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hey im about to get this stuff and i was checking to make sure everything would work together
Processor - I7 920

Motherboard - Asus p6t

Graphics Card - 2 x Gainward GTX 275

Case - CoolMaster RC690

Harddrive - Seagate SATA 1tb

DVD Drive - SATA Samsung

Power Supply - Corsair 850w

RAM - 6G Kit(3x2G) DDR3 1600 G.Skill-NQ

Monitor - ASUS VW246H Black 24" 2ms

CPU Cooler - Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler

Do i need anything else?
Thanks in Advance

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Thermal interface material.

Like OCZ freeze or Artic Silver 5.
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index. [...] &Itemid=62

OS, keyboard, mouse, speakers, games to play?

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Reply to skora

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

Reply to ResidentNumb3rs

oh and the CPU is an Intel Core i7-920

Reply to ResidentNumb3rs

Look at my tag line, I like all questions.

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.


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Ok. thanks for all the help :)

Reply to ResidentNumb3rs

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.


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i dont work for thermalright, i just think this is an excellent product that gets neglect, but is perfect for enthusiasts.

GL

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Reply to freezed1

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

Reply to anonymousdude

The build looks good. The prolimatech is probably the best cooler out there. Read this:
http://www.frozencpu.com/resource/ [...] d=JqPuITTJ

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.

Reply to geofelt

geofelt wrote :



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

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Outlander_04 wrote :

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.

Reply to geofelt

geofelt wrote :

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

Reply to Outlander_04

Outlander_04 wrote :

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.

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Lets see what we deals we can find for you in Australia.

CPU
Intel BX80601920 CORE i7 920/ 2.66GHz/ 4.8GT QPI/ 8MB CACHE/ LGA1366 $397.00 inc.GST
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] 66GHz.aspx

Case
COOLER MASTER RC-690K BLK EDITION SPANEL RC-690K-KWN1 $132.00 inc.GST
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] ITION.aspx

Mobo
Asus P6T LGA1366, X58 $368.00 inc.GST
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] B1600.aspx

HDD
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB WD1001FALS 32MB Cache $145.00 inc.GST
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] ts_id=7890

Ram
OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800 Platinum 3x2GB OCZ3P1600LV6GK CL 7-7-7-24 $205.00
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] ts_id=8648

Graphic Card
2x GAINWARD GEFORCE GTX275 896MB D3 2DH GS PCIE 426018336-0582 $310.00 inc.GST each
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] 3_2DH.aspx

Monitor
ASUS VW246H LCD Monitor - Black 24", Widescreen, 2ms, 1920x1080 $389.40 inc.GST
3-year system warranty, 3-year panel warranty
http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/95329/ [...] VW246H.asp

PSU
850W "Corsair" TX-850 ATX Power Supply $227.00 inc.GST (1 year Warranty) PCI-Express Connector 4 x 6+2-Pin
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] upply.aspx

Corsair HX-750 750W ATX Power Supply, 140mm fan, Flat Modular $227.00 inc.GST (7 years Warranty)
PCI-Express Connector 4 x 6+2-Pin
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] upply.aspx

Corsair 850W HX-850 - ATX 12V v2.3, EPS 12V 2.91, 140mm Fan, Modular Cables $278.00 inc.GST (7 years Warranty)
PCI-Express Connector 6x 6+2-Pin
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] upply.aspx

DVD Burner
Samsung SH-S223B SATA OEM $77.00 inc.GST (ask)
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] ernal.aspx

CPU Coolers'
Cogage (Thermalright) TRUE Spirit $59.00 inc.GST
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=11509

One of the latest Reviews on 1366 CPU HSF Coolers'.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/200 [...] dup_q309/5

Scythe Mugen CPU Cooler V2 $99.00 inc.GST
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] er_V2.aspx

Thermal Compound
Noctua NT-H1 Pro-Grade Thermal Compound $14.00 inc.GST
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] pound.aspx

EPS 8 Pin Power Extension Cable 20cm $11.00 inc.GST
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] _20cm.aspx

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. :wahoo:

Reply to Yoosty

thanks for all the help but i've already found a good aussie store with cheaper prices for most of those things
www.msy.com.au

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