Quick spec (and noise) check

meLonFarMer

meLonFarMer

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Asus GeForce 8800 GTS HTDP 320MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-5300C3 667MHz Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT12864AA663)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
Antec P182 Super Midi Tower Case - No PSU (Gun Metal Black)
Gigabyte GA_P35C_DS3R (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 & DDR3 Motherboard
Pioneer DVR-112DBK 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter - (Black) OEM
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB 5000AAKS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM
Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-520HXUK)


Just want to check the above looks decent. Planning on some gentle overclocking (probably just oc the chip to run at the same fsb as the memory default speed).

The other thing that is a big concern for me is how loud the components are. My current rig is far far to loud (especially the 550w antec PSU and my liteon optical drives). So i'm wondering if any of the components i've chosen could be replaced with quieter models/brands?
 
stickroad said:
Looks good. Just change the DVD Drive to a SATA one:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-084-SA&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=349

Maybe go for a CPU Cooler like the Noctua or Tuniq Tower if you would like to get that extra performance out of your chip.

Should be a nice quiet system you have their. :D
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Cheers for the reply.

I'm less worried about bleeding edge performance than i am about the noise of the rig. So i'll probably stick with the retail hs/fan (as they tend to be quiet) ... even if it costs some overclocking potential.
 
if u go for a bigger cooler not only will it cool your cpu better but also be quieter.

My E6300 at stock was less than 20 degrees, my HSF stopped spinning as it wasnt needed.

Get a Scythe Ninja, you wont hear a thing.
 
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