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kunglao1
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_ 		21. June 2013 @ 19:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
hello everyone I am doing my very first build here and got a question. first my setupo so far(still building)

Asrock H61M-GGS 1155 socket H2 board
Intel core i7 3770k 3.5 ghz
16 gb dual channel DDR3 memory
seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD

Need advice on a basic video card as well. My question about the paste is that I boughjt a i7 processor from ebay(used) it comes with the stock heatsink and fan. How do I know if I need to apply new thermal paste? This is my very first build and just dumped $285 on that cpu so just want to know how to keep it cool! Also I purchased an extra 120mm fan to go up front does it need to blow out of the case or act as an intake?? Thanks for any replies!!
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ddp
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_ 		21. June 2013 @ 21:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
installing used cpu & heatsink means new thermal paste. have the fan blow in as psu fan blows out.
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JST1946
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_ 		22. June 2013 @ 00:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Try and have the fan blow on the CPU if possible.
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_ 		30. July 2013 @ 00:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
if your not running out of cash I'd recommend the 770 or the 780, the 760 is no push over either if you need to save on bucks.

Your going to need a decent paste as well i recommend Arctic Silver 5 High Density, stuffs just amazing. Still i maintain the habit of changing paste every 6 months, but a cool machine is a happy machine
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		2. August 2013 @ 18:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Does thermal paste have a 'use by' date?
I'm building a gaming pc and I've got paste that is 2 yrs old from a ps3 fix.
It seems fine, just thought I'd ask you experts. :)
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ddp
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_ 		2. August 2013 @ 21:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i'm still using paste i got from a company i worked for over 11 yrs ago with no problems.
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		3. August 2013 @ 12:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
 i'm still using paste i got from a company i worked for over 11 yrs ago with no problems.
Haha thanks ddp
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ddp
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_ 		3. August 2013 @ 13:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
no problem.
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megadunderhead
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_ 		11. August 2013 @ 15:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
a used processor you said???

i would recommend artic silver if you are worried about it just to be safe if not try it worst case issue you burn the processor and have to buy a new one
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		11. August 2013 @ 15:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
 no problem.
The cpu fan had pre-applied paste, so I just went with that.
I was tempted to add a bit more but I never.

And my first build is complete.
I just need windows now. Happy days :)
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ddp
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_ 		11. August 2013 @ 17:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
keep an eye on your cpu temp thru your bios hardware monitor til you get a program to do it thru windows.
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		11. August 2013 @ 20:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
 keep an eye on your cpu temp thru your bios hardware monitor til you get a program to do it thru windows.
Thanks ddp. I didn't know you could do that.
How could I do it through windows?
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ddp
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_ 		11. August 2013 @ 21:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
your motherboard disk might have a program to do that or check on the net for "core temp release" or something similar. get the free version. what windows are you going to install on that computer?
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 07:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
 your motherboard disk might have a program to do that or check on the net for "core temp release" or something similar. get the free version. what windows are you going to install on that computer?
A mate of mine has (cough)windows 7 for me.
He's bringing it to me tomorrow or thursday.
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megadunderhead
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 11:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by 2dogsfighting71:
Originally posted by ddp:
 your motherboard disk might have a program to do that or check on the net for "core temp release" or something similar. get the free version. what windows are you going to install on that computer?
A mate of mine has (cough)windows 7 for me.
He's bringing it to me tomorrow or thursday.
(Cough) Remember you need windows 7 service pack 1 in order to install internet explorer 10 and (cough) illegal activated copys are deactivated by kb971033 which happens to be a part of service pack 1(cough)

just to let you know!!!
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 14:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by megadunderhead:
(Cough) Remember you need windows 7 service pack 1 in order to install internet explorer 10 and (cough) illegal activated copys are deactivated by kb971033 which happens to be a part of service pack 1(cough)

just to let you know!!!
Thanks meg but I'm a total newbie to all this, are you saying (cough) it wont work?
My mate said he's giving me windows on one disc and another disc to upload it...Does that sound right?
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ddp
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 14:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
don't worry about it, if have a problem let me know as i didn't have that problem with my win7.
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 14:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
 don't worry about it, if have a problem let me know as i didn't have that problem with my win7.
Thanks ddp :)
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ddp
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 14:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
no problem. go with win7 ultimate 64bit if it is on that disk.
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 14:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
 no problem. go with win7 ultimate 64bit if it is on that disk.

Will do ddp. It is 64 bit but not sure it's ultimate or not.
The pc is mainly for gaming.
I built it for my son to save on cost.
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ddp
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 15:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what videocard?
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 15:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
 what videocard?
http://www.ebuyer.com/390921-sapphire-h...rd-11200-14-20g
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 15:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by 2dogsfighting71:
Originally posted by ddp:
 what videocard?
http://www.ebuyer.com/390921-sapphire-h...rd-11200-14-20g
I was chatting with a I.T guy and he said my psu might not be adequate for this videocard. I told him it is 380w because that's what it says on the unit.
The box said 500w ..?
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ddp
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 15:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
is your psu 500w or greater as that is what the specs say you need?
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2dogsfighting71
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_ 		12. August 2013 @ 16:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ddp:
 is your psu 500w or greater as that is what the specs say you need?
It is 500w.

http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Det...-plus-500w.html
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