Recent content by Trompochi

if you're going for 4gb ram, make it 2x2gb (not a single 4gb stick) DDR3 1600mhz so you get dual channel mode, with that budget I'd probably get an AMD APU instead, but that would be better with at least 8gb ram.

Yup, then you will have to wait for the cpu.

It wont damage anything if you try it without a cpu installed, some mobos will just turn on then probably turn off again after 4-5 secs, others might stay on until you turn it off manually(usually happens if it has a cpu installed but the ram isnt installed properly)

Rollback to 337.88?

Nope, no brain(cpu) = dead PC, I think the only thing that can be done without cpu and ram installed is using the USB flashback on asus motherboards, and thats just to update the bios. If there is no ram or cpu installed you will hear some beeps or see an error code on the tiny display...

Well, that i5 has 4 cores and no HT, for those tasks I would pick the FX cpu, but thats just me. I'm pretty sure others would go for the i5. :-)

I dont think its possible to replace those with screws, just buy an aftermarket cooler like the coolermaster hyper 212 evo, I'm using the NZXT Respire T40 with 2 fans on a i5 3470 overclocked to 4ghz, max temps while gaming are 55-58c, and 61-65c when running Prime95. Both are around $33-40, the...

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And here I am still rocking a freakin HD 5770.... lol

And here I am still rocking a freakin HD 5770.... lol