Buying a new Gaming PC

Seth · 08-12-2011, 11:08 AM

I've got the Phenom 965 BE running on the ASUS crosshair formula MB. GSkill Ram and an MSI GTX 460 1 gb. Coolermaster storm scout and a 30$ heatsink that works great.

It's a good cpu. The 3.4 can be overclocked to an even 4.

The only thing I would have wanted to know for sure is the gpu brand(asus, msi, sapphire, etc) and the specifics of the motherboard. I noticed it doesn't have usb 3 support and only one 16x slot which limits your option to add a second gpu, which in 2 years would reinvent your rig.
Good choice though, a good gaming rig at a good price.

I'd recommend an aftermarket heatsink(coolermaster) since the extra size won't be interfering with an added jumbo gpu.

KillerGremlin · 08-12-2011, 03:21 PM

Yeah, replacing stock heatsinks and adding thermal paste is an easy and cheap way to improve longevity and durability of pre-built PCs. Fans too.

Professor S · 08-12-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

Yeah, replacing stock heatsinks and adding thermal paste is an easy and cheap way to improve longevity and durability of pre-built PCs. Fans too.

The case comes with two fans, but I'm waiting to see what I get when it comes to the CPU heatsink. Cyberpower usually includes liquid cooling. At this price point they might have left stock, but you never know.

I'll post pics when it comes.