CPU Cooler Question

KristianWaring

KristianWaring

KristianWaring

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Hi guys, I have just purchased a Athlon II X3 3.10GHz.
Now as I know it will come with a Stock CPU Cooler, I was wondering will I have to buy Thermal Paste, or will the Cooler already have it pre-applied or come with some?
I am not really bothered about buying branded thermal paste as I wont be OC'ing till I get to know more about it.

Also willl this case fit this Mobo?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-424-AS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-017-OP&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=505

Kris.
 
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KristianWaring said:
Thanks for the quick advice, really appreciate it :)
You guys know anything about the integrated GPU on that mobo?
Will it run WOW by itself do you think?
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Definitely not. If you want to play WOW, I would suggest you get a 9800GT 512MB as minimum (£60). But I wouldn't advise you use the value PSU that comes with that case with any gaming graphic card.
 
Well I am just building the foundations for a budget rig at the moment, buying a new PSU and GPU when I get paid next week!
Was thinking of spending roughly £100 on a GPU, any advice, would you say 500w Banded PSU is good enough for a medium gaming system?
 
corsair cx400 would be my choice if your on a budget and as for the gpu,,try and stretch to a gtx 460 for £129 768mb
 
I would go for the MSI version, I think the Palit gets poors reviews due to the cooler being noisy.
 
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