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Old 08-01-2003, 11:48 AM   #21 (permalink)
sixate
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Originally posted by bakerocks
Heh, I'm pretty-much at a loss when it comes to what I'm going to need to overclock this puppy. For the most part, the system I'm looking at is just like sixate's up top. The case however is this: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...on=11-129-122. And I'm using dual channel Corsair XMS memory: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...on=20-145-403. Do I need another 120mm fan, _and_ a heatsink? Any help would be appreciated.
You're gonna need another fan for the front of that case. It looks like it has an exhaust fan, but you will need and intake fan on the front. You have to make sure the case has good airflow. What processor did you decide to get? It would be best to get an OEM (no heatsink & fan) processor and just buy a really good heatsink and another 80mm fan. That will help to keep the temps lower. If you're gonna be gaming I would suggest at least 512 megs of RAM. That's a good price on the memory so if you can afford it just get 2 sticks.
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