Opinions please :)

niteflite01 · 3 Feb 2007 at 20:13

Heya all,

I'm looking to future proof my set up a little bit (I currently have an AMD 4000+) and have a play about with some more overclocking. And of course jump onto the c2d bandwagon and all that entails!

I don't want to spend too much, but would like to get the CPU to 3GHz!

What do you all think of this please?

niteflite01 · 3 Feb 2007 at 20:23

I should add, I already have the gfx card (7800GT which will do for now) and the usual CD drives, case, 650W psu etc etc

Rob43 · 3 Feb 2007 at 21:23

Looks good mate

niteflite01 · 3 Feb 2007 at 22:19

Thanks very much

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 3 Feb 2007 at 22:37

Van Diemen · 4 Feb 2007 at 02:07

Nice, but i would drop the AF7 Pro & get somin like the Tuniq Tower

niteflite01 · 4 Feb 2007 at 10:55

Van Diemen said:
Nice, but i would drop the AF7 Pro & get somin like the Tuniq Tower

I would do but I'm a little nervous as to how to install such a cooler. It seems complicated and I lack a bit of confidence?

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 4 Feb 2007 at 11:08

niteflite01 · 4 Feb 2007 at 11:40

Okay, I've ordered and swapped the Freezer 7 for the Tuniq Tower. I hope I can install it!

Hen_Dawg · 4 Feb 2007 at 11:42

You can't really go wrong with that setup. Post when it's all setup

niteflite01 · 4 Feb 2007 at 11:44

Will do, thanks very much

It's arriving on Tuesday - can't wait!

I was tempted to chuck in Vista too - but I'll hold off until the Nvidia driver issues are sorted I think.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 4 Feb 2007 at 13:34

melbourne720 · 5 Feb 2007 at 13:00

niteflite01 said:
I would do but I'm a little nervous as to how to install such a cooler. It seems complicated and I lack a bit of confidence?

I installed mine, you'll be fine. Put the back plate on before you screw down the mobo to the case/plate though

Any problems, post here and I'll find it.

Also, if you find it is loud then replace the fan (5 minute job). I did and it was very worthwhile.

niteflite01 · 5 Feb 2007 at 14:50

Cheers

I've been reading up on the installation and it seems fine enough. One thing - do I need to stick down the backplate too? I've seen a few people say it's best to not use the sticky stuff?

It's all arriving tomorrow so I can't wait to get tinkering

Van Diemen · 5 Feb 2007 at 14:59

niteflite01 said:
Cheers

I've been reading up on the installation and it seems fine enough. One thing - do I need to stick down the backplate too? I've seen a few people say it's best to not use the sticky stuff?

It's all arriving tomorrow so I can't wait to get tinkering

Dont stick the sicky stuff to the mobo, it is very hard to remove. install the cooler with the mobo out of the case, (very easy) you can hold the back plate on with some masking tape or blue tack then remove the tape once the cooler is installed.

niteflite01 · 5 Feb 2007 at 15:12

Yeah I always install the CPU, cooler and RAM before I put the mobo into the case with all of the systems I build

All noted about not using the sticky stuff - thanks very much indeed. I knew I'd read it somewhere around here. Is the tape/blu tack necessary or will I get by without it I wonder?

melbourne720 · 5 Feb 2007 at 16:43

You'll need to use something to keep it in place. Once its on with the glue that comes with it, its on. For good.

I did it though, as I don't plan to swap my mobo every month...

niteflite01 · 5 Feb 2007 at 17:49

I'm planning on sticking with this set up for a while too, but if something goes wrong and an RMA is needed etc, then I think I'll try to do without the sticky stuff

niteflite01 · 5 Feb 2007 at 18:25

I have a question actually. I think the Tuniq comes with thermal paste?

Do I follow the usual one straight line of grain of rice sized paste down the centre of the CPU's heatspreader thing for applying it - or another method?

Van Diemen · 5 Feb 2007 at 19:02

niteflite01 said:
I have a question actually. I think the Tuniq comes with thermal paste?

Do I follow the usual one straight line of grain of rice sized paste down the centre of the CPU's heatspreader thing for applying it - or another method?

You may need to spread some of it over the CPU the do one strait line. The TIM that comes with the Tuniq is very good, but its a bit hard to spread. You'll see what I mean