My first rig and i need advice.

[farlex85]

Overclocking is a great way to increase the amount of time that your hardware is powerful. I oc my proc 1ghz and my gts about 15%, and it gives me a lot more than 10fps in some games. And that's a fairly mild oc, it can go higher. Definitely worth doing for saving money and future proofing.

 

[Deimos]

Overclocking is a great way to increase the amount of time that your hardware is powerful. I oc my proc 1ghz and my gts about 15%, and it gives me a lot more than 10fps in some games. And that's a fairly mild oc, it can go higher. Definitely worth doing for saving money and future proofing.

Yes, but future proofing right now would be getting the I7 when it hits shelves, is it not? Otherwise i'm technically buying old technology, while nothing being wrong with it and it's performance is obviously very good.

 

[farlex85]

Yes, but future proofing right now would be getting the I7 when it hits shelves, is it not? Otherwise i'm technically buying old technology, while nothing being wrong with it and it's performance is obviously very good.

Yes definitely, I was just commenting on your saying you didn't want to oc, I would consider it. But yes i7 will likely be the way to go.

 

[Deimos]

Yes definitely, I was just commenting on your saying you didn't want to oc, I would consider it. But yes i7 will likely be the way to go.

Oh i'm not counting overclocking out. That big flippin CPU cooler is gonna earn itself =P. I'm also just saying that Overclock ability isn't my main concern in a purchase. This wait is killin me.

 

[theeldest]

My $.02:

Wait for i7. I built a s939 system when AM2 was just around the corner and I regretted it when I wanted to upgrade on 1-2 years later. Upgrading s939 was more expensive than AM2.

Not sure if the same will apply with i7, but that's my bit.

 

[Deimos]

My $.02:

Wait for i7. I built a s939 system when AM2 was just around the corner and I regretted it when I wanted to upgrade on 1-2 years later. Upgrading s939 was more expensive than AM2.

Not sure if the same will apply with i7, but that's my bit.

I plan on waiting. I mainly did that build as a catch all if things don't work out or there is some huge flaw on start up and to give myself something to do and talk about with you guys. Any knowledge is good knowledge.

 

[PCpraiser100]

I like big cases and I'm not worried about space so mid towers are out. I think this one looks the best and from what i can tell it performs more then adequate for the job of air cooling. (no proof otherwise so far) And allows for future tinkering with water cooling if I get the berries to do so.

Then if you are going 100% for full-tower, I recommend this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

Despite that the CosmoS looks kick ass, its doesn't kick ass at all. This case that I've just put up is Cooler Master's new arrival that is one of the best I've ever seen. And its $50 cheaper too!

 

[Bluefox1115]

That looks like a mix of the cosmos s and the rc 690..

 

[Deimos]

Then if you are going 100% for full-tower, I recommend this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

Despite that the CosmoS looks kick ass, its doesn't kick ass at all. This case that I've just put up is Cooler Master's new arrival that is one of the best I've ever seen. And its $50 cheaper too!

I will give you credit. That thing looks like a monster. I'm gonna go ahead and say ya got me there. That thing whips the Cosmos's ass.

 

[Jmatt110]

Then if you are going 100% for full-tower, I recommend this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

Despite that the CosmoS looks kick ass, its doesn't kick ass at all. This case that I've just put up is Cooler Master's new arrival that is one of the best I've ever seen. And its $50 cheaper too!

I just got my HAF 932 the other day, its sitting next to me right now Spent all day yesterady putting everythingin and cable management. Awesome case and you won't regret buying it

 

[Deimos]

I just got my HAF 932 the other day, its sitting next to me right now Spent all day yesterady putting everythingin and cable management. Awesome case and you won't regret buying it

Everything goes in simple as pie I take it? I saw that i'ts got the new hard drive installation thing where it's sideways. Nothing is flimsy I take it?

 

[Jmatt110]

Everything goes in simple as pie I take it? I saw that i'ts got the new hard drive installation thing where it's sideways. Nothing is flimsy I take it?

Nope, this thing is solid as a rock. Made out of steel which is heavier, but more more sollid. Easily some of the best tooless kits for the HDD's and optical drives. Optical drives have a big button that you just push in and it locks in place. Heaps of room inside and nice pre-drilled cable routing holes. And the fans!! Overall its a kick ass case and you wouldn't be dissappointed.

 

[Deimos]

Awesome. I appreciate the info from an owner of the case. It definitely beats out the cosmos now since the cosmos doesn't even have the tool free hard drive bits. And this just looks like a fricken tank, which is what i wanted =P.

 

[Jmatt110]

Oh yea it's a beast Big as well. I can provde pics if you'd like.

 

[Bluefox1115]

Please post them, I'm actually interested to see the inner working of this case.. and outer. lol

 

[Jmatt110]

Please post them, I'm actually interested to see the inner working of this case.. and outer. lol

Sure thing, I'll do it when I get home from school, just about to walk out the door lol sorry.

 

[Bluefox1115]

lol no problem.. i just got home from work myself.

 

[Deimos]

Definitely. Post all ya got. I'd love to see more of that case.

 

[Jmatt110]

Alrighty, uploaded heaps of pics here: http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Kirjon/Computer/

Sorry about the time, damn my slow ass Aussie internet lol

 

[Deimos]

That thing is fricken sweet. What'd you use to mount a fan in the top drive bay?

 

[Jmatt110]

I used blu tack. You can use that or cable ties though

 

[Deimos]

I used blu tack. You can use that or cable ties though

Lmao.

 

[Jmatt110]

Lmao.

It works, and there no vibration at all

 

[Deimos]

Oh i believe you. It just sounds hilarious. I'll probably end up doing the same thing eventually. Just with those mini zip ties =P.

 

[Jmatt110]

Oh i believe you. It just sounds hilarious. I'll probably end up doing the same thing eventually. Just with those mini zip ties =P.

Good stuff Much cheaper than buying those 'adapters' that let you mount the fan 'properly' in there lol.