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  1. Colin
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 02:43:21

    So, Im planning to build a PC. Problem is, I have little to no knowledge on building a PC efficiently and productively. I mean, I can take it apart and know where it goes, I know not to fuck up chips and other stuff like that, but Im not sure what's what. I have a budget of around ~400$, give or take a couple. I was planning to go for this case/shell/whatever cause of its slim capabilities, and it looks nice. http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3.asp?px=FX&scriteria=BA31521 Any ideas on processor/ram? Had some ideas..bear with me:

      [*]i5 processor OR AMD Athlon II X4. [*]~2-4 gigs of ram would be sufficent [*]A DECENT graphics card. No GTX480 OC Power shit-crap-thing GTS-R-X thing. Something that can support the newer games in okay-to-great graphics.
    Keyboard, speakers, that kind of stuff I already have. I can deal with it. Some help would be appreciated :D Also, is 150 a good price for a 22" LED monitor? :p

  2. SPRiNGFiELD
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 11:02:50

    before i go on, i'd say that 400 bucks wont get u too far now for processors , i'd go with i5, i always have a better experience with intel processors than AMD. dunno what u consider newer games but i know that i can run MW2 high on 9800GT, for ur budget, i'd say go for a 4650 or maybe a 4670, it'll suffice u. ram prices are dropping quite a fair bit now, i'll go for 2x 2gb ddr3

  3. JLSpinY
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 11:43:33

    lol, $400 is pretty tight but I'll see what I can come up with. Case and PSU: $60 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119118&cm_re=Cooler_Master_Elite_330-_-11-119-118-_-Product - Coolermaster make pretty good cases and PSUs, I recomend you not to skimp on your PSU as it could brig your whole computer down. If you don't like this you can stick with your InWIn one. Optical Drive: $18 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289&Tpk=ihas124 Processor: $90 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103846&Tpk=phenom%20ii%20x2%20555 - Black Edition so overclocking will be really easy, and with the small chance of core unlocking this is pretty good. GPU: $65 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102892&cm_re=radeon_5550-_-14-102-892-_-Product RAM: $45 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148194&cm_re=crucial_ddr3-1333_2gb-_-20-148-194-_-Product - Cheap and Overclocks well. Mobo:$85 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131656&cm_re=Asus_M4A77T-_-13-131-656-_-Product - USB 3.0, and will unlock cores HDD: $75 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&cm_re=samsung_spinpoint_f3-_-22-152-185-_-Product - Top notch, really fast, if you don't need that much space get the 500GB version. CPU Cooler: $30 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&Tpk=coolermaster%20212 - You should be able to acheave a reasonable OC with this. Total: $468 With a budget of $400 i5 isn't really possible. The cheapest cost about $200 dollars and that'd be half of your budget gone. $150 is pretty good for a 22" monitor. What brand is it? Edit: What the hell are all those -_-s about :P

  4. dekaf
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 14:54:56

    It'll seriously make more fucking sense if you just built a decent computer or something top of the line instead of going with a low-line pc at 400. I mean shit you can build a nice pc but nothing thatll perform to up to date games, software, modern cpu speeds, etc. People crap out on pc parts and end up facing more problems later. I pretty operate all of my vocational centers pcs. Anything you need to know. Hit me up

  5. JLSpinY
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 18:19:21

    Yeah, I'll suggest spending at least $600. It'll be cheaper in the long run as well.

  6. Mike
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 18:46:33

    With 400 dollars, you're going to get something that's going to have to be replaced very soon. At least spend 1000 dollars worth of parts, just to be a bit future proof.

  7. Colin
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 23:32:00

    @Mrgameandwatchavatardude Thanks, Ill consider looking into that :D Its..Acer, I think. Or Asus. Something with an A <_< Also, my friend also recommended that same processor :p Read from the reviews that OC could be possible, but Im not totally sure how to do it :\ @Mike/Dritan: Understood. Then again, this is coming out of my own pocket, and I cant afford anything past 500. I know its exteremely limited, but I have to have some spending money for my car that Im getting next week..so yeah. My friend and I built up on a list; tell me what you think [spoiler=Newegg] Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178222&cm_re=DDR2_PC2-6400_XLR8-_-20-178-222-_-Product Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&cm_re=amd_am3_phenom_II-_-19-103-808-_-Product HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136207&cm_re=750gb_hard_drive-_-22-136-207-_-Product Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128394 GFX Card: ATI Raedeon 150 (or something along those lines) [/spoiler] Case Im still think about. GFX card as well, I have one that might fit.

