Please help me choose PSU, CPU cooler, RAM

just fyi we use aftermarket coolers ALL THE TIME and never once had a issue with warranty through intel or amd. we almost never use the stock coolers lol. most of the systems we build are higher end and many are highly overclocked as well. even overclocked as long as we have used the black or k versions i have yet to have one time where the warranty did not get taken care of which is rare anyway even overclocked as long as its done properly. i would recc a good air cooler from someone like Primolitech or xigmatech, thermaltake among others are all awesome coolers. you dont really need a water system for non overclocking and the basic water systems like the h60 etc are only honestly only as good as a good air cooler except they are a bit quieter. but for me the first thing i would ditch is the oem cooler... and yes this can be changed out later...we also compete and they know that and who we are and i never had a single issue as long as the proper cpu is used.

if overclocking is where you want to go we can help you get crazy high ... i also build dice and ln2 systems for people as well as do full oil systems and anything else crazy as well as custom fabbed aluminum cases etc.. but what you have looks more than fine for a great every day system if gaming and serious overclocking is not in your future. also im not a fan of kingston ram i would buy gskill in a second over kingston. but looks like you already ordered and dont know if other brands were a choice. just know overclocking requires more stress on the whole system as well as can get a bit pricey if you decide on full on water for good stuff..just my 2 cents.

 

I did order. But I wanted to change my order but could not do it from the webpage. So I called them on the phone. They would not let me change it. For no good reason. There were plenty of time to change it but they said no. They said I had to cancel the order and order again. But some of the parts I had chosen were nearly sold out. I cancelled the order. Tried to make a new order but could not pick the same parts. Two of the parts were sold out. This is suppose to be one of the best webshops in Norway. Maybe they have become too big and not very user friendly. I may have to order from someone else. But then I probably have to build the computer myself.

(The only thing I asked for was for them to give me another montior than the one I had ordered. Should not be that difficult.)

At least I know what I want now. January is the right time for good offers. Will keep looking

 

be more than happy to help if you need further info.

 

The issue is this. If your CPU fails (for whatever reason) and you contact Intel or AMD for a free replacement under warranty, and you fail to mention you did not install the CPU as per the terms of the warranty and instructions (which say to use the "accompanying thermal solution"), that omission of pertinent facts is "deceit with intent to defraud for personal gain". And that is "fraud", a criminal offense! And considering the prices of some high-end CPUs, a serious criminal offense!

If you volunteer that information, Intel and AMD rarely deny support, but they have the right to. They rarely do because they want to keep your business. But we have seen multiple occasions over the years where they have denied warranty support for customers who have made more than one similar claim. As a shop owner, I have personally seen this on several occasions, with both AMD and Intel.

So if you want to use an aftermarket cooler on a CPU that comes with a supplied cooler, that's fine. Just be honest with Intel and AMD should something go wrong by providing them the whole picture.

Or save the hassles and buy an OEM CPU. They don't come with OEM coolers and therefore, you must use a 3rd party cooler. Of course, the CPU warranty is only good for 1 year on OEM CPUs instead of 3 years with retail packaged CPUs that come with OEM coolers (that extra 2 years is why CPU makers supply good coolers). So weigh your priorities first - and be honest if something does go wrong.

And FTR, not all aftermarket coolers are equal. And more importantly, not all aftermarket coolers are anywhere near as efficient as the OEMs. It amazes me when I see misinformed users toss the OEM coolers for some $20 aftermarket junk.

 

no we tell them we were using x cooler. i have dealt with intel for a long time and know people there i have zero issue ever with that. no deceit there. im always up front and honest and never once had them deny my warranty. trust me they know we build overclocked machines...i even tell them the chip was running at 4.0 or 4.5 etc never had a single issue. if you deal with the right people there you will not have a problem. and we buy both trays of oem cpu's as well as boxed retail. we DO NOT HOWEVER try to warranty cpu's that are pushed way beyond the limits. we also do not try to warranty diced and ln2 chips either though intel usually takes care of us anyway...

and yes i agree do not use a junk cooler. the ones i reff to and the top range of air cooling. coolers from the companies i mentioned are some of the best there is. do not use a 20$ cooler (unless its after rebate which i have seen some really nice ones for 20-30 after say a 20-30$ mail in rebate)

 

Go for a decent PSU like the XFX PSU listed in post 1, it offers very decent performance for a relatively low price.

If you're going to buy a different system/ at a different shop, also keep in mind PSU's from Seasonic, Corsair, Antec and be quiet!

 

For help with Coolers, cases, etc I have used this site in the past

http://www.silentpcreview.com/


-cheers,
feandur

 

So did you build your PC already?