Glock's small upgrade project

[glocktodahead]

Hey I am looking to upgrade my case, power supply and HSF. Here are my system specs right now:

Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe

AMD 3500+ Venice stock @ 2.2

BFG 7800 GTX 256mb

Samsung M3 2.0 GB RAM

Onboard audio

480Watt cheap psu

Here's what I think i've made my mind up for:

Case:

ThermalTake Tsunami Series Aluminum ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Top USB, Firewire and Audio Ports – Black $139.99 + shipping

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/itemdetails.asp?EdpNo=1010723&Tab=11&NoMapp=0

Power Supply: Enermax / 600-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm Fan / 24-Pin / Dual PCI-Express / SATA-Ready / Power Supply / SLI Ready

Price:

$194.99 + shipping

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/itemdetails.asp?EdpNo=1419091&Tab=11&NoMapp=0

I haven't made my mind up on the HSF I was thinking about the XP-120 but I don't want to have any issues with fitting. I am trying to get as much cooling as possible in my Case so that I can overclock my cpu and to get rid of the arifacts that I am seeing with my gpu. (I notice that while I'm playing a game it gets really hot in my case right now) I think that the load was around 61 C and higher.

any conflicts with my thinking so far? any suggestions? and which HSF do you suggest?

 

[FarFarAway]

I wouldn't get the Tsunami case. I've used them a few times in mates PC's and the quality is pretty poor in all honestly. What about an Antec P180 or a Silverstone case?

PSU is decent but dear and I would go with a thermaltake Big Typhoon

 

[ßūŁŁēŦĐōĜ]

Tsunami

i had a tsunami and it wasnt that bad but it was the first case i ever got lol... but now i cant stand the thing. the tooless pci brackets are so naff .... that was the worst bit.

custom pc mag reckon that artic cooling freezer 7 pro is the way to go for cooling intel -19 more than the standerd HSF and its quiet aswell. look into it :wavey:

 

[ßūŁŁēŦĐōĜ]

Idiot!!!!

what am i on about, cooling intel rofl what was i thinking about:nono: .... ignore that lol

 

[WC Annihilus]

Cooling giants are the TT BT, Scythe Ninja, Noctua U-12 (not sure bout this one), and Tuniq Tower. Only one we have from experience is the BT (by me ) though... We really need to get our hands on the others for review

 

[glocktodahead]

I'm so glad that I came here before purchasing lol. I will look into a different case. I will also look at the other hsf and the power supply u said was decent....are there any others kemp that are around the same or a little over the price that you would recommend instead?

I'll read over your BT review again WC

EDIT: it looks as though to use the BT I will need enough room in my case. I looked at the Antec P180 and it looks like it could keep my components nice and cool. I was hoping to get a case with a window, but I don't want to have to sacrifice performance. If I did go in with the Antec case I would have to make sure the BT fit because there is no way I would cut a hole in it lol.

K I have been looking at the P180 for like 30 minutes now and its selling for $141 CAD so I think I might pick it up

 

[FarFarAway]

Get this PSU. The BEST.

GET IT NOW

If you're disappointed in it I'll refund you + $100

PCP&C are simply the BEST. No arguments.

 

[glocktodahead]

Thank you for your help. So this is what im certain I will pick up:

The antec P180 case

PC P+P Turbo-Cool 510 Express / SLI power supply

and now for the hsf..

 

[Ham]

TBH most aircoolers will do you proud. The BT, ninja etc are all good but big...very big.

However if your deffinatly getting the P180 get the ninja. its a perfect combo as shown here:

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article251-page5.html

 

[glocktodahead]

Thanks Ham this will work out perfectly.

Thanks for all the input: I will get my money together and keep you posted

 

[ai_01]

9500 Zalman is really good and pretty much silent. had my opty @ 2.8 and never went above 39 C.