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matthewh133   07-03-2009 at 04:55:10 AM

Hey all, I was just wondering if the power supply I have in this build will be enough to run it all smoothly, without pushing it. Also, I've seen a lot of people with thermal paste in their build lists. What exactly is the use of this and will I need something like http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] ts_id=6738 when I purchase mine? Thanks a lot guys

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Memory: OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 Platinum 3x2GB - $165.00
GPU: 2 X Sapphire Radeon HD4890 - $289
PSU: Corsair TX-750 750W Power Supply - $205
CPU Heatsink: Scythe Mugen 2 CPU Cooler - $79
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB - $90


Total: $828

MSY

CPU: Intel Core i7 920 1366pin-series - $390
Motherboard: G-B EX58-UD4P - $324
Case: CoolerMaster HAF 932 Case - $209
Optical Drive: SATA SONY - $39

Total: $962

Complete Total: $1790

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Lavarin   07-03-2009 at 05:22:33 AM
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Hey matt, unless you'll be overclocking, you can make do with a 550W PSU :)

Thermal paste is usually applied to the CPU, so that it better conducts heat towards the heatsink/fan assembly.

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matthewh133   07-03-2009 at 06:41:57 AM
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Thanks for the reply mate :) Yeah I will be doing some overclocking, hopefully getting the i7 to 3.2, maybe 3.6. Not sure how that will go yet, may be harder than I have read. Will see I guess! Thanks again. Will have to do some reading as to where to apply the paste :)

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cmichael138   07-03-2009 at 03:23:54 PM
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There are many articles on the internet regarding how to apply thermal paste. Just remember, a little goes a long ways as you only want to fill the tiny crevases betwen the HS and PSU.

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cmichael138   07-04-2009 at 03:28:03 AM
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Sorry.....HS and CPU.

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Bronze CPUs badge jsc   07-05-2009 at 03:15:50 PM
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Corsair 750TX - good unit. Very conservatively designed. Most other vendors would have called it a 1000 watt PSU. One of the other tech sites tested one. It stayed within specs past 900 watts before it electronically shut itself down.

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