Loejack
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I just wanted some opinions on the components I've selected for my new computer.
1.) This PC will be used for gaming.
2.) 1000 to 1300 budget
3.) Buying from Canada.
4.) I'm not really a fan-boy of any brand.
5.) not using any parts from my old PC except for my monitor.
6.) I've read many of the build threads posted in the last week or so.
7.) I've never overclocked before but I think I'd like to give it a try on this one.
8.) I'll be building this sometime in September most likely.
System specs:
Motherboard: ASUS P5Q Pro
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM: Mushkin HP PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-800 CL5-4-4-12
Video Card: Palit Radeon HD 4870
PSU: Corsair THX650W
Case: Coolermaster CM 690
Hard drive: Segate Barracuda 7200.11 640GB
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-S203N SATA DVD+RW
From what I've read on previous builds and your suggestions I'm guessing that what I've chosen will work pretty well but please make any suggestions otherwise.
Do I need an aftermarket cooler for my processor? If so, which one would you suggest?
Should I add more fans to my case? If so, how many and what brand seem to be the quietest?
Should I get Vista 64 or 32?
1.) This PC will be used for gaming.
2.) 1000 to 1300 budget
3.) Buying from Canada.
4.) I'm not really a fan-boy of any brand.
5.) not using any parts from my old PC except for my monitor.
6.) I've read many of the build threads posted in the last week or so.
7.) I've never overclocked before but I think I'd like to give it a try on this one.
8.) I'll be building this sometime in September most likely.
System specs:
Motherboard: ASUS P5Q Pro
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM: Mushkin HP PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-800 CL5-4-4-12
Video Card: Palit Radeon HD 4870
PSU: Corsair THX650W
Case: Coolermaster CM 690
Hard drive: Segate Barracuda 7200.11 640GB
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-S203N SATA DVD+RW
From what I've read on previous builds and your suggestions I'm guessing that what I've chosen will work pretty well but please make any suggestions otherwise.
Do I need an aftermarket cooler for my processor? If so, which one would you suggest?
Should I add more fans to my case? If so, how many and what brand seem to be the quietest?
Should I get Vista 64 or 32?