buying new computer 2mo, any suggestions?

[elmondinio]

I'm planning to buy a new PC tomorrow.. Here are the parts:

CPU: i5 2500k (planning to OC later)
GPU: 6950 (planning to CF later)
PSU: tx v2 850w
Case: Cooler Master Storm Sniper Black
RAM: corsair vengeance 1600mhz 2x4gig
Mobo: ASRock Z68 Extreme4 or Asus P8Z68-V Pro
cpu cooler: corsair h60

if you see anything wrong or how it could be improved please let me know

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

This guide might be useful:

http://forums.hexus.net/pc-hardware/...er-2011-a.html

I would also look at the Antec KÜHLER H₂O 620 cooler.

[elmondinio]

This guide might be useful:

http://forums.hexus.net/pc-hardware/...er-2011-a.html

I would also look at the Antec KÜHLER H₂O 620 cooler.

thanks bud, didn't see that guide

[elmondinio]

are there any reviews between h60 and KÜHLER H₂O 620 CPU cooler? they both seem to be exactly the same

[elmondinio]

I decided to get the Antec KÜHLER H₂O 620 cooler .. it seemed to be a lot more efficient

[hank]

I decided to get the Antec KÜHLER H₂O 620 cooler .. it seemed to be a lot more efficient

I looked at these coolers (and the h60) and came to the conclusion that they don't offer a significant advantage over good coolers with heat pipes. I opted to go with a Gelid Tranquilo for around £22 that has also been rated good. I will look at other options if it fails to impress.

[Sysadm]

Looks a good setup. Of course the ASrock is PCI-E 3.0 and the Asus is 2.0.

[biertonco]

just a suggestion based on feedback i've read here & there. Get the Vengeance Low Profile. then again you are using water cooling so this may not be an issue for you

[elmondinio]

I bought ASRock Z68 Extreme4 (gen3) that is one sweet motherboard

[elmondinio]

I looked at these coolers (and the h60) and came to the conclusion that they don't offer a significant advantage over good coolers with heat pipes. I opted to go with a Gelid Tranquilo for around £22 that has also been rated good. I will look at other options if it fails to impress.

the 620 was 44 pounds.. not very expensive

[boxerusman]

memory- you can upgrade your memory to 16gb, its more than enough but its very cheap nowadays, look for corsair 16gb ddr3 1333mhz, i got mine for 60 quid.