hey all , would like to seek help from the IT bros of sgforums on a gaming rig im thinking of getting , would just like to know if all the parts will fit and no clashes or anything . if you have any better suggestions please feel free to voice them out , thanks.
Core i7 930 + Gigabyte EX58A-UD3R
TEAMXTREEM 1866MHZ 2GBX03PCS
DVD Writer
Western D 1TB 64mb Black
Sapphire HD 5970 2GB DDR5
CoolerMaster HAF932 Case
Corsair HX850 EPS 850watts
Samsung 2433BW Monitor
Microsoft Windows premium 64-bit
Uhh, was there really a need to create a new thread? You could continue your discussion in the original thread, or the stickied thread. THat's what that thread is for, discussion on DIY rigs and advice/suggestion on price.
Anyway, will fit, no problem. The HAF932 is a very good casing. Get a good heatsink to go along with it, like a Megahalem with 2 Noctua 120mm fans (If you feel like not having drab black fans) or 2 AVC 120mm fans (If you prefer performance). A Venemous X is good too, though the best bang-for-the-buck heatsink I can recommend is the Hyper212+. A very good cooler for the price.
Originally posted by Raraken:Uhh, was there really a need to create a new thread? You could continue your discussion in the original thread, or the stickied thread. THat's what that thread is for, discussion on DIY rigs and advice/suggestion on price.
Anyway, will fit, no problem. The HAF932 is a very good casing. Get a good heatsink to go along with it, like a Megahalem with 2 Noctua 120mm fans (If you feel like not having drab black fans) or 2 AVC 120mm fans (If you prefer performance). A Venemous X is good too, though the best bang-for-the-buck heatsink I can recommend is the Hyper212+. A very good cooler for the price.
sorry , my bad .
is the hyper212+ available at pcthemes? cos i cant seem to find it on their pricelist :o btw , any wireless network card to recommend?
Originally posted by ExoFile:sorry , my bad .
is the hyper212+ available at pcthemes? cos i cant seem to find it on their pricelist :o btw , any wireless network card to recommend?
Check the 2nd page, under System cooling fan. You'll find it @ $55.
Wireless network card, I'm not one to advise, since I'l tell you to get any from reputable brands (I use Gigabit LAN, screw wireless)
Originally posted by Raraken:Check the 2nd page, under System cooling fan. You'll find it @ $55.
Wireless network card, I'm not one to advise, since I'l tell you to get any from reputable brands (I use Gigabit LAN, screw wireless)
hmm.. or do u know where i can get a Wall-plugged network extender kit?
Funan, Sim Lim also can.
The brand should be NetGear if I'm not wrong.
Originally posted by SBS7484P:Funan, Sim Lim also can.
The brand should be NetGear if I'm not wrong.
oh thanks , any idea how much is it?
oh btw , should i put it on the floor or on the table? table space doesnt really matter to me.
Originally posted by ExoFile:
oh thanks , any idea how much is it?
oh btw , should i put it on the floor or on the table? table space doesnt really matter to me.
Up to you. I would recommend floor if your case is huge or heavy, unless you sure your table can tahan. I prefer table though.
The hyper 212+ is good for its price, but it does quite badly at removing heat quickly.
So unless on a budget, don't buy the hyper 212+.
Originally posted by Call4ljw:The hyper 212+ is good for its price, but it does quite badly at removing heat quickly.
So unless on a budget, don't buy the hyper 212+.
Does quite badly? It's actually pretty good, and any inefficiency can be due to too much thermal paste or improper mounting. I've used a Hyper 212 (Non-plus) version before and that was one of the better coolers I've ever used, and I've used quite a lot. The Plus version is a lot better.
You'd be surprised at how many people use too much thermal paste or use it wrongly, especially on HDT-style coolers.
dont waste money on 1866mhz rams, 1600 is good enough and not much diff anyway
looking at your rig, why not throw in a ssd since u plan to spend so much?
Originally posted by Call4ljw:The hyper 212+ is good for its price, but it does quite badly at removing heat quickly.
So unless on a budget, don't buy the hyper 212+.
Rubbish.
