Computer Build Request

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

The Xigmatek HDT-S1283 is a fantastic cooler. Go for it, I'm sure you won't have any problems.
As for the video card, go with the Radeon HD 4850, and replace the cooler with a Thermaltake DuOrb. The stock cooler makes it run far too hot. If you don't want to do that, I recommend the 9800GTX+ instead.

 

[TimeParadoX]

The Xigmatek HDT-S1283 is a fantastic cooler. Go for it, I'm sure you won't have any problems.
As for the video card, go with the Radeon HD 4850, and replace the cooler with a Thermaltake DuOrb. The stock cooler makes it run far too hot. If you don't want to do that, I recommend the 9800GTX+ instead.

Thank you, Rage. I don't like changing the coolers of the Videocard because one time I did something wrong and caused the videocard to die.

Also for the Heatsink, should I replace the fan that comes with it to a Scythe one?

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

I'd recommend it if you can. The included fan's specs look good on paper, but real life performance is another story. It can apparently push 72CFM of air at 1000RPM, which is a load of BS.

 

[TimeParadoX]

I'd recommend it if you can. The included fan's specs look good on paper, but real life performance is another story. It can apparently push 72CFM of air at 1000RPM, which is a load of BS.

Yeah that's what I was thinking, I also discovered recently ( I might be stupid for not noticing it earlier ) that the front of my case has multiple slows for extra fans to add, so I might add 2-3 more Scythes to boost the cooling.

 

[TimeParadoX]

Hey, I'm also getting these things aswell.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126034

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826249016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817114182

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104203

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102005

Total: $400, almost enough for a new computer...

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

All that stuff's entirely upto you. I'd go with the Audigy SE over the X-Fi though, since there's no real advantage of the X-Fi or difference in sound between both cards, unless you have bionic ears.

 

[mopar man]

Hey, I got accused of hacking because I have good listening skillz on CS:S. I was just running along and heard some small footsteps behind me on Dust2, Running inside Bombsite B toward A, and got behind the double doors and waited and killed him. I just used the excuse that I am jesus (my nickname).

Anyway, on topic, I agree with Rage, you really need to install a new cooler on the 4850, because everywhere I have looked has said that it runs way too hot on the stock cooler.

 

[TimeParadoX]

All that stuff's entirely upto you. I'd go with the Audigy SE over the X-Fi though, since there's no real advantage of the X-Fi or difference in sound between both cards, unless you have bionic ears.

Hmm... I'll look into that Rage.

Hey, I got accused of hacking because I have good listening skillz on CS:S. I was just running along and heard some small footsteps behind me on Dust2, Running inside Bombsite B toward A, and got behind the double doors and waited and killed him. I just used the excuse that I am jesus (my nickname).

Anyway, on topic, I agree with Rage, you really need to install a new cooler on the 4850, because everywhere I have looked has said that it runs way too hot on the stock cooler.

Yeah, I used the X-Fi with my friend's headsets ( the one I put in my list ) and I could hear them from CT spawn at T spawn. :approve:

If I replace my current videocard ( which I might not for awhile, seeing how it's good enough for anything right now ) I'll end up doing that too, my 8800GTS is running 66c load so I might change the HSF for that too.

Also the reason I got that keyboard specifically was because there are a lot of different mods I could do to it, the one I have in mind right now is a Vinyl replacement.

Part 1 - Vinyl Mod

Part 2

Part 3

Look at part 3 towards the end ( about 6:34 ) and you'll see what I'm talking about.

 

[mopar man]

I had no clue you had an 8800GTS, so yeah, I'd definately keep that until later when you have to upgrade.