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Gaming build for €1,000

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  • #62
    Benzino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭Benzino


    Serephucus wrote: »
    Ok, I was (half) joking when I said that. Those settings will most-likely be stable, but you have to hav the cooling to dissipate that sort of heat. What CPU, cooler and case do you have again?

    Haha I see, well I'm not sure where you changed them, nevermind what to change them to :P This is what I have:
    CPU: Intel Core i5-2500k
    CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
    Case: Cooler Master 690 II Advanced
    Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
    Dublin_Gunner wrote: »
    Eh, the motherboard DEFINITELY has a CPU 8pin power connector. (you got the ASRock Z68?).

    ALL modern motherboards have CPU power connectors.

    The ATX 12v connector is the CPU power connector. 8 pins, and near enough to the CPU socket.

    Yeah it does, it was just split in two to support older motherboards, which kind of confused me a bit. It was tight getting it to reach though, as the heatsink is HUGE!


  • #63
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    Should be ok for 4.5 then at least. Make sure you run stress tests and the like though. 75 for a 24 hour test is about your limit though, 80 if you're using Intel Burn Test.


  • #64
    Benzino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭Benzino


    Hmm, If I should do a 24 hour test then I think I might leave it for a few days, don't want to stop playing Skyrim just yet :P


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