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- May 27, 2009
EDIT: I originally put this post in the motherboard forum because that was the main thing I was interested in...but I got a little ahead of myself. If I put this in the wrong forum and it has to be moved I apologize.
Hello All,
Thanks in advance for any advice. I haven't built a computer in a LONG time...and this will be my first time attempting to overclock.
After doing some research, I have decided on some components that I want to use in my build, so I am looking for advice on the other parts. I have a very limited budget, so if you see parts that you think would be better suited, please let me know (except for the video card, I already bought that!)
These are the parts I currently have (about to purchase) for my build:
Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition <--- Seems like the best bang for the buck right now
Video Card: XFX Radeon 5770 HD
PSU: Antec Earthwatts EA500 500W
OS: Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
What I need
Motherboard: I really need to keep this midrange... I would prefer something that offers easier over clocking (because I'm a noob), and decent specs. It doesn't need onboard video because I have the card already. I would like to keep it in the price range of $75-125
Cooler: What cooler would you suggest for the CPU if I'm interested in over clocking (but not EXTREME overclocking)
Case: I need something to put these parts in. It doesn't have to be super elegant or a crazy light show. I would like to keep the price around $60 (I gotta skimp somewhere!)
Ram: When did ram get so expensive!?!? I don't need anything that will over clock, but I figure 4 GB should do.
If I missed anything, or you need more elaboration, please LMK. I really appreciate any help you guys can give me... it just seems like there are tooooo many options out there!
Thanks
Randomness
Hello All,
Thanks in advance for any advice. I haven't built a computer in a LONG time...and this will be my first time attempting to overclock.
After doing some research, I have decided on some components that I want to use in my build, so I am looking for advice on the other parts. I have a very limited budget, so if you see parts that you think would be better suited, please let me know (except for the video card, I already bought that!)
These are the parts I currently have (about to purchase) for my build:
Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition <--- Seems like the best bang for the buck right now
Video Card: XFX Radeon 5770 HD
PSU: Antec Earthwatts EA500 500W
OS: Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
What I need
Motherboard: I really need to keep this midrange... I would prefer something that offers easier over clocking (because I'm a noob), and decent specs. It doesn't need onboard video because I have the card already. I would like to keep it in the price range of $75-125
Cooler: What cooler would you suggest for the CPU if I'm interested in over clocking (but not EXTREME overclocking)
Case: I need something to put these parts in. It doesn't have to be super elegant or a crazy light show. I would like to keep the price around $60 (I gotta skimp somewhere!)
Ram: When did ram get so expensive!?!? I don't need anything that will over clock, but I figure 4 GB should do.
If I missed anything, or you need more elaboration, please LMK. I really appreciate any help you guys can give me... it just seems like there are tooooo many options out there!
Thanks
Randomness
