possible new computer

[35g700]

Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

that one, that 7 is for Intel and that comes with an MX-2 thermal pad so you don't need thermal paste

just to be clear, this heatsink Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks doesn't need any thermal paste.

 

[veg1992]

just to be clear, this heatsink Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks doesn't need any thermal paste.

yes, no thermal paste needed

sorry about the confusion, I thought you decided on Phenom... my bad

 

[35g700]

no problem, and thanks for all the help

when you said the heatsink is crappy where you talking about the one on the Phenom, or the on the Q6600?

 

[veg1992]

Both, stock coolers blow hard on Dual cores and its even worse on Quad-Cores

thats why a Arctic Freezer Pro 7/64 atleast is a good investment

 

[35g700]

If you are willing to spend more on the motherboard the evga 750i ftw is a great board.

Newegg.com - EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

I found a really good deal on a case and power supply (only lasts till April 30) but the power supply doesn't have an 8 pin connector. What are the main benefits of the evga 750i ftw vs. ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX?

Here is a link the the case with the power supply Newegg.com - RAIDMAX Smilodon Extreme ATX-612WEBP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Computer Cases

 

[veg1992]

the eVGA 750i FTW, is based on the 780i chipset, except the 750i FTW doesn't have Tri-SLI support (which is overrated anyways)

 

[35g700]

the eVGA 750i FTW, is based on the 780i chipset, except the 750i FTW doesn't have Tri-SLI support (which is overrated anyways)

Is it worth it to go with the eVGA 750i FTW worth the extra $50 instead of the ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX?

 

[veg1992]

Definitely

 

[Puddle Jumper]

I think this is the psu that comes with that case.

Newegg.com - RAIDMAX RX-500S ATX12V 500W Power Supply 100 - 120V/ 200 - 240V cUL, TUV, CE, CB, FCC - Power Supplies

I would not use that power supply because it is on the list of brands to avoid in the Updated Power supply guide You would be much better of with a Corsair 550vx or 520hx.

 

[veg1992]

I think this is the psu that comes with that case.

Newegg.com - RAIDMAX RX-500S ATX12V 500W Power Supply 100 - 120V/ 200 - 240V cUL, TUV, CE, CB, FCC - Power Supplies

I would not use that power supply because it is on the list of brands to avoid in the Updated Power supply guide You would be much better of with a Corsair 550vx or 520hx.

nice eye, I didn't even notice the part about the case when I posted my response, maybe he edited his post...

but w.e you're right, Raidmax is both an avoid brand, and its integrated, thats double trouble