PC Spec Check + What CPU Cooler with Antec900?

platinum87 · 1 Mar 2008 at 22:23

ok so im going to buy the following items

basically, i just wanna check this is ok and im not gonna end up with a "common problem" and be like how did i miss that post? I chose the normal Ip35 instead of pro to save a bit, the Q6600 is certain, and def set on getting 4GB of ram in 2X2GB so if you have suggestions, please

lastly, i need a new CPU cooler, and i have the Antec 900 Case, so what cooler fits in properly and also for that mobo.

Frame352 · 1 Mar 2008 at 22:39

Do you have a budget in mind?

And if you're getting an aftermarket cooler, might as well save another few pound and get the OEM version of the Q6600.

Rest of the spec is compatible, but I'm no RAM expert - someone else will tell you if you can get better value for money

platinum87 · 1 Mar 2008 at 22:43

Green_Giant said:
Do you have a budget in mind?

And if you're getting an aftermarket cooler, might as well save another few pound and get the OEM version of the Q6600.

Rest of the spec is compatible, but I'm no RAM expert - someone else will tell you if you can get better value for money

at or under 500 pounds, all that above + CPU cooler + AS5

retail Q6600 = 6 pounds more + better warranty + resale value

but the most important thing is can i fit Tuniq Tower 120-LFB CPU Cooler (yes i want the LED version) in the 900 case ?

Frame352 · 1 Mar 2008 at 22:47

Well, if you plan on overclocking the CPU, warranty is gone anyway. But yeah, I think I've seen someone with a Tuniq in their 900 in a thread in Case Central. But if it's possible, I'm sure someone with that exact combo will be along shortly and confirm

ins0mn1ac · 1 Mar 2008 at 22:53

Green_Giant said:
Well, if you plan on overclocking the CPU, warranty is gone anyway.

Tuniq will be fine in the 900.

Frame352 · 1 Mar 2008 at 22:58

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Tuniq will be fine in the 900.

Ooops, have I been mistaken all this time?? I was told on this very site that clocking voids the warranty on CPUs :confused:

platinum87 · 1 Mar 2008 at 23:05

Green_Giant said:
Ooops, have I been mistaken all this time?? I was told on this very site that clocking voids the warranty on CPUs

going a bit off topic, but for example Asus/nvidia comes with overclocking software, + they dont give void warrenty warning

btw i wanted to get this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-026-ZA&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

it says 10 in stock, but u cant select and it says no ETA?

ins0mn1ac · 1 Mar 2008 at 23:14

platinum87 said:
going a bit off topic, but for example Asus/nvidia comes with overclocking software, + they dont give void warrenty warning

btw i wanted to get this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-026-ZA&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

it says 10 in stock, but u cant select and it says no ETA?

I'd rather a Tuniq if I were you, but try this if you want a Zalman -> http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-020-ZA&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

platinum87 · 2 Mar 2008 at 12:41

ok so yesterday, i bought, Q6600, tuniq tower led, corsair 620w, and

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-096-OC this ram

and the ip35 pro http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-135-AB

problem im getting worried now about the ram being above the default voltages etc, and the possibility of it not booting up?