im getting windows 7 when it comes out, i gotta mouse, keyboards and games, and im not gonna get speakers straight away
and sorry if this is a dumb question but what's Thermal interface material
TIM is the goo makes the connection between the CPU housing and the heat sink/fan. Some form will probably come with the HSF, but you'll get better cooling performance using one from the list.
And since I didn't say it before, your build looks good. Don't know that hsf though, but Frosties likes it. Good choice.
Message edited by skora on 08-15-2009 at 08:25:37 AM
hi again i would not buy the Prolimatech Megahalems, go with the thermalright Ifx-14 if you can, it beats any other cooler out there, including the Prolimatech Megahalems and TRUE. xibitlabs review results.
i dont work for thermalright, i just think this is an excellent product that gets neglect, but is perfect for enthusiasts.
Thermal Interface material also known as thermal paste, which is the silver goo on the stock heatsink. For your HDD I would get a WD Black 1 TB as I prefer WD over Seagate even more after Seagate's 11 series. For RAM I prefer this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227381
I consider that review to be a better comparison because all coolers used the same fan running at the same speed. Actually, any of the top ten will do a good job.
I like AS5 or MX-2 thermal material. It does not make an important amount of difference. Application is important though. The secret is to use the proper amount. Too much is really bad because it acts as an insulator. Use just enough to spread out and fill in microscopic imperfections in the mating surfaces. It is hard to use too little. Go to the thermalright web site to see a pictorial tutorial on how to apply tim.
I consider that review to be a better comparison because all coolers used the same fan running at the same speed. Actually, any of the top ten will do a good job.
I'd be thinking that the best test is the stock fan running at stock speeds
I'd be thinking that the best test is the stock fan running at stock speeds
You have a good point if you will be using the stock fan at stock speeds. If you will be overclocking, and want the most effective cooler, look at the overclocking results with the same fans and speeds to compare among the candidates.
You have a good point if you will be using the stock fan at stock speeds. If you will be overclocking, and want the most effective cooler, look at the overclocking results with the same fans and speeds to compare among the candidates.
My theory blows when you get heatsinks that ship without fans and the only alternative is to fit your own
My theory blows when you get heatsinks that ship without fans and the only alternative is to fit your own
Not entirely blown. When a cooler ships with a fan, it is usually useable, and you need a good reason to change it out. Those who do are probably not too worried about the cost, and just want the best. For the most part, any oem cooler is decent and will do a fine job of running cooler and quieter than the stock heat sink.
Hope this helps out, I cross checked a few Australia Online Computer Parts stoes and came up with the best prices for you. Good Luck on your upcoming Build.