Trying to spec my 1st build.
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the case is good, its more personal preference than any other component, lians a great build quality and will last ages.
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Silly to **** off expensive cases until you have actually owned one, the difference between cheapy cases and the Silverstones and Lian-li's is enormous. Well worth the extra imo. I went from an NZXT case to a Lian-li V2100+ and there is no way i'd go back now. Mr bon it may be worth looking at the Abit ip35 if you want to build the system now, its the P35 board that is most often recommended and with good reason. Otherwise just wait for the P45 boards. Also, if you want a keyboard go for the one you suggested, the Aurora brushed aluminium, I just got one with my new build and I love it, best keyboard I have owned.
Other than that the build looks really good.
Other than that the build looks really good.
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Doh!
But Logitech make some USB based remotes
EDIT: Thermalright Ultra-120 fan not included & you'll need that
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Yeah, I am going to wait for the new tech and see what prices are like.
Actually, theres a huge downside on that keyboard. No Media buttons
Might go for something else now.
...Just to confirm, this is a wireless keyboard right?
EDIT: No its not wireless, this keyboard is a no no for me now :/
EDIT 2: If I get the diNova, then I wouldn't need a media remote huh? all in one on the keyboard.
The diNovo Edge looks good, but then theres no number keypad.
Doh!
But Logitech make some USB based remotes
EDIT: Thermalright Ultra-120 fan not included & you'll need that
Would I really need a fan if I don't really intend to overclock at first? and if I do later on, it will be very mild overclocking.
Well I suppose a fan is better than no fan...right?
I think he meant this one Abit IP35 Pro
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what do you think the answer to that question is?
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I think I'm going to go with the IP35, and not the pro version, as I don't see a need for the PCI-e, and can't see any other benefits for the extra cash outlay.
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my bad,.,, i meant...
"I think I'm going to go with the IP35, and not the pro version, as I don't see a need for the eSATA 3G, and can't see any other benefits for the extra cash outlay."
With the Quad-Core you can not get away with no fan, well at least not for very long. But with that beefy cooler you can use a low spinning (= virtually silent) one. Make sure you get something with 4-pins A.K.A. PWM
its Pulse Width Modulation, its another way of controlling the speed of a fan. 3 pin is ok thoWhats PWM.
None of the Noctua's are 4 pin
With the Quad-Core you can not get away with no fan, well at least not for very long. But with that beefy cooler you can use a low spinning (= virtually silent) one. Make sure you get something with 4-pins A.K.A. PWM
Just a thought, is that the same with the Tuniq Tower? Because everytime I see this heatsink. No one uses a fan...
The original one you selected would be a good choice in terms of an upgrade pass. You would need a suitable crossfire board however. One of the high end Asus boards. I have both a raptor and F1 and i would have it any other way. The raptors seek times own the F1 so it feels more snapier as an OS only drive. The F1 however with it's superior read speeds or good for games etc. You could just buy a VeloRaptor and get the best of both worlds?
+1 *hugs GT*. Although not sure with regards to the 24" monitor you are buying. The GT will struggle at high res.
People speed allot because of the cooling benefits / aesthetics.
You could get the antec 1200 as the price is pretty resonable and the air cooling will be unrivalled for that price.
My 2c.
The fan is in the middle.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh, that black thing sticking out the bottom of the heatsink is a fan? lol
Why have I not noticed it before?
EDIT: The Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler features a unique 9 blade fan in the centre of cooler which offers better performance than a regular 7 blade fan mounted on the outer of the heatsink.
HA.
Why have I not noticed it before?
EDIT: The Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler features a unique 9 blade fan in the centre of cooler which offers better performance than a regular 7 blade fan mounted on the outer of the heatsink.
HA.
Mhmmm, yes, about the motherboards, I was just thinking of downgrading from Asus P5k Premium, to something that costs a little less... something like the Asus P5kc Combo @ £70ish
As I dont need all those features.
As for the new P45, there aren't any reviews yet. So I dunno, plus do I need such a new MoBo? Im sure a P35 would do me fine, while keeping costs down aswell as knowing its got many good reviews, plus if I get any problems during the build then theres a bunch of info and folks who actually have knowledge of the P35 MoBo's
But I suppose a plus side on the new P45 is the energy efficiency they have considered on these boards. I'm all in for energy efficiency...
As I dont need all those features.
As for the new P45, there aren't any reviews yet. So I dunno, plus do I need such a new MoBo? Im sure a P35 would do me fine, while keeping costs down aswell as knowing its got many good reviews, plus if I get any problems during the build then theres a bunch of info and folks who actually have knowledge of the P35 MoBo's
But I suppose a plus side on the new P45 is the energy efficiency they have considered on these boards. I'm all in for energy efficiency...