  8. CrackerJack
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 23:39:07

    What are the advantages om building your own?

  9. Colin
    Date: Tue, Sep 7 2010 23:44:35

    everything. you save like 9000 dollars, and you get to customize everything/anything you want

  10. Mike
    Date: Wed, Sep 8 2010 01:33:22

    Colin wrote: @Mrgameandwatchavatardude Thanks, Ill consider looking into that :D Its..Acer, I think. Or Asus. Something with an A <_< Also, my friend also recommended that same processor :p Read from the reviews that OC could be possible, but Im not totally sure how to do it :\ @Mike/Dritan: Understood. Then again, this is coming out of my own pocket, and I cant afford anything past 500. I know its exteremely limited, but I have to have some spending money for my car that Im getting next week..so yeah. My friend and I built up on a list; tell me what you think [spoiler=Newegg] Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178222&cm_re=DDR2_PC2-6400_XLR8-_-20-178-222-_-Product Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&cm_re=amd_am3_phenom_II-_-19-103-808-_-Product HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136207&cm_re=750gb_hard_drive-_-22-136-207-_-Product Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128394 GFX Card: ATI Raedeon 150 (or something along those lines) [/spoiler] Case Im still think about. GFX card as well, I have one that might fit.
    do you have a job?

  11. Colin
    Date: Wed, Sep 8 2010 02:58:41

    Under the table.

  12. JLSpinY
    Date: Wed, Sep 8 2010 08:29:37

    If you're getting an AMD Phenom II X4 955 I think you should get DDR3 RAM instead of DDR2 RAM. Also when choosing your DDR3 Ram I would advise you do not choose one solely based on the speed. You will have to look at CAS latency as well. Usuall lower CAS latency means that it will have faster timings. The Samsung F3 HDD that I suggested earlier in this thread really is the best all rounder and will be a bit faster than the Western Digital one you have thought about. Can't see any problem with the Mobo you picked though, Gigabyte make pretty good boards.

  13. Colin
    Date: Wed, Sep 8 2010 22:52:29

    But if I get DDR3, wont it be more expensive/ Id have to get a different mobo? Im considering your option of mobo cause of the USB 3.0.. couple of questions, though

      [*]Is there an onboard GFX card? The other one has an Radeon HD 4200 built in [*]How will you know if its PCI-E or PCI- E2.0 (and such) ? Shouldve looked at the picture :facepalm: [*]Does it use the same type of ram, since it has 240 pins? [*]Can USB 2.0 male plugs be used in USB 3.0 female plugs? (Or recievers, whatever. you get it) Or is it entirely different?
    Please excuse my lack of knowledge ><

  14. Jamal
    Date: Wed, Sep 8 2010 23:06:57

    Colin wrote: But if I get DDR3, wont it be more expensive/ Id have to get a different mobo?
    DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION 3?

  15. Mike
    Date: Thu, Sep 9 2010 06:40:28

    Wonder wrote: DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION 3?
    LOL. Colin, just save up to make a better one. That's what I'm doing.

  16. JLSpinY
    Date: Thu, Sep 9 2010 16:17:29

    Is there an onboard GFX card? The other one has an Radeon HD 4200 built in - Yes, If the chipset is ends in a G or GX eg 890G, 790GX, there is onboard graphics.

  17. SPRiNGFiELD
    Date: Fri, Sep 10 2010 02:42:29

    i'll still say DDR3 is worth it though, even if its slightly expensive.

  18. JLSpinY
    Date: Fri, Sep 10 2010 17:12:11

    I think so to, however it won't really make much of a difference in performance. It's just for future-proofing really.

