Heatsink for CPU?
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Not gonna watch all 15 minutes of it to determine its quality but yes, some guidance will be good for the first time.
Pretty hard to do it wrong though, most connections except the tiny hdd/led/pwr/reset wires are designed so that it can't fit in anything but the hole its supposed to go in.
The one thing I'm always nervous about when building is static, but its usually never a problem.
Ground yourself (touch a radiator, kitchen sink) and stay off carpets.
Proper lighting and position is pretty important as you're gonna be at it for some time. -
This might be a lil off topic but im building my first pc.
Would this be useful? : http://vimeo.com/5685229
The newegg channel on youtube has done a very detailed 3-part series on how to build a computer. I will link those in-case you need help.
Part 1 (choosing parts)
Part 2 (the actual build guide)
Part 3 (installing software) -
If you're building a gaming rig, then yes, it's pretty much a must have.
With most processors, you'll be given a crappy little fan w/ heatsink which won't really suffice if you plan on OC'ing and maintaining stability.
If you're looking for a decent cheaper fan, I'd recommend an Arctic Cooler, most of these come with thermal paste, if not, buy some. -
CookieMunzta wrote: »If you're building a gaming rig, then yes, it's pretty much a must have.
With most processors, you'll be given a crappy little fan w/ heatsink which won't really suffice if you plan on OC'ing and maintaining stability.
If you're looking for a decent cheaper fan, I'd recommend an Arctic Cooler, most of these come with thermal paste, if not, buy some.
Is this considered "crappy"?
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0355993
im talking about the fan. -
Is this considered "crappy"?
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0355993
im talking about the fan.
It's a standard cpu fan, you'll find those in most pre-builds.
It'll keep the processor at moderate temperatures, and won't overly struggle during gaming sessions.
However if you're considering OC'ing that Athlon as much as your BIOS will allow, I'd recommend upgrading to an Arctic Cooler w/ Arctic Paste. -
CookieMunzta wrote: »It's a standard cpu fan, you'll find those in most pre-builds.
It'll keep the processor at moderate temperatures, and won't overly struggle during gaming sessions.
However if you're considering OC'ing that Athlon as much as your BIOS will allow, I'd recommend upgrading to an Arctic Cooler w/ Arctic Paste.
not overclocking. Too complicated to do it. -
CookieMunzta wrote: »It's not complicated silleh, just spam del on start-up, go into the Bios Guru, set the clock speed, set the multiplier factor, F10 save, restart, done :P
Overclocking isn't exactly that easy. You need to adjust the voltages for the CPU, CPU-NB, NB, SB, HT, etc. You would have to check for RAM stability. After that, hours of stability/torture tests needs to be ran to insure 100% system stability.
Best to read about overclocking before attempting if you've never done it before, as a stupid move and you could fry your motherboard and/or processor.
If you plan on overclocking, an aftermarket CPU cooler is basically a requirement. The stock heatsinks for lower end CPUs are usually just a block of aluminum, while higher end CPUs' stock heatsinks are aluminum + copper heatpipes.
The AthlonII X2 255 is pretty much the lowest-end CPU for the socket AM3 platform. For less demanding games -like Corssfire- you should be fine, but for more intensive PC games that you can buy in stores (DiRT 3, Crysis 2) it won't be able to play them on high settings/resolution.
Why don't you hang tight for a couple months; AMD's new processors are coming out soon -socket AM3+. -
Sink + fan/watercooling is a requirement.
Should always come with the processor.
Be glad if it doesn't though, a more efficient + more silent fan cuts a lot of noise.
Just be aware when you buy a processor, only the RETAIL boxes come with fans. Alot of online vendors will sell you just the oem processor, which does not come with a heatsink.
In saying that, most heatsinks are 10-20 dollars for decent middle of the road performance, especially so if your not overclocking at all. -
Oh lawd, you have stores like that?Just be aware when you buy a processor, only the RETAIL boxes come with fans. Alot of online vendors will sell you just the oem processor, which does not come with a heatsink.
In saying that, most heatsinks are 10-20 dollars for decent middle of the road performance, especially so if your not overclocking at all.
Why'd anyone want it
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Overclocking isn't exactly that easy. You need to adjust the voltages for the CPU, CPU-NB, NB, SB, HT, etc. You would have to check for RAM stability. After that, hours of stability/torture tests needs to be ran to insure 100% system stability.
Best to read about overclocking before attempting if you've never done it before, as a stupid move and you could fry your motherboard and/or processor.
If you plan on overclocking, an aftermarket CPU cooler is basically a requirement. The stock heatsinks for lower end CPUs are usually just a block of aluminum, while higher end CPUs' stock heatsinks are aluminum + copper heatpipes.
The AthlonII X2 255 is pretty much the lowest-end CPU for the socket AM3 platform. For less demanding games -like Corssfire- you should be fine, but for more intensive PC games that you can buy in stores (DiRT 3, Crysis 2) it won't be able to play them on high settings/resolution.
Why don't you hang tight for a couple months; AMD's new processors are coming out soon -socket AM3+.
Depends, most Intel mobos are stocking pGuru now, literally as easy as I described to OC.
But he was talking about a base CPU OC, not a full system and memory OC, as you've described. -
CookieMunzta wrote: »Depends, most Intel mobos are stocking pGuru now, literally as easy as I described to OC.
But he was talking about a base CPU OC, not a full system and memory OC, as you've described.
Ah I see. It is true the higher end Intel/AMD CPUs (Intel's "K-series" & AMD's "Black Edition") have an unlocked multiplier. For the new Intel CPUs, it's basically the only way to overclock.
From his posts, I was thinking he is planning to go for a small budget build. If that's the case, changing the multiplier is not an option as it is locked for lower-end CPUs. -
Ah I see. It is true the higher end Intel CPUs (K series) has a unlocked multiplier, and the only way to overclock is basically up that.
From his posts, I was thinking he is planning to go for a small budget build. If that's the case, changing the multiplier is not an option as it is locked for lower-end CPUs.
Usually locked at 9X I believe, but that may be enough for him in fairness.
My friend still has an old dual-core build with an unlocked multiplier, though he still never ventures above 9X so this guy should be okay if he's going for a budget build.
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