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This is a build for my mom. It's in a desktop form factor because of where she's putting it, and it's ridiculously overbuilt so I won't have to touch it for five years (she was happy with a PIII 500 from 1998 to 2004). I'm looking for feedback so I don't miss any obvious problems.

Case: Antec Solution
CPU: Q6600
HSF: Zalman CPNS9500 - will this fit?
Motherboard: Intel BOXDG33LTM - mmm, built in DVI.
RAM: 2x2 GB Mushkin DDR2 800
HDD: Seagate 500 GB

Any pointers?
 
I can't remember where, but I do recall someone trying to fit the CNPS9500 into that exact case. He was only able to do so after cutting the top fins off the heatsink. Right now, I can't think of a good CPU cooler that would work with the NSK2480.
 
you may want to get the Q6600 from clubit because they guarantee G0 SLACR. meaning it runs less power so less heat. its ideal if your planning to overclock.
 
tiraides said:
I can't remember where, but I do recall someone trying to fit the CNPS9500 into that exact case. He was only able to do so after cutting the top fins off the heatsink. Right now, I can't think of a good CPU cooler that would work with the NSK2480.
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Hmmm... perhaps this? Or this?

crhscoog said:
you may want to get the Q6600 from clubit because they guarantee G0 SLACR. meaning it runs less power so less heat. its ideal if your planning to overclock.
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I'm not overclocking, but thanks for the tip anyway.
 
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