# upgrading my computer, how's this sound? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 11, 2011, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086 "2011-02-11T11:33:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086/1 "2011-02-11T11:33:00Z")
Main use for this computer will be CAD programs, running code, things of the engineering nature. No games. maybe hd movies from time to time. ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 AM3 AMD 890GX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard Item #: N82E16813131631 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options) $149.99 OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC … Item #: N82E16817341018 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options) -$40.00 Instant $20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card $129.99 $89.99 CORSAIR XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 Item #: N82E16820145324 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy $109.99 AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX Item #: N82E16819103727 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options) $159.99 Antec 761345-75024-0 120mm Blue LED Case Fan Item #: N82E16835209011 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $16.99 Subtotal: $526.95 ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086/2 "2011-02-11T14:06:13Z")
AMD processor…meh I’d go with this fan. [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835220038](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835220038) ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086/3 "2011-02-11T14:20:35Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > AMD processor…meh They are far better if you’re on a budget and can’t afford to spring for a siqqq intel chip/mobo. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086/4 "2011-02-11T14:39:54Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > I’d go with this fan. > > [SilverStone AP121 Case cooler - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835220038) So your angle is fluid bearing vs ball bearing? What about the capability to adjust the speed if need be? how about a magnetic bearing with auto adjust? [VIZO FZ-12025 Case Fan - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835425012) or [GELID Solutions FN-TX12-15 Case cooler - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835426014) or barometric ball bearing whatever that is [COOLER MASTER Excalibur R4-EXBB-20PK-R0 120mm Case Fan - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103083) everything else seems ok? I’m slightly over budget but I would like to not mess with anything for a few years. The only iffy thing is if the on board video card can handle everything but I can always add that later. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086/5 "2011-02-11T15:11:57Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > So your angle is fluid bearing vs ball bearing? What about the capability to adjust the speed if need be? > > how about a magnetic bearing with auto adjust? [VIZO FZ-12025 Case Fan - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835425012) or [GELID Solutions FN-TX12-15 Case cooler - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835426014) > > or barometric ball bearing whatever that is [COOLER MASTER Excalibur R4-EXBB-20PK-R0 120mm Case Fan - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103083) > > everything else seems ok? I’m slightly over budget but I would like to not mess with anything for a few years. The only iffy thing is if the on board video card can handle everything but I can always add that later. Not so much leaning either way, that fan, fire out a much more precise flow of air. It moves a lot. I would think any fan controller could allow the adjustment of speeds. I have that antec fan sitting in my 900 case. I’m going to add the silverstone one to my new case however. ---
**Author:** ![ZOMGVTEK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zomgvtek/32/5063_2.png) [@ZOMGVTEK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZOMGVTEK)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086/6 "2011-02-11T15:23:35Z")
The fan is my biggest issue, lol. The ‘golf ball dimple’ Silverstone fans are well liked, but I would prefer a Sunon, or Panaflow. I would replace any and all case fans as well. Cheap fans sound bad, dont move air, and fail. Otherwise it looks good. I wouldnt run AMD chips, but they ARE cheaper. Anything for sale at PTS is almost always a great product. [http://www.petrastechshop.com/120x38mmfans.html](http://www.petrastechshop.com/120x38mmfans.html) Run all 3 pins, assuming you have enough headers for them on the mobo. Regulate speed automatically with speedfan or similar. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086/7 "2011-02-11T15:47:33Z")
AMD chips are fine… Like I said, Intel chips are superior but not everyone wants to spend that type of coin on a PC. Also my 9950BE has been nothing but great for 2 years. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2011, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/upgrading-my-computer-hows-this-sound/209086/8 "2011-02-11T17:05:48Z")
> [@ZOMGVTEK](#): > > Run all 3 pins, assuming you have enough headers for them on the mobo. Regulate speed automatically with speedfan or similar. Idk what you mean by this. > [@ZOMGVTEK](#): > > I would replace any and all case fans as well. This is the only fan. There are provisions for a front fan but currently there is nothing in that spot. order updated to the silverstone one until otherwise persuaded…