Vista - Show us your rig

**bruce2** · 01-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Majkel

Quote: Originally Posted by bruce2

Hi Majkel, impressive setup there.

One question, is there an opening some where on the desk behind the unit I can't see for hot air venting?

Yes, I didn't push the desk entirely to the wall

The picture doesn't show this but I left about 10cm of space to the wall itself behind the desk, to ensure good ventilation

Sorry, just got a little paranoid seeing a PC in such a tight confinement.

**Majkel** · 01-28-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by bruce2

Sorry, just got a little paranoid seeing a PC in such a tight confinement.

If you look closely on my photo you can see that position of the base of the monitor (it's quite flat) shows that there is a space between desk and wall

The LCD is pushed all the way to the wall, and I made sure that it seats there stable

**kev s148** · 01-28-2009

well ive finaly got round to geting a better graphics card ive taken out a pny 9500gt and put that in my wifes and ive just put in a asus 9800gt ultimate wei score has gone from 5.4 up to 5.9 iam well happy

as you can see it only just fit
next thing iam going to change is the cpu cooler can any body recomended a good one

**amplid** · 01-28-2009

the THERMALRIGHT ultra 120 extreme is one of the best air coolers out there...

Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online - Scan.co.uk)

amplid

**96accord** · 01-28-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by amplid

the THERMALRIGHT ultra 120 extreme is one of the best air coolers out there...

Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online - Scan.co.uk)

amplid

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**amplid** · 01-28-2009

Okay I'll try a different site then: http://www.alternate.be/html/product...l?artno=HXLR14
That's a belgian site, but I checked scan and they DO have that particular heatsink

Amplid

**kev s148** · 01-28-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by amplid

Okay I'll try a different site then: ALTERNATE. Hardware - Software - Entertainment
That's a belgian site, but I checked scan and they DO have that particular heatsink

Amplid

thank you that looks like the one i'll be going for
iam guessing i will need a fitting kit for the amd set up

**Everlong18** · 01-28-2009

AMD CPU coolers are easier to set up I find.

With Intel sockets, you have to attach the whole mounting brackets first, and with AMD, the bracket is already on and you just use the retention clip that comes with the cooler to fasten it down.

**bruce2** · 01-28-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by kev s148

as you can see it only just fit
next thing iam going to change is the cpu cooler can any body recomended a good one

Hi kev s148 and amplid, this is my all time favorite and the best CPU cooler with best value:

Newegg.com - Noctua NH-U12P 120mm SSO CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

**amplid** · 01-28-2009

Jah, noctua are great, but the thermalright is €20 cheaper here in belgium...

Amplid

01-27-2009	#1011 (permalink)
bruce2 Vista Ultimate 64 bit 584 posts	Re: Show us your rig Quote: Originally Posted by Majkel Quote: Originally Posted by bruce2 Hi Majkel, impressive setup there. One question, is there an opening some where on the desk behind the unit I can't see for hot air venting? Yes, I didn't push the desk entirely to the wall The picture doesn't show this but I left about 10cm of space to the wall itself behind the desk, to ensure good ventilation Sorry, just got a little paranoid seeing a PC in such a tight confinement.
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01-28-2009	#1012 (permalink)
Majkel Windows 7 Ultimate x64 118 posts	Re: Show us your rig Quote: Originally Posted by bruce2 Sorry, just got a little paranoid seeing a PC in such a tight confinement. If you look closely on my photo you can see that position of the base of the monitor (it's quite flat) shows that there is a space between desk and wall The LCD is pushed all the way to the wall, and I made sure that it seats there stable
My System Specs

01-28-2009	#1013 (permalink)
kev s148 windows 7 home premium 64 bit 133 posts	Re: Show us your rig well ive finaly got round to geting a better graphics card ive taken out a pny 9500gt and put that in my wifes and ive just put in a asus 9800gt ultimate wei score has gone from 5.4 up to 5.9 iam well happy as you can see it only just fit next thing iam going to change is the cpu cooler can any body recomended a good one
My System Specs

01-28-2009	#1014 (permalink)
amplid Vista Ultimate x64 624 posts	Re: Show us your rig the THERMALRIGHT ultra 120 extreme is one of the best air coolers out there... Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online - Scan.co.uk) amplid
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01-28-2009	#1015 (permalink)
96accord Vista x64 Ultimate 295 posts	Re: Show us your rig Quote: Originally Posted by amplid the THERMALRIGHT ultra 120 extreme is one of the best air coolers out there... Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online - Scan.co.uk) amplid HTTP 404 - File not found
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01-28-2009	#1016 (permalink)
amplid Vista Ultimate x64 624 posts	Re: Show us your rig Okay I'll try a different site then: http://www.alternate.be/html/product...l?artno=HXLR14 That's a belgian site, but I checked scan and they DO have that particular heatsink Amplid
My System Specs

01-28-2009	#1017 (permalink)
kev s148 windows 7 home premium 64 bit 133 posts	Re: Show us your rig Quote: Originally Posted by amplid Okay I'll try a different site then: ALTERNATE. Hardware - Software - Entertainment That's a belgian site, but I checked scan and they DO have that particular heatsink Amplid thank you that looks like the one i'll be going for iam guessing i will need a fitting kit for the amd set up
My System Specs

01-28-2009	#1018 (permalink)
Everlong18 Windows 7 x64 1,287 posts	Re: Show us your rig AMD CPU coolers are easier to set up I find. With Intel sockets, you have to attach the whole mounting brackets first, and with AMD, the bracket is already on and you just use the retention clip that comes with the cooler to fasten it down.
My System Specs

01-28-2009	#1019 (permalink)
bruce2 Vista Ultimate 64 bit 584 posts	Re: Show us your rig Quote: Originally Posted by kev s148 as you can see it only just fit next thing iam going to change is the cpu cooler can any body recomended a good one Hi kev s148 and amplid, this is my all time favorite and the best CPU cooler with best value: Newegg.com - Noctua NH-U12P 120mm SSO CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
My System Specs

01-28-2009	#1020 (permalink)
amplid Vista Ultimate x64 624 posts	Re: Show us your rig Jah, noctua are great, but the thermalright is €20 cheaper here in belgium... Amplid
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