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Thansk mosox! I figured that was the way to go but it is by first build so being a little cautious.

Hi all, similar question. I'm trying to connect my power supply to my video card. My video card needs a 12pin connector. I do have "PCI-E" cables which have 2X8 pins. However, it's not really 8 pins, more like 6+2 as the extra 2 are not connected. So I could just not use the 2 in each of the...

OK, I bought everything except for the SSD, still trying to source that. Any advice on drivers? I plan to install all the motherboard drivers (P8P67 Deluxe - which I understand i should get off the website not the included disc) and I'm guessing I need to do the same with the video card (ASUS...

jasonick, where did you order your OCZ VTX3-25SAT3-120G? I'm getting ready for my own build :bounce: described here but can't get it going because I can't source the SSD. I've been told it will be into May before they will be in stock. :cry:

nd_hunter, one more thing. Was the thermal paste that comes with the heatsink adequate or would you recomend buying a good one instead?

nd_hunter, a picture would be awesome! What was the reason not to mount perpendicular? Would it have prevented you removing the RAM without taking the heatsink off? I'm not as concerned about that issue as I rarely remove my RAM, if anything, I'll add more into the two empty slots in the future.

nd_hunter, thanks for your reply. It seems that all the current generation RAMs (at least the ones Ive been looking at) have the heatspreaders. If you ony cleared by 2mm after you moved it up, looks like I'll have no room. :( I read somewhere (don't remember where) that someone installed the...

Why_Me, I did say that I'm not looking for OC capabilities. However, I want to future proof as much as I can and it seems to me that an OC capable system gives me more leeway. The MSI card looks like a great deal, thanks!

JackNaylorPE, thanks for taking the time for the write up. I think I will get more use out of the 3.5 inch front USB 3.0 bay bundled with the Deluxe than I would with the possibility of twin x16 x16 lanes I’m trying to stay away from the 1.65 volts. I’m sure it’s fine but I just don’t see the...

Hi everyone, first time builder. I’ve spent many hours reading and researching to come up with the components below. Could use your advice about compatibility of the components and upgrade/change recommendations. Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month System Usage from Most to Least...