- Mar 13, 2012
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Hello!
I'm going to be building a moderate gaming build in a Fractal R3. Relevant parts are:
CPU: i5-2500k
Mobo: Extreme3 Gen3
CPU fan: Hyper 212 Evo
Case: Fractal Design R3
So my overclock isn't going to be anything spectacular (as you can tell). I'm really going for a quiet overclocked gaming build. I know that the Hyper 212 Evo already comes with thermal paste... do I need to get higher-quality thermal paste? How much will it impact CPU temperatures?
Also, do you have any tips? I'm completely new to actually assembling computers (although I've been a hardware geek for two months, now :lol: ). I've heard that sticking your finger inside a plastic bag and spreading the paste evenly and thinly is the way to go... any other suggestions?
Thanks!
I'm going to be building a moderate gaming build in a Fractal R3. Relevant parts are:
CPU: i5-2500k
Mobo: Extreme3 Gen3
CPU fan: Hyper 212 Evo
Case: Fractal Design R3
So my overclock isn't going to be anything spectacular (as you can tell). I'm really going for a quiet overclocked gaming build. I know that the Hyper 212 Evo already comes with thermal paste... do I need to get higher-quality thermal paste? How much will it impact CPU temperatures?
Also, do you have any tips? I'm completely new to actually assembling computers (although I've been a hardware geek for two months, now :lol: ). I've heard that sticking your finger inside a plastic bag and spreading the paste evenly and thinly is the way to go... any other suggestions?
Thanks!
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