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    #2
    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    You want a P67 or Z68 board with that processor for overclocking. E.g., http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=43133

    I wouldn't trust the GX range of PSUs. The earlier ones were bad but they've improved them.
    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=39875

    RAM is a bit slow despite the tighter timings. Maybe 1333MHz RAM instead. It makes little difference anyway.

    You can buy the German version of windows, download/borrow the English disc image and use it with your German key. You're really buying the key/license, not the disc itself.


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    Vargulf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭Vargulf


    Thanks a lot Monotype I,ve changed to the two components you suggested.

    Would you recommend a specific RAM?


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    #4
    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Just make sure it's 1.5V. The G-skill ripjaws or ripjaws-X as you had picked out is good.
    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=44319
    It's probably exactly the same RAM with different settings.


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    thysol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭thysol


    Monotype wrote: »
    I wouldn't trust the GX range of PSUs. The earlier ones were bad but they've improved them.
    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=39875

    Your recommended power supply sucks too though, not even 80 Plus.

    This power supply here has 80+ Bronze and is cheaper:

    http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/info/p687432/pid/geizhals


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    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    The XFX is 80+ bronze.
    Not only that, but both the Antec HCG and the XFX CE are made by Seasonic and based on their S12II PSU or variations of it.

    I'd go for Antec myself, all things being equal given that they've a better reputation for customer service but they're not equal. The XFX is a 650W PSU (12V rail is 53A vs the Antec's 40A).
    Now you could get by with 520W, but 650W will give a load of room for overclocking and possible upgrades without going overboard.


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    thysol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭thysol


    Monotype wrote: »
    The XFX is 80+ bronze.
    Not only that, but both the Antec HCG and the XFX CE are made by Seasonic and based on their S12II PSU or variations of it.

    I'd go for Antec myself, all things being equal given that they've a better reputation for customer service but they're not equal. The XFX is a 650W PSU (12V rail is 53A vs the Antec's 40A).
    Now you could get by with 520W, but 650W will give a load of room for overclocking and possible upgrades without going overboard.

    Yeah, probably you're right. I don't know, but I might have to seriously question the recommendations from a different forum where I come from. They always said to stay away from XFX and Superflower. But, now I think that they might well be wrong.


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    #8
    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Which forum is that... if you don't mind me asking?


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    thysol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭thysol


    Monotype wrote: »
    Which forum is that... if you don't mind me asking?

    www.pcghx.de


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    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Ah, so that explains the links to the German stores. :p

    Here's one of my favourite sites for PSU reviews on the internet.
    http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page541.htm

    It lists efficiency ratings, the original manufacturer, the amps on the 12V rails, whether the PSU is modular or not and a collection of the major reviewers. The only thing I feel that it's missing is the actual OEM model but you can usually find that with more digging or in the reviews. I don't think I've posted this link before so I'll add it to my signature.


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    #11
    Tea_Bag
    Registered Users Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    excellent site Monotype!
    I'm usually trawling through kitguru and johnnyguru to read up on PSUs, but that puts them all together in a great layout.


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    #12
    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    It's very good (so good that I should probably have posted it before now) and they're improving it too. I don't think the warranties and PCI-E connectors were listed there a while ago. You get a pretty fast picture of the kind of PSUs anyone has. It's handy that the reviews are lined up too, so that you can discount bias and flukes and get an all round opinion. E.g., Kit guru are good for detail but I think they can be generous in their conclusions/scoring.


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