New Build - Almost done

Does the Xigmatek HSF come with a thermal compound? Is it any good?

Curious if I need to pick up some AS5.

Oh, and I ordered everything earlier today. It's all coming from a few different places, but should be here before Friday. :cool::D:(
 
Thanks for all the help! You've provided a lot of information and helped with some of the selection.

Hopefully I can get some pictures of everything and the build. It's my first real custom build.
 
building nearly the same comp, except with the gigabyte u originally said, an 8800GTS instead of a GT, and an antec 900.
 
Boardin087 said:
building nearly the same comp, except with the gigabyte u originally said, an 8800GTS instead of a GT, and an antec 900.
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Excited? I am.

Did you order everything yet? That corsair 520hx is back in stock at buy.com for $84.99 AR/GCO.
 
Dan_D said:
I've heard those cases rattle even sitting on a desk. Those flaps get loose over time and they rattle and squeek. They are really quite annoying and stupid looking. There are cases out there that are as good or better that cost around the same money that aren't as goofy.

Just my opinion. If you are happy with it then that's all that matters. Personally I'd never get one unless it was free, and even if it was free I'd probably just take it out into the country and shoot it. (I love shooting computer hardware. Now if I could only rig a clay pigeon thrower to hurl 680i SLI boards I'd be in business.) :cool:
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:cool:

I'll get some nice pictures of the case JUST for you :p
 
Dan_D said:
I'd look at them. I'd be more interested in what's in the case rather than the case itself though.
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I know, just messing with you. I think this build is going to suffice for hopefully 2-3 years.

Do you have any input on the motherboard I selected? I was hoping for a review from [H], but it was on the MSI platinum p45. Other reviews on the P5Q-E seemed to be very good for price/performance.
 
tgabe213 said:
I know, just messing with you. I think this build is going to suffice for hopefully 2-3 years.

Do you have any input on the motherboard I selected? I was hoping for a review from [H], but it was on the MSI platinum p45. Other reviews on the P5Q-E seemed to be very good for price/performance.
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Well I haven't worked with the P5Q-E but the P5Q3 seemed like a pretty solid board. In general I feel good about ASUS products and recommending them. Once every once in awhile they'll put out a turd but its' rare. Their turds also tend to be boards that use flaky or out right crappy chipsets. I think you are probably safe with the board you selected.
 
Anybody use the Xigmatek thermal compound? I'm debating whether I should pick up some AS5.
 
The TIM that comes with the Xigmatek is fine. If you plan on removing the heatsink once or twice, you should have enough. If you plan on removing it more than that, pickup a tube of AS5 or MX-2.
 
Haha, well all the others.

All hooked up and posted good. End of the day, and leaving it here since I'm busy all weekend. Pictures to come on Monday.

Thanks!
 
Thanks! It took some time to do, but I finally got it done yesterday. I will be installing Vista Ultimate x64 on Monday :)
 
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