Bad is spending much on a CM V8 and finding out that it's claimed 'TEC' technology doesn't work.
Hyper 212+ paired with 2 AVC F1225B12V's in P/P will walk all over the V8 and cost less at the same time.
It keeps a Phenom II quadcore idling nicely at below 40.
BTW: 10k posts :D
I meant for overclockers...since normal users wont care about their intel stock fan.
Note that i mentioned "quickly".
As in rising temps during high load.
Originally posted by Call4ljw:I meant for overclockers...since normal users wont care about their intel stock fan.
Note that i mentioned "quickly".
As in rising temps during high load.
Note that ALL COOLERS will have temps that rise quickly under load. I've got a Xigmatek Red Scorpion cooler, and Xigmatek was the pioneer in HDT coolers. Even this one has temps that rise quickly during load.
Originally posted by Raraken:Note that ALL COOLERS will have temps that rise quickly under load. I've got a Xigmatek Red Scorpion cooler, and Xigmatek was the pioneer in HDT coolers. Even this one has temps that rise quickly during load.
My H50 sees that nice lil' hill @3.2GHz :D
hm , 2 questions
1 : which is faster ? the Western Digital Raptor(10k rpm) 150gb or a SSD?
2 : just saw a few videos of the haf 932 case , and its DAM HELL LOUD , any way to reduce the sound? im really sound sensitive =\
Originally posted by ExoFile:hm , 2 questions
1 : which is faster ? the Western Digital Raptor(10k rpm) 150gb or a SSD?
2 : just saw a few videos of the haf 932 case , and its DAM HELL LOUD , any way to reduce the sound? im really sound sensitive =\
The HAF932 has low speed fans, which can be even slower with fan controllers. If you really want to know what's damn hell loud, listen to my rig.
And an SSD beats the VelociRaptor in speed. But use a VelociRaptor (Especially the 600GB and 400GB versions) if you want a balance between speed and storage.
hey , got a few minor changes . back to my old question " will it fit "
Core i7 930 + Gigabyte EX58A-UD3R $765
TEAMXTREEM 1600MHZ 2GBX03PCS $289
Samsung DVD RW Sata $30
Western D 500 GB 32mb Black $85
Western D 300 GB Velociraptor $312
Sapphire HD 5970 2GB DDR5 $919
NZXT Lexa Blackline $158
Corsair HX850 EPS 850watts $282
Samsung 2433BW Monitor $388
Coolermaster 212 Hyper Plus $55
Microsoft Windows premium 64-bit $160
Total $3443
is this better?
Originally posted by ExoFile:hey , got a few minor changes . back to my old question " will it fit "
Core i7 930 + Gigabyte EX58A-UD3R $765
TEAMXTREEM 1600MHZ 2GBX03PCS $289
Samsung DVD RW Sata $30
Western D 500 GB 32mb Black $85
Western D 300 GB Velociraptor $312
Sapphire HD 5970 2GB DDR5 $919
NZXT Lexa Blackline $158
Corsair HX850 EPS 850watts $282
Samsung 2433BW Monitor $388
Coolermaster 212 Hyper Plus $55
Microsoft Windows premium 64-bit $160Total $3443
is this better?
You will need to check with the shop, because I'm really not sure about the Blackline.
And forget about the 300GB VelociRaptors. 2TB Caviar Black drives have similar speeds. If you want a VR drive, wait for the 450GB and 600GB drives to hit the shelves.
Originally posted by Raraken:You will need to check with the shop, because I'm really not sure about the Blackline.
And forget about the 300GB VelociRaptors. 2TB Caviar Black drives have similar speeds. If you want a VR drive, wait for the 450GB and 600GB drives to hit the shelves.
oh , so the 2TB is faster than the 1TB one? or am I getting really messed up :S
Originally posted by ExoFile:
oh , so the 2TB is faster than the 1TB one? or am I getting really messed up :S
The 2TB Black drives shows similar read/write speeds to the VelociRaptor 300GB. It matters on platter density. Denser the platter, the higher the rates. 1TB and 2TB will usually even out, though the 1TB will lose a bit.