7,200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$59.99
Case is 8.3" wide

Also, recommend me a different mobo and DDR3 RAM if it will make a big difference. I was originally planning a Phenom 2 940be, but newegg deactivated, and MicroCenter doesn't seem to carry them at the local store any more. I'd like to keep it within my current budget of around $1500-1600, as low as possible.

It currently sits @ $1423.71 and I'm not sure if my current keyboard is Vista compatible, so I want to leave a little for a keyboard if it's not...

I don't really plan to OC right away, eventually. I might up it to 3.4 ghz like the 965 for the heck of it.

I'm not set on getting that HDD either, it looked decent for the price, and I don't really need more than 300GB even, but extra space is better than no space, lol.

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-08-15 21:42:27)

2009-08-15 23:43:00
CammRobb
Banned
+1,510|6391|Carnoustie MASSIF
Fuck it, OC to 4Ghz, do it you pussy!
2009-08-16 00:05:16
Wallpaper
☺
+303|6254|The pool
Maybe the Scythe Mugen 2?

Also, all USB keyboards are vista compatible, lol. If you have special software for certain parts of the keyboard (non-standard media keys or macro keys) its possible they wont work, but everything else will
My flickr
2009-08-16 07:31:02
nickb64
formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]
+77|5871|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)
So my cheap MS wireless keyboard from 3/4 years ago is compatible. cool, i can wait on getting a good keyboard for a little while then.

I've been trying to check how tall the mugen 2 is, not quite sure it will fit...
2009-08-16 09:04:45
ceslayer23
IN YOUR MIRROR
+142|6621|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

Wallpaper wrote:

Maybe the Scythe Mugen 2?

Also, all USB keyboards are vista compatible, lol. If you have special software for certain parts of the keyboard (non-standard media keys or macro keys) its possible they wont work, but everything else will
i also have the mugen 2, awesome
2009-08-16 09:07:46
Gooners
Wiki Contributor
+2,700|6893

I heard those HDD's are pretty unreliable.
2009-08-16 09:16:26
DUnlimited
got any popo lolo intersting?
+1,160|6724|cuntshitlake

You do not want a Deathstar, go ofr Samsung F1 or Seagate or Western Digital for HD. I also doubt you need 8GB of ram and besides that ram is pretty expensive sort.

As for cooler, maybe Freezer Xtreme.
main battle tank karthus medikopter 117 megamegapowershot gg
2009-08-16 09:40:20
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

mugen 2 is best bang for buck in coolers
3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8
2009-08-16 12:09:11
CrazeD
Member
+368|6933|Maine
Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer. Cheap and awesome.
2009-08-16 12:12:22
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

CrazeD wrote:

Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer. Cheap and awesome.
For 5 dollars more you get much better Scythe Mugen 2.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … =mugen%202
3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8
2009-08-16 12:24:08
CrazeD
Member
+368|6933|Maine
I don't like Scythe, so I'd still pick the Core Contact.
2009-08-16 12:30:30
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

CrazeD wrote:

I don't like Scythe, so I'd still pick the Core Contact.
Thats just you, rest of us read reviews and buy the best for the money.

e: some coolers were good but now competition has really advanced by a mile...

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-08-16 12:31:15)

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2009-08-16 14:14:31
nickb64
formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]
+77|5871|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)
Mugen 2 looks good, but will it fit in the case???

Case is 8.3" wide

So I'm looking at the Samsung F1's, should I get a terrabyte for the hell of it?

I doubt I'll ever need that much space, but you never know, lol...

Also:
Should I get this RAM instead of the PNY RAM? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820227362
It's $6 cheaper for each set of 2 sticks.

I want to get 8GB all at once, because I don't really want to have to add more later...
2009-08-16 14:18:52
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6675|Finland

nickb64 wrote:

Mugen 2 looks good, but will it fit in the case???

Case is 8.3" wide

So I'm looking at the Samsung F1's, should I get a terrabyte for the hell of it?

I doubt I'll ever need that much space, but you never know, lol...

Also:
Should I get this RAM instead of the PNY RAM? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820227362
It's $6 cheaper for each set of 2 sticks.

I want to get 8GB all at once, because I don't really want to have to add more later...
Mugen 2 fits without the sidepanel fan (which is pretty useless anyway).

1TB HDDs are nice, got 2 of those F1 1TBs myself and they are pretty quiet and good.

Yes, definately that OCZ ram. Do you REALLY need 8GB ram tho?
3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8
2009-08-16 14:23:07
nickb64
formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]
+77|5871|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

nickb64 wrote:

Mugen 2 looks good, but will it fit in the case???

Case is 8.3" wide

So I'm looking at the Samsung F1's, should I get a terrabyte for the hell of it?

I doubt I'll ever need that much space, but you never know, lol...

Also:
Should I get this RAM instead of the PNY RAM? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820227362
It's $6 cheaper for each set of 2 sticks.

I want to get 8GB all at once, because I don't really want to have to add more later...
Mugen 2 fits without the sidepanel fan (which is pretty useless anyway).

1TB HDDs are nice, got 2 of those F1 1TBs myself and they are pretty quiet and good.

Yes, definately that OCZ ram. Do you REALLY need 8GB ram tho?
I probably don't need it, but I won't be able to upgrade for several years other than GFX maybe, that's just how it goes with my family...

And AM3 only mobos are somewhat expensive, and newegg only has 3 models, plus DDR3 RAM is rather pricey...

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-08-16 14:37:49)

 

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