new build - check my list plz !

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Hi all ! First post, first build.. so lets get stuck in ! :)



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Does anyone here use this mobo / cooler combination? i just wanted to check there's enough room for the zalman.

Speaking of the Zalman - I see it comes with thermal goo - is it any good or should I buy a different paste?

I'd be very interested to hear any suggestions / general opinions y'might have, or any stuff I forgot to add to the list ! :D

Thanks folks ! :)
 
changes i may make

get 4GB of RAM, its cheap and its worth it even if your on a 32bit OS

get a tuniq tower 120 cpu cooler as i know those fit and i think its a better cooler too.

if you are not overclocking and plan to have the cpu for some time as in more than 1 year, get the retail CPU as it has a longer warranty (3 years)
 
Thx for the reply :)

I see that cooler is the one they chose for this bundle with the cpu and mobo so I'll go with that and forget the Zalman I reckon :)

Didn't know that about the warranty - thx for the tip there !


New list time :

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Any extra cables n fixings I might need or will I find 'em all in the case and mobo boxes? I'm thinking I'm all good but may as well ask now ! :D
 
your MB should come with all the cables you need

get extra sata cables if you are extremly picky and because you dont like 45cm red cables with black connectors otherwise go order i say of wait for a second opinion.
 
Great stuff !

I won't order right now - I'm thinkin about collectin it myself 'cos I don't want my parcel dude to drop it :D I can ogle other goodies while I'm there too !

Cheers for the help ! :cool:
 
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