My first (very budgeted) build

[flyingsock]

I still didn't order it... because I'm wondering if I should get the Volcano 7+ or the ZALMAN CNPS3100-Plus for a CPU fan? Or is there anything else you guys would recommend?

EDIT: Or would a whisperrock or a falconrock work for me? I'm maybe going to OC later to something like 200 fsb, like what nick said on the first page of this thread.

 

[nick1985]

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this heatsink is very cheap and very good. i have used it on several occasions to OC. it is a little louder than most other heatsinks, but its not that bad. i highly recommend it.

 

[ponyo]

I would go with whisperrock or falconrock as both are cheap and relatively quiet. I'm currently using falconrock on my overclocked XP 1800+ and I've no complaint.

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: nick1985
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this heatsink is very cheap and very good. i have used it on several occasions to OC. it is a little louder than most other heatsinks, but its not that bad. i highly recommend it.

That's what i told him either this one or a spreeze "rock" varient. All the others you metion flyingsock your paying for ads, hype and reviewers salaries.

 

[flyingsock]

So that loud one and the "Rock" varient are equivelent? They cool the same amount?

PS. I don't know why, maybe it's just my computer, but it seems like Newegg is down... It gives the "The page cannot be displayed" messsage... (Maybe if I restart my computer?...)

 

[TGHI]

Originally posted by: PCHPlayer
Looks good for an MSOffice/web surfing machine. You're not going to play any modern games with it, but with a video card upgrade you'll be set for about anything that's out there today. Another $100 for an ATi 9600 Pro or nVidia equivalent will turn it into a nice mid-range gaming machine.
You may want to go over to the Hot Deals forum and see if you can find a deal on a hard drive. Last week Fry's had a 160 GB for $80 after rebate (or was it a 120 for $60).
Anyway, $.50/GB or less is the going price for a good HD deal.

I have an MX440 and I have no trouble playing 'modern' games. Maybe not with AA/AF and not at 1024*768....but...it works fine....*sob*.....

....but my 5900XT is in the mail! Woohoo!

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: nick1985
Ocing is SO easy.

step 1: go into bios and change FSB to 200

step 2: oh wait...there is no step 2. your done.

Ya granted everything else falls into place...

Vcore

Vdimm

Temps?

HSF..Fans plugged in?? Did the new guy crack the CPU :Q



But ya it is easy..

 

[flyingsock]

Man that would stink if I cracked the CPU......


As for the voltage and all that stuff you said do I change it in the BIOS too?