First System Info/Help/Tips

[bmxfreakrider]

if your planning to oc, i would reccomend to get a better hsf. something like this or this

 

[darkop16]

The fans that come with the case should be ok if you don't plan on major overclocking. The after market HSF's are unnecessary too, unless, again, you plan on a major overclock like 3.0 ghz. You should be able to get the e6300 to 2.2-2.4 ghz with the stock hsf. But if you decide to go further then you will need a better hsf.

But a 2.4 ghz e6300 should be plenty fast for ya .

 

[Evergreen]

Alright, I have a new problem.

The current monitor I have is VGA only, while the card I'm getting is DVI
only. Is there an adapter available? Am I ****ed? New monitor the only option?

 

[thirdleft]

Alright, I have a new problem.

The current monitor I have is VGA only, while the card I'm getting is DVI-D only. Is there an adapter available? Am I ****ed? New monitor the only option?

The answer is yes there is an adapter and im pretty sure your video card will come with one.

I agree with darktop, no need for an aftermarket hsf the stock is fine. I got my e6400 to 2.8@1.35V on stock cooling idln' around 45C and a load of 55C, probably could have gone further.

 

[MurdaX]

Don't worry dude if you take a closer look at the specifications you will see that you get and adapter with the video card ok.

 

[Evergreen]

Ah, my mistake