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Old 03-25-2008, 08:26 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Building new computer - Need GPU and PSU!

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Originally Posted by carnageX View Post
Don't waste your money on factory overclocked cards; You can overclock them yourself and save yourself about $20-30.

Also, raptors aren't worth the price to storage ratio. You can get a 500-750GB SeaGate drive with 32mb (the 7200.11 series) of cache that'll perform just as well, unless those extra 2-4 seconds of program loading time is worth the extra price.

As for a CPU cooler: get a TRUE (thermalright ultra 120 extreme), and one (or 2) of these fans: Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme CPU Cooler for AMD AM2, Intel LGA775
Scythe SY-1225SL12M SlipStream 120mm Fan 1200RPM 69CFM 24dBA


And as for a PSU, one of the most recommendes ones around here is a Corsair 520hx.
agreed also I noticed you have two different types of RAM already in there, and mixing isn't the best idea, especially if they are different voltages and different speeds

but the PC Power and Cooling 610 is still cheaper than the Corsair 520hx and is a bit better with its massive 12v Rail
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