Cheat Engine

KeNnZ

budget = 700

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=10764906

any opinions welcome.

Cheetah · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject:

Switch the PSU to one from a more reputable brand.

Switch the HDD to a Western Digital. Though this is more of a brand preference, Seagates tend to be unreliable.

Other than that it looks fine.

Karakawe · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject:

You don't need the 600W, so you could go for a Corsair or PC Power & Cooling of lower wattage (and higher quality). I think PC Power & Cooling has 400-430Ws around the $70 region.
That'll shave off a good $10, I would replace the Arctic Cooler Freezer 7 with this Big Typhoon.
I see you replaced the E7400 with an E8400, I was going to list that as an upgrade if you wanted to make the fullest of your budget.
The mobo is good, no complaints about the other components.

KeNnZ · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:20 pm Post subject:

K, made some changes. Smile

superweapons · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:39 pm Post subject:

Your build is pretty solid, but you might want to check out this RAM. Similar performing with a just-as-reliable company for a good ~$15 less if you count rebates.

KeNnZ · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:02 pm Post subject:

what about overclock? you guys think I can overclock it to atleast 3.5ghz or higher?

Karakawe · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:19 pm Post subject:

With an E8400 and a Thermaltake Big Typhoon?
I'm under 30C @ 4.05GHz. Just learn about voltages and overclocking is quite simple.
Superweapons, 900 posts, go.

timelist · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:19 pm Post subject:

KeNnZ · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:24 pm Post subject:

Karakawe · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:28 pm Post subject:

This tutorial covers all the bases. When you get to the temperatures part, the E8400 has a tjmax of 95C (it'll make more sense when you read through that part).

KeNnZ · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:29 pm Post subject:

Zarr · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:08 am Post subject:

The CPU cooler sucks. High price != high performance. Get this. Also, it may be a good idea to get some aftermarket thermal compound, as the stock stuff is usually shit.

Aside from that, everything looks good.

Humper · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:22 am Post subject:

Karakawe · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:03 am Post subject:

The $45 Big Typhoon allowed him to stay in his original budget. The Noctua is better, but the "dark knight" is the same as the $35 s1283, less the aesthetics. It's also louder than the Big Typhoon...

Humper · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:15 am Post subject: