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sash1

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I am ordering new stuff tonight (my rig is updated), but what I am getting is this:

Old > New
WD 20Gb RPMs > SeaGate 40Gb 7200RPMs
ECS k7s5a > MSI KT3 Ultra
Cooler Master CPU fan > ???

Anyways, I am getting a new mobo because I want to overclock, my SiS 735 is extremely limited. I can't afford MUCH more (I can't even afford a sound card, I'm going to be using the onboard 🙂), but I want the best. I am thinking about the Volcano5, because I heard that the 6 is loud. But is it really THAT loud? I honestly don't care too much, my computer is already loud as it is. But what about the Volcano 7 and Dragon Orb? Keep in mind I can't spend too much. And would you suggest anything to cool the RAM down?

As well, how long would it take to ship from Newegg if I did overnight shipping? (I don't care that it is expensive, I want to get this by Thursday/Friday so I can set it all up before I leave for my resort place). I'm guessing it would arrive by then, seeing as it only took them 5 days to ship FeDex Express Saver thing. I'm just worried about how long it will take to process this order.

Thanks,

~Aunix
 
dont bother with any thermal take hsf. they are average at best. Look at thermal rights SK-600/800 or the AX-7 for excellent cooling.
 
I've used this one in 2 1500+ XP systems.
I love it because it's cheap but very good (much better than Volcano 5, IMO) and quiet, too.
This $6 HSF is a solid aluminum block heat sink with an 80mm fan. (Don't need to buy fan since with already comes with a 32CFM fan outputting a low 28dBA noise)
SVC shipping is very reasonable, they charge actual price (about $3.50 for this unit)
 
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