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Old 07-02-09   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys, I just need a little help using my $125 AUD.
I want to get a couple or some things for my computer build, not sure what.

Currently:
iCute ZL08 Case
Palit 9800GT 512mb
2x1 GB G.Skill DDR2
1x Maxtor 40GB HDD Master IDE
1x WD Caviar Blue 16MB Cache 500GB HDD Slave IDE
1x LG DVD Writer SATA
Coolermaster eXtreme Power Duo 600w
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Intel 5200 @ 2.5Ghz STOCK HSF

What I've Considered:
#1. New HSF (Xiggy or something), Intake (120mm Antec) and Exhaust (80mm Antec)
#2. Ultra sexy fan controller
#3. 500GB WD Caviar Black
#4. You tell me?

Most preferred website:
www.mwave.com.au

Any help or suggestions would be great!

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Get a new HSF so you can get those GHz up to at least 3.0.
With that much, you could grab a Megahalem (maybe, exchange rate plus shipping could = $100,000,000). Just get the best HSF you can find in Aus.
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New heatsink also and overclock as xxbassplayer suggest would be a very good route to extend the performance of your system before you might want to upgrade again.

Or new harddrive 500gig and clean out those ide drives and therefore move clutter in the case.

i would go with a new harddrive, due to i hate idea ribbon.rounded cables. but either route would be excellent.

Your on the right track, just need to think where do you think your system needs improvements and upgrade that part.
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Respect for a fellow Aussie!

My vote is for a new HSF, Zalman fan controller, and you could probably pick up a pot of something to drink on your way home with the spare change :P.
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Heatsink + Fans it is!
Which Heatsink?
Which Fans?

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Well, Atomic rated the V8 as the best 775 cooler in their latest roundup, beat the True and the Vendetta 2 (Which i own, happily).

Fans depend alot on if you'd prefer all out cooling or something a little more quiet.

EDIT:: MWave price the True at $135 and the V8 at $92
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Not sure this is expensive or not. $72 Aud?

http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveA...U&sku=18020409
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GET THE XIGGY!!!!


Your going to love that cooler. And also while you are at it, get some MX-2 as well.


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Not sure this is expensive or not. $72 Aud?

http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveA...U&sku=18020409
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