  19. Colin
    Date: Thu, Sep 23 2010 23:14:46

    okay so..personal bump of the thread. Got my processor :D :D Got it about 15 dollars more due to tax..but whatever. updated my list, again; but this one's final. case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121093&cm_re=microatx_case-_-11-121-093-_-Product mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128394 ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178222&cm_re=DDR2_PC2-6400_XLR8-_-20-178-222-_-Product Also got some 120mm fans; one of which ill be mounting onto that giant airscoop-looking thing :D also, Raedeon 4200 HD graphics aint that bad right? Its intergrated into the mobo, and claims it can support 1080p. Read some pretty good reviews about it, but heard about some heatsink-area/mounting issues about it. Should I be worried?

  20. Zombo
    Date: Fri, Sep 24 2010 12:37:19

    what abt buying a barebone, you still save a lot of money, just make sure it has a good power supply

  21. Clyde
    Date: Fri, Sep 24 2010 15:00:07

    ????????????????/// pc's only cost $600? I thought it cost aronund $1000+....wow...so its not so expensive...but how about 22" LCD 8 gig ram 4 ghz cpu 2 tb :C 2 gb video card how much will that cost?

  22. JLSpinY
    Date: Fri, Sep 24 2010 15:54:55

    To be honest there is no need for something like that. But if you're just curoius: A good 22" LCD - $300 8GB RAM - $200 4ghz CPU = an intel i7 hex core overclocked - $1000 2TB HDD - $150 2 x 2GB GPU in corssfire - $1400 A good case - $250 A watercooling setup to cool it all - $500 Total: $3800

  23. Colin
    Date: Fri, Sep 24 2010 20:42:55

    Speaking about watercooling, what's your opinion on coolin systems? Is it worth it to get an aftermarket heatsink/processor cooler? Whats your opinion on watercooling? Is it efficent?

  24. Zombo
    Date: Sat, Sep 25 2010 03:45:30

    watercooling will destroy your budget...

  25. JLSpinY
    Date: Sat, Sep 25 2010 11:24:07

    Watercooling is awesome, but only if you have a really large budget. You may as well get a better processor, than watercool. I would advise you to aircool though. It will improve overclocks quite a bit. Also, what prossesor did you get in the end?

  26. Clyde
    Date: Sat, Sep 25 2010 16:42:23

    jlsyber wrote: To be honest there is no need for something like that. But if you're just curoius: A good 22" LCD - $300 8GB RAM - $200 4ghz CPU = an intel i7 hex core overclocked - $1000 2TB HDD - $150 2 x 2GB GPU in corssfire - $1400 A good case - $250 A watercooling setup to cool it all - $500 Total: $3800
    thx....uhm aren't those specs the perfect pc build for gaming? as in no lag, no delay, etc. + if you have korean/taiwan/US internet?

  27. JLSpinY
    Date: Sat, Sep 25 2010 16:49:49

    Isn't that what you wanted lol. If you wanted the best rig possible it would be nitrogen cooled and have a few more graphics cards and RAM.

  28. Colin
    Date: Sat, Sep 25 2010 20:53:04

    jlsyber wrote: Watercooling is awesome, but only if you have a really large budget. You may as well get a better processor, than watercool. I would advise you to aircool though. It will improve overclocks quite a bit. Also, what prossesor did you get in the end?

  29. Tetsip
    Date: Sat, Sep 25 2010 21:19:13

    IS THIS WATERCOOLING? Except with a computer?

  30. Mike
    Date: Sun, Sep 26 2010 04:09:29

    clyde616 wrote: thx....uhm aren't those specs the perfect pc build for gaming? as in no lag, no delay, etc. + if you have korean/taiwan/US internet?
    If it can run Crysis at max settings, then yes, it's the "perfect" computer.

  31. Clyde
    Date: Sun, Sep 26 2010 11:22:24

    Mike wrote: If it can run Crysis at max settings, then yes, it's the "perfect" computer.
    oh

  32. JLSpinY
    Date: Sun, Sep 26 2010 11:47:05

    Mike wrote: If it can run Crysis at max settings, then yes, it's the "perfect" computer.
    If it could play it at max settings on the triple monitor setup, then it would be perfect. As for the air cooler, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=212%2b_hyper-_-35-103-065-_-Product. (this is for colin's build BTW) If you can afford a more expensive one, get the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154011&cm_re=Tuniq_Tower_120_Extreme-_-35-154-011-_-Product

