Yarok Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Hey, so this is my first actual from scratch build, though I've upgraded many-a-friends' computers. I'm pretty much set on this build, though there are a couple things I'm not sure about, mainly concerning the CPU cooler, overclocking, and prices. Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout + 2 fans Mainboard: ASUS P7P55D-E Pro CPU: Intel Core i5-760 GPU: GIGABYTE GV-N460OC-1GI GTX 460 1GB RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB Boot Drive: OCZ Vertex 30GB PSU: Antec EarthWatts 750W CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V6 First, I'd like to know from owners of the CPU cooler how it fits inside a case, specifically a case similar to the Storm Scout with side fans, because what I've heard and seen it is big. Second is that I've heard that memory with heatspreaders do not fit with the V6. What I'd like to know is whether it will fit with ripjaws on my mainboard. Third is overclocking. A lot of what I'll be doing is Photoshopping and gaming, and I'd like to know whether I could run well on stock settings, or if I should do a light OC or use turboboost. Another thing that applies to this is that, if I choose to run stock or turbo boost, could I run on a Hyper 212+. It would be cheaper, and would save a lot of trouble of debating over size. Lastly is prices. I have a budget of just over $1000, and I need to include the price of 1 $190 monitor, plus all applicable peripherals and an optical drive. I've double checked on every possible price, but I'd like to know if there are any better prices than that of Newegg (excluding the cooler), or if I should wait it out until black Friday. Any help and/or criticism on the build is greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150&Tpk=thermaltake%20frio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarok Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I've looked at the Frio and decided that I prefer the V6. Thanks, but I'd like to know whether I'll need to overclock, and whether a V6 will be necessary or if I can live with a Hyper 212+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochobit Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Hyper 212+ is awesome, it's what I still use and I have a moderate high OC Frio is great too if you get it at microcenter has a rebate but dont get a V6, bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarok Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Okay, I'd like to know why because, from all the reviews I read, it seems good. What temps do you get with the 212+? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochobit Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 simply because of the price the V6 is great but you can achieve the same thing at half the price with a 212 and if you want to spend 50$, the frio cools even more idle is 35 degrees and load is 50s which is what you want to aim for right now hwmonitor says my cores are at 31 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarok Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 simply because of the price the V6 is great but you can achieve the same thing at half the price with a 212 and if you want to spend 50$, the frio cools even more idle is 35 degrees and load is 50s which is what you want to aim for right now hwmonitor says my cores are at 31 Excellent, I guess I'll go for the 212+. Thank you very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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