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UnderEstimated

09-23-2007, 05:22 PM

I rarely build PCs, but I've been getting into some gaming and my A64 3200+/ATI X700PRO is becoming pretty old. So here's the final build; I'm just waiting to purchase it once I get a few opinions on it.

http://members.cox.net/warrenwells/pc2.jpg

Also, it's been awhile since I've done a build. Do HSFs still come with thermal compound? I remember reading that some use heat pads now where the compound isn't required. What will be the case here?

Spearball

09-24-2007, 12:55 AM

Welcome to the PC guide forums!!!

Really nice build. You'll be really jumping from one extremity to another compared to your old machine.

As for the thermal compound, i suggest you buy some arctic silver 5 to go with your scythe cooler.

saphalline

09-25-2007, 12:34 AM

I'd recommend the Thermalright Ultima-90 (http://www.xoxide.com/thermalright-ultra90l.html) instead. Pick your own 120mm fan.

Ditto on the Arctic Silver 5. While 3rd-party HSF units do come with their own thermal grease, Arctic Silver is consistently among the best and is proven in robustness.