A little upgrading...perhaps

[cmmenke]

just got

RAM - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ

SSD - OCZ Vertex Series OCZSSD2-1VTX60G 2.5" 60GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Graphics card - MSI N460GTX CYCLONE 1GD5/OC GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

HD - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Motherboard - ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 AMD Motherboard

Processor - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX

CD/DVD drive - SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223C - OEM

and i got another $150, just wondering about a few upgrades that would be smart choices: HSF, HDD holder/monitor,

just looking for a few little things, that make a good difference, a new case, just asking.

 

[Blain]

What case are you currently using?

 

[cmmenke]

its a mini-server case, a friend gave me. It's on wheels, and has two sides, ill get the make and model tomorrow. But it has on side for drives and PSU, and one side for mobo and everything else. its a 5 year old case, but works. shaped like a big square

 

[Blain]

Do you need a case that large or is it a default based its cost?

 

[cmmenke]

"default based its cost" im not sure what that means lol just being honest, but no not at all, i only have an SSD, and a HDD.
was looking at - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817122105

or possibly just getting another HDD

my CPU runs at 50C usually...idle

 

[Blain]

If you're looking to burn some cash, I'd consider a fresh case.
You can get some really nice ones and still not eat up that $150 you have left.
Everyone's taste in aesthetics is different, but two that I like and are way less than $150 are...
* CoolerMaster Storm Scout @ Newegg for $80 shipped
* Antec Nine Hundred @ Newegg for $90 shipped after $20 rebate

Both cases have great air flow and nice features at a good price.

 

[cmmenke]

those seem very nice, i like the CM alot

 

[cmmenke]

i just wanna make sure that is a better case, the case i have now, is entirely metal. and the wheels make it a breeze to move around.

 

[Blain]

The Scout is my favorite.
I also really liked the design of the NZXT Panzerbox but finding one to buy is next to impossible.

 

[cmmenke]

thats nice also, im not gonna order tonight, here some other opinions on $150 spent, i already have a case, so making a decision for another..would be just...a aesthetic, while i could get some small items, that enhance. ya know?

 

[betasub]

Any reason for the triple-channel memory kit with a dual-channel build? 6GB is nice, but 4GB is usually plenty - if not, 8GB is better all round

 

[MisterDonut]

yeah ^. Since you bought a GTX460, I'll assume this machine is for gaming, so 4GB is plenty. Also, I'd change the SSD (see if you can return it or whatever you want to do with it) for a Corsair Force or the OCZ Agi/Ver 2 with the newer controller. If you want a really nice case, I'd suggest giving Windy a look...they recently started shipping to the U.S. Otherwise, I'd just pick one that you like the most aesthetically.

Aside from the machine, if you are really into your music (like I am ), I'd consider getting an audiophile-grade can setup. IMO, It'll trump any speaker setup for the $$ you put into it.

 

[cmmenke]

i got another stick of ram, so i'm running 8GB. and i have an Astro Gaming Headset, and MixAmp. So the Best headset you can buy, and i have Sennheiser HD 280 pro's, which sounds fabulous. and the ear cannot hear outside of V0 or 320 encoding. BUT i do love music so you think a case eh? thats the general consensus.

 

[cmmenke]

those windy cases are SHEXY. lol but not 30,000 dollars....lol jk...they are like $350. just gotta remember I am 18, i work at a coffee shop and go to college....lol its hard to save up for superfluous stuff.

 

[MisterDonut]

Haha they are nice yeah....wish I had one D:

Ah, I have a more portable rig with HFI 580's running off an iBasso D4. Thinkin' about getting an S:Flo2 for my portable source...still using a rockboxed fuze...

 

[cmmenke]

case then?
well i got a mouse. G9x for a good price/$55

and im looking at a RAT 9