  33. DistincT
    Date: Sun, Sep 26 2010 12:13:58

    Intel Core I3 Western Digital Black Caviar 1TB HDD Antec Earthwatts 650 Watt PSU XFX Ati Radeon HD5670 Graphics Card Coolermaster HAF 922 Mid-Tower Case Gigabyte Socket 1156 Motherboard Arctic Cooling Freezer XTreme CPU Cooler Kingston Dual 4GB Memory (2GB Each) Accessories :- Windows 7 Home Premimum Razor Gaming Mouse [CHOOSE YOUR OWN KEYBOARD AS IT IS DIFFERENT FOR UK & US]Thermal paste for the CPU Cooler

  34. DistincT
    Date: Sun, Sep 26 2010 12:20:24

    Save up a bit more ;)

  35. thnikk
    Date: Mon, Sep 27 2010 04:57:05

    jlsyber wrote: To be honest there is no need for something like that. But if you're just curoius: A good 22" LCD - $300 8GB RAM - $200 4ghz CPU = an intel i7 hex core overclocked - $1000 2TB HDD - $150 2 x 2GB GPU in corssfire - $1400 A good case - $250 A watercooling setup to cool it all - $500 Total: $3800
    I got a good 22" LCD for $150 and why would you want a 2 tb hdd?

  36. Zombo
    Date: Mon, Sep 27 2010 13:09:17

    needs space for that hd porn

  37. JLSpinY
    Date: Mon, Sep 27 2010 15:54:40

    thnikk wrote: I got a good 22" LCD for $150 and why would you want a 2 tb hdd?
    That build was meant as a joke, as in the parts are to overboard for what a normal person would need. Also, when I say good for the monitor, I mean awesome, like a professional one. Unless you got your monitor second hand or cheaply, it would not even compare to a $300 one.

  38. Zombo
    Date: Mon, Sep 27 2010 17:06:39

    22" is too small you need a 30" monitor to support 2560x1600

  39. JLSpinY
    Date: Mon, Sep 27 2010 19:37:02

    Zombo wrote: 22" is too small you need a 30" monitor to support 2560x1600
    True. And we would need 3 for an awesome triple display setup.

  40. Colin
    Date: Tue, Sep 28 2010 03:56:04

    Zombo wrote: needs space for that hd porn
    Zombo knows wsup

  41. Clyde
    Date: Wed, Sep 29 2010 14:21:52

    ya porn & some games..

  42. Colin
    Date: Fri, Oct 1 2010 00:24:02

    @jlsyber the second heatsink looks..absolutely beastly. Question is, will it fit in http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121093&cm_re=microatx_case-_-11-121-093-_-Product ? I got all of the stuff yesterday, and that the size of the case is freakin puny as fuck. Ive been looking into aftermarket heatsinks/coolers cause I read tons about how the stock heatsinks/fans are noisy/ineffective

  43. JLSpinY
    Date: Fri, Oct 1 2010 21:33:58

    I really doubt it will fit in there. You'll have to look for a low profile heatsink. Pick from http://www.frostytech.com/top5_lowprofile_heatsinks.cfm. They also give you the sizes of all of them so you won't have to worry about them not fitting (if you measure the case properly :P)

  44. Colin
    Date: Sat, Oct 2 2010 01:30:02

    those are for intel processors :\ also; i google'd this: http://www.overclock.net/air-cooling/647983-suggestions-low-profile-cooler-am3-matx.html http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=35-185-129&ReviewNo=1753375&SortField=0&Pagesize=10&IsFeedbackTab=true&rdm=3#scrollHelpful1 This guy has the exact processor, and one of the consumers of the fan has the same model (mine has 2 more ram slots, thats all) mobo as me. Problem is, the guy on the forum has an AM3 processor, whilst the heatsink only accepts up to AM2+. Wat?

  45. JLSpinY
    Date: Sat, Oct 2 2010 17:15:04

    Colin wrote: those are for intel processors :\ also; i google'd this: http://www.overclock.net/air-cooling/647983-suggestions-low-profile-cooler-am3-matx.html http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=35-185-129&ReviewNo=1753375&SortField=0&Pagesize=10&IsFeedbackTab=true&rdm=3#scrollHelpful1 This guy has the exact processor, and one of the consumers of the fan has the same model (mine has 2 more ram slots, thats all) mobo as me. Problem is, the guy on the forum has an AM3 processor, whilst the heatsink only accepts up to AM2+. Wat?
    I think AM2+ and AM3 use the same heatsinks. That heatsink is quite good. You should get that.

