My first true build a little assist please

[jblitz277]

This is my new CPU being delivered fri
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Q6600

</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>Intel Quad Core Kentsfield 2.4Ghz Q6600 CPU </TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$253.44</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$253.44</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#fef87b><TD class=font_size2 colSpan=6>IMPORTANT: Prior to returning or exchanging an item, we strongly recommend that you contact Intel. For technical support, please contact the manufacturer at 916-377-7000</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR class=sm_text><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>1</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>

O261-8070

</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>OCZ Platinum Rev 2 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz (2x10 </TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$78.07</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$78.07</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#fef87b><TD class=font_size2 colSpan=6>IMPORTANT: Prior to returning or exchanging an item, we strongly recommend that you contact OCZ. For technical support, please contact the manufacturer at 800-459-1816</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR class=sm_text><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>1</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>

ULT31847

</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>Ultra 600w X-Finity Power Supply w/2 80mm / Titan <TABLE class=font02 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Status:</TD><TD> Shipped </TD></TR><TR><TD>Method:</TD><TD> UPS GROUND </TD></TR><TR><TD>Date Shipped:</TD><TD> 01/08/08</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=2>Tracking #: </STYLE> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$53.70</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$53.70</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#fef87b><TD class=font_size2 colSpan=6>IMPORTANT: Prior to returning or exchanging an item, we strongly recommend that you contact Ultra. For technical support, please contact the manufacturer at 888-222-5487</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR class=sm_text><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>1</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>

ULT31824

</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>Ultra Aluminus Mid Tower ATX Case Black <TABLE class=font02 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Status:</TD><TD> Shipped </TD></TR><TR><TD>Method:</TD><TD> UPS GROUND </TD></TR><TR><TD>Date Shipped:</TD><TD> 01/08/08</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=2>Tracking #:</STYLE> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$67.67</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$67.67</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#fef87b><TD class=font_size2 colSpan=6>IMPORTANT: Prior to returning or exchanging an item, we strongly recommend that you contact Ultra. For technical support, please contact the manufacturer at 888-222-5487</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR class=sm_text><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>1</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>

A455-2322

</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>Asus P5N-E SLI Socket 775 Motherboard <TABLE class=font02 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Status:</TD><TD> Shipped </TD></TR><TR><TD>Method:</TD><TD> UPS GROUND </TD></TR><TR><TD>Date Shipped:</TD><TD> 01/09/08</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=2>Tracking #: </STYLE> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$127.11</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle>$127.11</TD><TD class="" vAlign=top align=middle> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#fef87b><TD class=font_size2 colSpan=6>IMPORTANT: Prior to returning or exchanging an item, we strongly recommend that you contact Asus. For technical support, please contact the manufacturer at 812-282-2787</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=6></TD></TR><!--Product table ends--></TBODY></TABLE><!--Order Totals--><TABLE class=font03 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=756 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2 height=20>I have a $300.00 Staples gift card and I'm not sure what type of heatsink and 120mm fans to look for
Staples doesn't appear to have a good cpu selection so i tried to order online but,you
can't use a gift card online.I also need thermal paste and if there is anything else please any advise
is appreciated.I'm so freakin excited Friday seems like forever
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Also did I choose a good PC for the price or could I do better?

[Chewy]

nice price on the quad, but if it's Core Stepping: B3 then you have a problem, that's the older hot'r'hell model and if you are going to run all 4 cores much it would be better to have a very good cooler

that case only shows 2 120 fans can be used, get 2 good ones

your vid card is what?

[jblitz277]

http://www.superwarehouse.com/p.cfm?p=1503375&CMP=KAC-Froogle

By no means top of the line but,I will be upgraded in the next few months.Also about the B3 the last few reviews on Tigerdirect all said they got the GO and believe maybe that the B3 were no longer made or stocked so I have my fingers crossed.Do you think I can get adequate cooling parts (sink,fans etc) at Staples or is this giftcard useless? I only see a crap selection on line

[jblitz277]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133197

Sorry this is my vid card the 512mb not the previous one and to answer my own question the staples by me doesn't even stock 120mm fans ,heatsinks ,or thermal paste and the cpu fan they have is crap.It's off to Radio Shack tomorrow at lunch

[Chewy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223

most reviewed and popular cooling solution for those premium cpu's

[jblitz277]

Well 4/5ths came today a day early but the mobo is b/o with a schedualled delivery for monday.Hey Chewy how do I identify B3 or G0.I can see the back of cpu through the pack but,before I open the (do not open) tape I wanted to make sure.I feel like a kid on X-mas

[Chewy]

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3066

I hope yours says SLACR

[jblitz277]

INTEL '05 Q6600
Intel Core 2 Quad
SLACR MALAY
2.40GHZ/8M/1066/05A
L743A848
That's exactly what the back looks like

[jblitz277]

The case is huge! I was hoping to find an adequate fan and sink locally without having to wait but,newegg tonight should reach PA by Monday. Hey Chewy I know this is probably a newb pain in the a$$ ? but,how come newegg the words are tiny and distorted but,no other site is.I imagine it's my video settings is it something I can fix or is this the curse of my P4 dinosaur?

[Chewy]

this is the fan I would use

Pros: I am using the CNPS9700 on a Q6600 with IP35 Pro motherboard. I easily overclocked the Q6600 to 3.2Ghz (9x356) - with idle temps at 26C and load temps (Prime95) at 50C.

course I would probably blow the breaker and burn up the power supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019

764g it's heavy

[jblitz277]

As I value your advise because I've seen you help alot of folks with there build I looked at that extensively today at work.Being my first build all the reviews about difficult install have me hessitant but,since you have now given 2 chances to take your advise on this I'll give it a go.Fingers crossed .Now if I could just read the newegg page from home to order.

[Chewy]

the earlier 9500 will be fine if you don't want to push the envelope

even a slightly smaller less expensive cooler but you need very good case cooling with cheaper hsf

[jblitz277]

ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
Item #: N82E16835118019
Standard Return Policy $79.99
$54.99
2 AeroCool AeroFlow-BB 120mm Blue LED Case Fan
Item #: N82E16835129228
Standard Return Policy $21.98
($10.99 ea)
Subtotal $76.97
Tax $0.00
UPS 3 Days $9.61
Order Total $86.58

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[jblitz277]

Mobo arrived today and the fans shipped from ca today from newegg.I'm tweakin I wanta open it so bad but,no point without fans



edit what sata burner would you guys recomend I burn alot of xbox 360 games so I need a good DL burner

[Chewy]

it's a crapshot anymore but the new pioneer sata is supposed to be good, especially with dual layer disks

2nd choice would be the samsung 203 but it's finicky about controllers(sata)