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#3342997 - 07/16/11 04:56 AM Re: Thinking about building new system - do these compnents match? [Re: letterboy1]
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How do you like it? Just bought myself a similar setup, 2600K, P8Z68-Pro, 580GTX and an SSD. I was just going to use the SSD for windows and a few games (got the 128 gb version).

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#3343087 - 07/16/11 07:57 AM Re: Thinking about building new system - do these compnents match? [Re: ripper998]
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Originally Posted By: ripper998
How do you like it? Just bought myself a similar setup, 2600K, P8Z68-Pro, 580GTX and an SSD. I was just going to use the SSD for windows and a few games (got the 128 gb version).


Glad you asked because I was just going to make another report. In short, I love it.

Earlier I asked about the CPU's safe operating temperatures and it was pointed out that it should be idling at about 35 degrees celsius with a good after-market cooler, not in the mid 40s like mine was. Since this is my first time building a system, I was afraid I might have messed up installing the after-market CPU heatsink. As it turns out, my case is not up to the task of providing sufficient airflow and exhaust. Last night I took the side cover of the case off and the CPU idled consistently at an average of 35 degrees. thumbsup
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