first build, 5.6 rating

illegal · 07-07-2009, 05:08 PM

Just finished my first build heres what vista rated me :5.6

proccesor 5.6
memory 5.9
Graphics 5.9
gaming graphics 5.9
Hard Drive 5.9

Specs:

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P

Processor: Intel E8500 Wolfdale

Ram: Corsair 4gb (2x2gb) ddr2 1066

CPU Cooler: Zalman 9700

Power Supply: Corsair 750TX

Video Card: Sapphire HD4870 1 gb

Hard Drive: WD 640gb

DVD Burner: Sony Black

Operating System: Vista Ultimate

My temps are 32 idle 40-50 with medium loads

Thanks so much for the help....now to OC!

Tumbleweed36 · 07-07-2009, 07:13 PM

Very nice build you have there.

predat0r · 07-08-2009, 08:46 PM

why do so many builds use cpu coolers like Zalman 9700, doesn't a cpu come with a fan when you buy it?

Tumbleweed36 · 07-08-2009, 09:00 PM

If one is going to overclock, then an aftermarket cooler is appropriate to keep the rig cool as overclocking causes heat.

Therefore, if you do not have plans on overclocking, then the stock heatsink/fan will keep your rig just fine in the temperature area in most cases.

**Tyree** · 07-09-2009, 07:21 AM

All retail CPU's come with a heatsink fan assembly that is will cool the CPU sufficiently and will allow a good margin of OC. If the OC is done properly and the case has good air movement, the stock unit will handle more.

07-07-2009, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
illegal Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 38 OS: vista	first build, 5.6 rating Just finished my first build heres what vista rated me :5.6 proccesor 5.6 memory 5.9 Graphics 5.9 gaming graphics 5.9 Hard Drive 5.9 Specs: Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P Processor: Intel E8500 Wolfdale Ram: Corsair 4gb (2x2gb) ddr2 1066 CPU Cooler: Zalman 9700 Power Supply: Corsair 750TX Video Card: Sapphire HD4870 1 gb Hard Drive: WD 640gb DVD Burner: Sony Black Operating System: Vista Ultimate My temps are 32 idle 40-50 with medium loads Thanks so much for the help....now to OC!

07-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: first build, 5.6 rating Very nice build you have there. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

07-08-2009, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
predat0r Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 40 OS: windows vista 32bit	Re: first build, 5.6 rating why do so many builds use cpu coolers like Zalman 9700, doesn't a cpu come with a fan when you buy it?

07-08-2009, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,655 OS: XP Professional	Re: first build, 5.6 rating If one is going to overclock, then an aftermarket cooler is appropriate to keep the rig cool as overclocking causes heat. Therefore, if you do not have plans on overclocking, then the stock heatsink/fan will keep your rig just fine in the temperature area in most cases. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 07-08-2009 at 09:02 PM.

07-09-2009, 07:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,566 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: first build, 5.6 rating All retail CPU's come with a heatsink fan assembly that is will cool the CPU sufficiently and will allow a good margin of OC. If the OC is done properly and the case has good air movement, the stock unit will handle more. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.