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adreen   09-16-2008 at 01:42:25 AM

So I'm going to order my parts this week...need help on one more component.
I have no prior computer building knowledge/experience besides sticking in a new sound card/gpu, and to top it off I have shaky hands!
LOL.
Anyways, here's how it's going to look.

 

GPU : 4850x2 (when it comes out, is it this month/soon for sure?)
CPU : E8400
Case : CM 690
Motherboard : Asus P5Q-pro
RAM : Mushkin 5-4-4-12 4gb DDR800
PSU :Corsair HX620
HD : WD 640GB 16mb buffer

 

Here's my question, what HSF would you recommend for my P5Q/CM 690 combination? I'm looking for something that is EASY to install, fits well on the P5Q, relatively inexpensive (under $50), and cools like a beast (planning to OC 8400 to 3.6).
I really want to get the Sunbeam core contact freezer, BUT I am not very confident in installing it, reading that the fit is really tight on the P5Q pro, might interfere with neighbouring parts, and uses a peg-system that might throw u off. Keep in mind this is my first computer built from scratch...so ya.
PLEASE give me suggestions! I want to order the parts tomorrow morning.


Message edited by adreen on 09-16-2008 at 01:43:48 AM
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adreen   09-16-2008 at 04:03:31 AM
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anyone? :((((

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adreen   09-16-2008 at 04:58:09 AM
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seriously? no one? :(((

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hitch_united   09-16-2008 at 05:23:01 AM
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My man, try a Zalman. Off of the top of my head, im assuming that cpu is LGA775. Those zalmans are great for an air cooled solution. I use one personally and it works great, overclocked a Pentium 4 to 4.0Ghz on air. Reasonable temperatures.

This one is a bit expensive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835118019
Try Ebay for a refurbished one.

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mazda6_stealth   09-16-2008 at 05:41:45 AM
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There are a lot of choices.
Rated #1, but pain to install and could have probs fitting on mobo?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835207004
#2 - also hard to install and possible fitting probs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003
and the one listed above. I decided to go with the one hitch listed because I'm getting an antec 900 an want to see it shine!

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adreen   09-16-2008 at 07:18:25 AM
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mazda6_stealth wrote :

There are a lot of choices.
Rated #1, but pain to install and could have probs fitting on mobo?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835207004
#2 - also hard to install and possible fitting probs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003
and the one listed above. I decided to go with the one hitch listed because I'm getting an antec 900 an want to see it shine!


haha that doesn't help if it's hard to install! :(

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adreen   09-16-2008 at 07:42:34 AM
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I need an EASY to install HSF that's available at NCIX.com :(

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