  46. Colin
    Date: Mon, Oct 4 2010 03:53:01

    baughhh. i already spent 450 on this computer. spent another 60$ for optical drive and a gfx card. totally forgot about the heat sink :facepalm: fuck me. unless you have a super cheap one to sell to me? :innocent:

  47. nateiskewl
    Date: Mon, Oct 4 2010 04:33:36

    Let's say I have $15,000 to spend on a gaming rig. What's the absolute best everything?

  48. Colin
    Date: Thu, Oct 7 2010 03:11:20

    im kinda freaking out about my pc. cause i applied the cpu cooler wrong, and it left some thermal grease on the processor. i turned around the cooler and applied it there and moved it around, jiggled around with it a little, im kinda scared :\ ill upload pictures

  49. Colin
    Date: Fri, Oct 8 2010 00:46:48

    DICKS. I bought 2.0V ram, and my mobo only supports 1.8 :\

  50. JLSpinY
    Date: Fri, Oct 8 2010 19:22:16

    Colin wrote: DICKS. I bought 2.0V ram, and my mobo only supports 1.8 :\
    Either underclock it, or return it.

  51. KND
    Date: Fri, Oct 8 2010 21:56:06

    fuck x-box

  52. JLSpinY
    Date: Sat, Oct 9 2010 14:38:53

    What? We weren't talking about the Xbox.

  53. Colin
    Date: Sun, Oct 10 2010 04:57:20

    jlsyber wrote: Either underclock it, or return it.
    its up and running, like a beast. it idles at 45*C ^^ THANK YOU! :wub: @KND Que es un "X-box" ? Solemente conozco el "Xbox" y "Xbox 360"

  54. JLSpinY
    Date: Sun, Oct 10 2010 10:50:21

    Sure, no problem. :p

  55. KND
    Date: Sun, Oct 10 2010 18:14:28

    Well this is in the spammers bin isn't it?

  56. Colin
    Date: Mon, Oct 11 2010 23:29:37

    Fuck you, KND. @jlsyber My CPU fan has been running extremely loud lately :\ I dont like it. Do you, yourself, have any recommendations? I got this graphics card for like 40$, fucking sucks. returning it and getting a refund

  57. Zombo
    Date: Tue, Oct 12 2010 15:07:56

    Colin wrote: Do you, yourself, have any recommendations? I got this graphics card for like 40$, fucking sucks. returning it and getting a refund
    uhh what do u expect for 40$...

  58. JLSpinY
    Date: Tue, Oct 12 2010 15:43:50

    Sorry, I don't really know much about graphics cards. I've heard good things about the Redeon 5000 series. If you get the 5770 or higher you'll be fine (their a bit expensive though)

  59. Colin
    Date: Mon, Feb 7 2011 03:01:45

    New PSU/case for my incoming 5770 :woop:

  60. sangara
    Date: Mon, Feb 7 2011 03:30:39

    5850 <3 :wub:

  61. Mike
    Date: Mon, Feb 7 2011 04:29:59

    Colin wrote: New PSU/case for my incoming 5770 :woop: http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs252.snc6/180009_1414612305094_1826170472_753614_580512_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs057.snc6/168749_1414612545100_1826170472_753615_5193342_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs245.snc6/179319_1414612785106_1826170472_753617_3962806_n.jpg
    Did you get that case that iMatt recommended?

  62. Colin
    Date: Mon, Feb 7 2011 05:19:43

    @Mike lolno. I got this case for 25 bucks :D Its okay, really. Theres no wire management cables, but it really does look nifty

  63. Colin
    Date: Mon, Feb 7 2011 05:31:40

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094&cm_re=v3-_-11-133-094-_-Product this is the case i got

  64. UEDan
    Date: Tue, Feb 8 2011 09:58:56

    Colin wrote: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094&cm_re=v3-_-11-133-094-_-Product this is the case i got
    hahah sweet. I got 7 of these exact cases to for the PCs I built at work. Nice case.

