(please note im in new zealand so these prices are all in $NZD)
This is not a gaming machine so I thought the gpu on the i5 2500k should more than suit my needs. I mainly want to browse the web, watch HD movies, and do a bit of image/video/animation editing and sound recording.
Any information from anyone with experience building in this case or with similar specs would be greatly appreciated.
I want to replace the default case fans with quieter ones (either 120m scyth slipstreams or noctua) and undervolt them, but I am still up in the air about a couple of things, mainly
- Will I need to get an aftermarket cooler for the CPU or will it be okay without one?
- How many fans am I going to need to keep this thing cool enough, and where to place them?
The p183 comes with a mount for a 140m fan on the top, Is it wise to cover this up to reduce noise, or put a 140mm noctua in there (if it can be mounted horizontally). How many other fans minimum will be needed and where to place them? - Which fan controller should I get?
there are a number listed on http://www.computerlounge.co.nz, but I cant find much independent info about them. And do these come with the bits I need to monitor temperatures or is there something else I need for that? - Is this going to be easy enough for me to put together by myself properly and safely? (I have never built a PC before but I am pretty careful and have some friends I can maybe hit up if i get stuck on something)