ok... im getting tired of this

[Atomic Rooster]

The parts will usually arrive within a few days. I would give yourself at least a weekend to get it all together and running properly.

get a core2qaud q6600 you can find them as cheap as 100 bucks now

That's still $50 more than what he's looking to spend.

 

[ndatoxicity]

get a core2qaud q6600 you can find them as cheap as 100 bucks now

cheapest q6600 is $219.99....

atomic what do u think of the case

 

[Atomic Rooster]

It's not bad. They make a good case.

I'm a big fan of Cooler Master cases though. They are well built and have great features such as tool-less drive bays and and expansion slots. They offer excellent cooling and are roomy too. For example: COOLER MASTER Centurion 534

 

[ndatoxicity]

It's not bad. They make a good case.

I'm a big fan of Cooler Master cases though. They are well built and have great features such as tool-less drive bays and and expansion slots. They offer excellent cooling and are roomy too. For example: COOLER MASTER Centurion 534

i know, CM makes good cases... but my big problem with them is they never offer free shipping on their cases, which runs like 16 more dollars...

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Hey, check this out from the Cooler Master store: Cooler Master Elite 331. Even with shipping it's cheaper than Newegg.

 

[ndatoxicity]

Hey, check this out from the Cooler Master store: Cooler Master Elite 331. Even with shipping it's cheaper than Newegg.

wow... thanks atomic ^.^

what does One 120mm front fan(optional) mean??? how is it optional? like you can buy an extra case fan and mount it in there???

also, SHOULD i upgrade my processor... or should i be ok?

 

[Atomic Rooster]

It looks like the case has only a rear mounted 120mm fan. You have the option if installing another 120mm fan up front for increased airflow.

You'll be fine with that CPU. If your dad does give you a larger budget, then you could consider going with the new Phenom II socket AM3 processors.

 

[ndatoxicity]

It looks like the case has only a rear mounted 120mm fan. You have the option if installing another 120mm fan up front for increased airflow.

You'll be fine with that CPU. If your dad does give you a larger budget, then you could consider going with the new Phenom II socket AM3 processors.

ok... so i would just buy a case fan and mount it where theres the spot for it??

arent the AM3 cpus pretty expensive??

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Yup, that's exactly what you would do.

They start at $119: Newegg - AMD Socket AM3

The best bang for your buck is the AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE. It's a great little overclocker and with the right motherboard some have been sucessful at unlocking the fourth core.

 

[ndatoxicity]

Yup, that's exactly what you would do.

They start at $119: Newegg - AMD Socket AM3

ok... is there anything i can reduce to upgrade the processor... or should i be ok?

also, prodigy said i can OC it w/o having to buy an aftermarket cooler to like 3.0.... is this a good idea or not