  65. Colin
    Date: Wed, Feb 9 2011 03:32:03

    UEDan wrote: hahah sweet. I got 7 of these exact cases to for the PCs I built at work. Nice case.
    Dan posted on my thread. My life is complete. The cases are meh..you cant fit any 120's up on top though :(

  66. Mike
    Date: Wed, Feb 9 2011 04:22:32

    What do you think of my build @UEDan [video=youtube;9m2csFXJhfk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m2csFXJhfk[/video]

  67. Colin
    Date: Wed, Feb 9 2011 05:04:10

    @Mike I shouldve done thattt. But it takes me forever to put the mobo in :p That doesnt sound like you. WAAAIT, I saw your face. You and elden are slicking back your hair now? :p I just got that GPU, for only a hundred bucks :D Its fuking beastly. I ran GTA IV on the highest settings, no lag whatsoever. Downloading crysis and DiRT 2 next :D You got a 1055? :o I wanted to upgrade my computer to that, but I realized it wasnt necessary :p If youe gonna use Speedfan to detect temperatures, it wont detect the gpu, I dunno. It didnt detect mine

  68. Mike
    Date: Wed, Feb 9 2011 06:10:25

    Colin wrote: @Mike I shouldve done thattt. But it takes me forever to put the mobo in :p That doesnt sound like you. WAAAIT, I saw your face. You and elden are slicking back your hair now? :p I just got that GPU, for only a hundred bucks :D Its fuking beastly. I ran GTA IV on the highest settings, no lag whatsoever. Downloading crysis and DiRT 2 next :D You got a 1055? :o I wanted to upgrade my computer to that, but I realized it wasnt necessary :p If youe gonna use Speedfan to detect temperatures, it wont detect the gpu, I dunno. It didnt detect mine
    I've been slicking my hair back for a while, sir. And yeah, I love my GPU, so nice. I'm not using Speedfan, wtf is that yo.

  69. sangara
    Date: Wed, Feb 9 2011 06:25:37

    @Mike Sweet build, I have pretty much everything you have except I've got the 5850, upgraded my mobo from that one to the M4A88TD-V, and it's all about the 1TB Caviar Green, gotta save the planet while storing porn. So very nice build, what did it run you like 1K?

  70. Mike
    Date: Wed, Feb 9 2011 06:56:27

    sangara wrote: @Mike Sweet build, I have pretty much everything you have except I've got the 5850, upgraded my mobo from that one to the M4A88TD-V, and it's all about the 1TB Caviar Green, gotta save the planet while storing porn. So very nice build, what did it run you like 1K?
    Nice, I like your style. I was going to go with the 5850, but I figured I would do ok with the 5770. I'm planning on getting another HDD, so I'll probably get the green. Then I'm going to get a 1 TB external for backups ha.

  71. Colin
    Date: Thu, Feb 10 2011 03:15:48

    Mike wrote: I've been slicking my hair back for a while, sir. And yeah, I love my GPU, so nice. I'm not using Speedfan, wtf is that yo.
    oh, sorry :( last time i saw you was summer of '09. Speedfan allows you to look at the temperatures of your components. AFAIK, it allows you to detect the temperatures of
      [*]CPU [*]Ram [*]HDD [*]GPU
    also, if your fans use a molex connector, you can control the speeds of the fans

  72. Mike
    Date: Thu, Feb 10 2011 03:41:37

    Colin wrote: oh, sorry :( last time i saw you was summer of '09. Speedfan allows you to look at the temperatures of your components. AFAIK, it allows you to detect the temperatures of
      [*]CPU [*]Ram [*]HDD [*]GPU
    also, if your fans use a molex connector, you can control the speeds of the fans
    Ah, that's right. It has been a while. My case already has a fan controller.

  73. Colin
    Date: Thu, Feb 10 2011 04:59:09

    Mike wrote: Ah, that's right. It has been a while. My case already has a fan controller.
    Cool kid! Is it a PCI controller or a 3.5/5.25 bay controller?

  74. Mike
    Date: Thu, Feb 10 2011 05:33:39

    Uh, neither? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067&cm_re=nzxt_phantom-_-11-146-067-_-Product

  75. Colin
    Date: Thu, Feb 10 2011 05:44:19

    Holy shit dude, you bought a full tower case? That thing is fucking beastly. I dont get it, how would you control the fans with that? :?