a few random questions....Post Date: 2014-02-20 |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
tallikat 
Newbie 
Joined: 10 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
 Quote Reply
 Topic: a few random questions....Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 11:33am |
|
Ok so i'm really just getting back into PC's and PC gaming. its been a long time since i've had a desktop but ive been looking into a new hobby, maybe even a side job someday. i recently bought a DS rig that's ready to go for the future, so that one i'm not messing with for awhile and until i trust myself enough to play around with it. anyways i do want to build my own still. i want to start small obviously with cheaper components in case i screw up. i suppose my first question is...
are DIY combos a good way to get my foot in the door and build a decent pc? if not maybe a list of decent quality/priced components to start with? and here are the truly random questions... do new cpu's come with thermal compound/syringe and a stock fan? is a simple liquid cooling system easy enough for a beginner? is it easy to add/bridge a second gpu if the exsisting card is sli ready? and the last question is really for down the road i think. maybe just a guesstimate on when/if a 6 core cpu will be a necessity for high end gaming? i appologize if any of these questions are dumb, but i'd appreciate feedback anyways! |
|
 |
|
|
bprat22
DS ELITE 
DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!)
Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 2:50pm |
|
I can't say all, but a lot of cpu's do come with heat sink and the basic fan. It'll usually say in Contents what is included. Thermal paste is pretty cheap, so either way is good.
A liquid cooling option, like h60 for example, are easy to install and zero maintenance. Just need access to back of mobo to install the bracket. A lot of cases have a mobo cutout for that purpose. Or install before mounting mobo to standoffs. Sli is just adding the second card and installing the bridge, which just plugs in to both cards, and enabling in Nvidia control panel. The other 6 core question I couldn't say. Have fun. 
|
|
|
|
|
tallikat
Newbie
Joined: 10 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 3:38pm |
|
cool, i appreciate the info. i guess the phrase "legos for adults" is somewhat accurate. it does sound like fun. then i'll just have to learn the software side of things... anyways thanks again!
|
|
|
|
|
fstcvc
DS Veteran 
Joined: 06 Jul 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2551 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 9:28pm |
|
If you buy a "Retail" CPU it normally will come with factory heatsink & thermal paste. Like most "OEM" items, it's usually just that with no accessories. Not sure if they even sell CPU's OEM style anymore (I know they used to in the past).
As far as SLI GPU's, the bigger concern isn't about the GPU as almost all modern GPU's are SLI compatible but whether or not the motherboard supports SLI or not. Otherwise, it is simply plug n play with minimal setup. |
|
|
HailStorm II
i7 4770K @ 4.5GHz Asus Maximus VI Extreme 16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 3xSLI EVGA SuperClocked GTX TITAN Samsung 840Pro SSD 256GB+512GB HydroLux+XSPC CPU/MoBo/GPU Liquid Cooling |
|
|
|
|
tallikat
Newbie
Joined: 10 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 21 Feb 2014 at 7:18am |
|
Yea, that's why I went with the sabertooth. Think you gave me that recommendation actually. So thanks for that.
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
About Digital Storm
Contact Information
Facility Tour
Financing
Buy Now, Pay Later
Downloads
GSA Schedule
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Request Help
Call: 1-866-817-8676
(Hours 9AM-5PM PST)
Topic Options