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Update: problem solved. I forgot the standoffs lol

Hi. I decided to try to apply new thermal paste on my cpu and i disconnected everything to be moved to another case during my switch. When i thought everything was done i started to boot up, which it did, however the screen remained black and it hit me that i had forgotten the atx 8 pin...

A direct conversion would be ca 750$ for the package. But we have VAT etc here so 460$ sounds better.

Thanks for all the responses! Mfenn, are you saying it's okay for me to buy a p67 board without having to worry about facepalming myself when z67 one releases. I wont notice any difference using quicksync ? I don't care so much for encoding videos to fit smaller formats like ipad etc. Asking...

Hi Wullheron. I dont need a replacement asap as long the wait will be worth it. Will programs like after effects etc utilize 8 cores etc? I'm looking for a replacement that will last me good for 3 years or more.

Hey. Thanks for the advice Doclife. I'll definitely look into the new z68 motherboards. Any recommendations on what SSD to buy or is it unnecesarry ? Thanks again

Hey. EDIT: i live in sweden. It's unfortunate to say that my old computer has broken down which my friend built for me, he suggested i ask for help on this site regarding components etc. It's just my luck having this happen when i had a work opportunity etc. I work withvmotion graphics and...