TBH, from what I've read on forums. You can reliably overclock the 2500k to 4.5Ghz with air cooling.
As you said, you probably won't overclock, until your system becomes of age. So I's scrap the air cooler for now and just use the stock standard one. No point buying stuff you aren't going to use.
So with my current system go with the stock cooler now, and when I'm planning to start overclocking look for an air cooler. Probably better since new models will come out / older models become cheaper.
I'm also in the market for a new mechanical keyboard, prefer ~$140. Cherry Browns.
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Last edited by TCPLemminks; Wed, 16th-May-2012 at 10:04 PM.
I've got a Razer Blackwidow Mechanical Keyboard. It's pretty good. The only complaint I have about it is how noisy it is. When I bought it, I didn't realise you could get a silent version :s
Maynarde has the silent version and he was pretty happy with it iirc.
Really though, I don't think it matters much what mechanical keyboard you get. Tomato = Tamato. If you do care about the noise factor though, I'd recommend the Razer Blackwidow Silent Edition. I think they are fairly pricey though, can't remember how much I paid for mine now.....
There's also a mechanical keyboard (iirc) which is sold on this site, pretty sure you can buy custom keys for it as well. I think thats a pretty neat feature, I love to change my "~" key to a Terran logo key :P
So with my current system go with the stock cooler now, and when I'm planning to start overclocking look for an air cooler. Probably better since new models will come out / older models become cheaper.
I'm also in the market for a new mechanical keyboard, prefer ~$140. Cherry Browns.
If you want browns, you need to look at Filco/Ducky/Leopold.
Otherwise if you can settle for blacks, I like the Steelseries 6GV2. Minimalist like the Filco/leopold stuff. No silly macro keys or lights or anything, just a well built mech keyboard. And that one can be found <$100 AUD.
Anyone know where I could get Filcos?
I've seen the Ninja version (keys on the sides) for $150, the standard one is around $160+.
I'll also start ordering the build on Friday sans cooler. So are there any last minute improvements I can make to this build?
It just means they didn't specifically test that model number. Unless it has some weird memory clock or latency it won't be a problem, in 99% of cases.
I'm confused at how it's says it's compatible with the intel Z77 chip set, yet the motherboard is not listed on the qualified qualified motherboard list
Thanks for the offer but I'd prefer not to ship the entire computer as I will have to get extra insurance on it won't I? + send it back if it was damaged.
Well I started ordering parts and like a giddy schoolgirl was just about to order everything willynilly before Marinehero came in and offered his advice. HUGE shoutout to him for saving me $50 or so^^
I was originally going for the FC500R myself, until I decided to bite the bullet and wait for the 700R to come out (currently de-listed on PCCG). Pre-ordered and paid, now just waiting for it to arrive T__T
I'd say if you like the backlighting + those extra shortcut keys on the top right for the ducky, then go for it! My friend got a Ducky Shine just recently, but unfortunately it was DOA (one of the LEDs was broken, and the 'i' key wouldn't register) but they happily exchanged it the day after, and the replacement one has been working fine . A lot of people on the WP forums seem to have a good experience with the shine, if that equates to anything :P
If you can live with a minimalistic keyboard (I'm sure you can ) then just go with the FC500R. The only thing I don't like is the caps/scroll/numlock indicators being om the space on the top right. I suppose it would look rather bland if there was nothing there, but i prefer having some sort of LED indicator on the specific keys. Just my preference though.
If you don't need the numpad, then you can join me in the wait for the 700Rs to arrive on our shores :P
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I own a Leopold FC500R Blue switch also owned a red switch before and have tried the Ducky Shine brown switches
Here are some of my thoughts:
Leopold FC500R - The quality of the keyboard is really good it is more of a simple mechanical keyboard but the interesting feature is that it's portable with the removable usb connector this allows you to easily take it around LAN parties and also if you ever accidentally step or damage the cable you can easily replace it. The build quality is actually better then Filco imo because of the improved key stabilizer (Yes I have used a Filco before) I don't want to go into to much details about that but you can search it up. I would recommend this keyboard as a Filco alternative and for people who want a non gimmick "gaming" mechanical keyboard.
Ducky Shine - You pay extra for LED lights and some extra features if you like looks I would recommend this the features are actually quite useful depending on the situation the only problem why I didn't buy the ducky shine over the Leopold was because I wanted a mechanical keyboard that last for avery long time and I was afraid that the led might die out over time also I wanted some portability the removable usb from the leopold makes me feel more comfortable of having it for a long time in case the cable ever gets damaged I can easily go out and buy a new one instead of replacing the keyboard as a whole.
In the end your decision comes down to personal preference just ask yourself these questions
Do I want a keyboard with good looks (led etc) = Ducky Shine
Do I just want a simple high-end mechanical keyboard? = Leopold save $$ too
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KK a huge thank you to everyone who contributed here, all parts have been ordered and I should be able to build it this weekend (sans graphics card because they are currently out of stock but should have some by next week). guys.
With remaining funds going to Diablo 3, that leaves around $150 which will be donated to this site .
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