FallenFaux

Okay, so I'm building my first AMD computer, and I needed some help choosing parts. (All suggestions welcome)
I'm going to reuse some parts from my old build:
-4 x 1gb ballistix tracers
-150gb raptor
-plextor slot load dvd burner
-8800 GTS 320mb (untill 4870)

And these are the parts I was thinking about buying:
-Phenom 9850 BE
-Antec P182SE
-MSI K9A2 790FX
-Corsair 750TX

The main thing I need help on is the motherboard and the cooling. I want to do some minor overclocking on the proc, maybe 3Ghz. As for Crossfire, I may crossfire 2 4870s but i'll prob just use 1. What kind of air colling should I use that will fit into a P182SE?
+rep for helpful suggestions

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klnospicy

ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118019

this is the hs to go!! to get to 3ghz you will need a good air cooling and this just fit what you needed!!

FallenFaux

I had a Zalman CNPS9500 for my E6600, and honestly I wasn't that impressed with it.

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klnospicy

I HAVE ABOUT 5 SYSTEM WITH AMD BOTH 939 AND AM2, EVERYONE OF THEM HAVE A ZALMAN AND I HAVE NEVER RUN INTO TEMP PROBLEM!!

FOR HIS AIM OF OVERCLOCK THE ZALMAN WITH HANDLE IT VERY GOOD

tkl.hui

If you want one of the best air cooling, I believe the OCZ Vendetta 2 is even better than the THermalright Ultra 120 Extreme now. I would also say switch your mobo to this DFI one. I've heard the MSI one isnt that great.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813136044

Other than that, everything looks awesome.

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chil3nito

I SAY GO WITH THE Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme.. BEST AM2 COOLER AT THE MOMENT IN MY OPINION.

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FallenFaux

Yeah, that DFI does look better, and its cheaper b/c of a bigger rebate. I looked up that cooler too, and while it does perform better than the Ultra 120, according to this review on AM2 boards it covers 2 ram slots. http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi...ndetta_2/5.htm

But, will it fit in the case, and on the mobo?

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JamsD

Seconding the DK 790FX

Thermalright Ultra is awesome.

A Tuniq Tower is fine too.

Many Zalmans are a bit overrated in my opinion.

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tkl.hui

I believe the thermalright ultra 120 extreme (TRUE) will fit in the case you want. I've seen people with it in p180s before.

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FallenFaux

Alright, sounds like a plan so far!
I'll be buying the parts in a week or two, and i'll be sure to post pictures when i'm done. Thanks for the help guys.

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