Fx 6300 system, and thermal paste

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My first post here, and my gosh! This forum is great! So, I am planing to do my first build, and I made A LOT of research! What do you guys think? Here is a picture of my shopping basket:

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ddh9ayl4hb4vh#

click once on it, and it will zoom ;), should make things easier.

And by the way: I have seen Logans: how to apply thermal paste video, and I am planing to do it on my cousins computer (he is using his Pc since years without thermal paste, or with used thermal paste?!) My only question is on that: do I have to wait, until it's try? Or can I immidiatly start the pc after installation?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Yeah, it's quite a good system. But gosh, the prices are high in Deutschland. Here in the Netherlands everything is about 10 euros cheaper per unit.

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It's in Austria, the germans are a bit cheaper, but just a bit..., mostly not even 10 Euros.

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Some thermal compounds will have cure times. You cure it by... using the pc.. xD

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I assume, I don't have to wait XD

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Yep, no wait time on thermal paste curing, It looks like you've done a good amount of research, all your parts look to be good choices. :) Enjoy your stay on the forum.

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thanks a bunch :)

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The build looks very well thought out; I would get Promilatech PK-1 thermal paste, though. It is the very best performing thermal paste on the market. Otherwise, that build looks great!

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Looks good, but I would go with a different PSU. OCZ power supplies have problems with coil whine. Also, I'd go with Arctic Cooling MX-4 if you can get your hands on some. It doesn't have any cure time, so your temperatures will be great out of the box, instead of having to wait weeks for the stuff to cure. Not to mention it's electically non-conductive. Just remember to clean off the old stuff with some rubbing alcohol first.

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So even though you can use it after installation, you have to wait weeks until it cures?

What is curing with thermal paste?

For the power supply: 750 watts minimum, I want to do atleast 2way crossfire in future. OCZ seems to be a good deal, or are they heavily known for such problems?

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Basically, when you're using the pc, the paste will heat up and set in. So some brands might give you higher temps at first, then you'll see the temps drop after a bit.

Honestly, i've never had an issue with temps and cure times. Granted i've only ever used Arctic Silver 5 and IC Diamond.

I have IC Diamond in my i7 Asus laptop and it's sitting at a cool 39c as we speak.

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AS5 does have a cure time, buddy.

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Yup, I saw that, but as I said. I have never noticed any difference before and after cure times.

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I've researched a bit about the power supply, and it is very loud under load. Modularity is not important for me, so: what 750 watt power supply do you guys suggest for about 90€ or about 110$?

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There are several good options for them. Try looking at XFX xxx editions or the Corsair TX650w they're both good. Also, get the regular Coolermaster HAF 912 Plus, as your motherboard should come with a USB 3.0 front panel thing anyway.

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thanks a lot, I've chosen an xfx pro 850 watt psu! And the price for the advanced, and the other versions are the same! So, why not? one more 200 mm fan!.