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After a couple weeks of reading tech review sites, tech forums (especially this one) I'm about ready to go ahead and order this new build. I guess the only thing that is compelling me to post this thread instead of just placing the order is that this will be my first time OC'ing so I just want...
Ok, another reason I was put off by the Thermalright 120 was that I was just checking Newegg for costs. Newegg had it for $65 and the Scythe S-Flex for $30! Spending over $100 with shipping factored in blew my mind. However, jab-tech has them for $50 and $14 respectively. I didn't realize...
Ok, looks like I was jumping the gun a bit. If the Arctic Freezer isn't going to cut it, then no problem. If I'm going to do this, I want to do it right. I guess I was just put off a bit by the massive size of the Tunic and Thermalright 120, and someone mentioned the Freezer earlier in the...
I read through your guide you linked. Great resource. Bookmarked.
Now I think its time for me to iron out all the details of my soon to be Q6600 build. Thanks everyone!
Ok, so I've been thinking over the posts in this thread and have done some more research and am warming up to building a system around the Q6600. I'm thinking along the lines of a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R and Arctic Freezer 7 Pro.
Since this will be my first OC attempt I'm OK with not achieving...
Wow, so many great responses already. You guys rock! Definitely helping me out a ton. Thank you.
So it looks like noise will be a non-issue for me assuming I pick up a quality case and fans.
Cost/performance seems a lot better especially with the recommendation of the Abit IP-35-E...
I'm looking to build a new PC in the near future and for the first time I'm thinking about entering the wonderful world of overclocking. I've always kind of wanted to do it, and I think it could be a fun little project for my next build. However, I've got to decide if the added costs of...