ubuntu_demon

Hey,

I'm putting together a list of parts for a new system for a friend.

A list of guidelines I'm using while putting together this list :
* he wants the Q9450 (or better)
* using DDR 2 memory
* easy to build
* not taking any risks (not voiding the warranty,no modification of parts,no water cooling)
* no risk of damaging the CPU while moving the system so the CPU cooler shouldn't be too heavy
* the CPU cooler should blow the air directly out of the case
* no overclocking
* not too much noise
* fast enough to play ut3 and half life 2 at 1680x1050 at nice quality settings.
* no SLI/crossfire (extra noise, extra heat, extra power,increased risk of driver problems)

Here's the list of parts :

1 Antec Performance One P182 (black)
2 Asus P5Q-E
3 Corsair HX620
4 Intel Core 2 Duo Q9550
5 Lite-On LH-20A1S (black)
6 Logitech MX518 Optical Mouse (USB)
7 Saphire AMD/ATI HD4870
8 Samsung Syncmaster 226BW
9 Western Digital Caviar RE2 WD7500AYYS
10 OCZ Vendetta 2 (was Zalman CNPS9500 AT)
11 Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX

I have the following questions :
* Should we expect any problems physically putting the system together ? Is there enough room for all parts to fit nicely ?
* Is the zalman CNPS 9500 compatible with this motherboard ?
* does the zalman CNPS 9500 provide adequate cooling ?
* can you recommend a different cpu cooler which is about the same weight but cools better ?

Thank you very much in advance!

jmke

Zalman is noisy; go for a bolt-through tower cooler available to you. Where are you shopping?

all other components seem swell, P182 is a quiet case, all fans can be speed-controlled at the back, low level is really silent; dust filters in the front.
VGA is good choice, at 1680x1050 he'll be able to play all current games at high detail, even Crysis.

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ubuntu_demon

I'm searching for a cpu cooler which blows air directly out through the case fan. The cpu cooler should be light because I don't want my friend to damage his cpu and/or motherboard while moving his computer (for example to a lan party). So I'm not interested in coolers which are heavier than the CNPS 9500.

The CNPS performs better than the boxed cooler right ? Or is it that bad ?

I live in the netherlands. I think most common coolers are available. Do you have any suggestions ?

Great. Thanks.

jmke

post a link to shops you have access to (or your favorite shop) and I'll sort through their list

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ubuntu_demon

I'm helping another friend who wants a nice system with a different budget (500-800 euro without peripherals) with a parts list. He wants to be able to play current games reasonably well. Here's the current list :

1 Antec Performance One P182 Black
2 Asus P5Q-E
3 Corsair HX620
4 Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
5 Lite-On LH-20A1S black
6 Saphire AMD/ATI HD4850
7 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS, 500GB
8 OCZ Vendetta 2 (was Zalman CNPS9500 AT)
9 Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX

I have the same questions for this system. With the following additional question :

Why is the TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX not mentioned on the QVL of the P5Q while it is mentioned on the QVL for the P5Q-E and P5Q Deluxe ? Should I investigate other memory or recommend the P5Q-E over the P5Q? (I know the P5Q has a different PCB design than the P5Q-E and P5Q Deluxe but I assume they are very similar regarding BIOS and chipsets)

Thank you in advance!

ubuntu_demon

According to tweakers pricewatch all components of both systems can be bought at www.azerty.nl

Here's the list of cpu coolers they have available :
http://www.azerty.nl/producten/zoek/...r-koelers.html
in list view :
http://tinyurl.com/5evbuv

I'm not interested in cpu coolers which are heavier than the CNPS 9500. I would prefer a cpu cooler which has a good review on a reputable site such as :
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article30-page1.html

Thank you very much in advance!

jmke

you can send Corsair support a quick note here , they"ll know the answer for sure!

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ubuntu_demon

Here's the thread :
http://www.asktheramguy.com/v3/showthread.php?t=71641

I'm going to recommend the P5Q-E to my friend.

Did you make any progress regarding the CPU coolers or should I just go for the CNPS 9500 AT ?

Thank you very much.

jmke

I didn't see your post from yesterday as you did right at the same time, oops!

OY! I tested more CPU coolers !
http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=articles#1

now coolers which are better than CNPS9500 price/performance/noise:

- Cooler Master Hyper TX 2
- Scythe Katana 2
- OCZ Vendetta CPU Cooler (2)
- Scythe Mine

those are all much cheaper, are all small and compact and offer good performance/noise for their size. Hook them up to the mainboard CPU fan header and let the smartFAN BIOS control fan speed to keep CPU cool & quiet

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ubuntu_demon

no problem

Sorry I didn't know Thank you very much for all your help.

In which order (regarding cooling performance and noise) would you rank the fans including the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro ? Do they all fit on the motherboard (P5Q-E) as far as you know ?