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FCCS1222

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Hi, I will be building a system sometime soon. I was looking for a power supply to use, but am not sure which one to get for all the components. I know I need about a 450 watt power supply, but I need one with the right connectors.

If you would please take a look at my build, and help me out?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ICmh
 
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stickmansam

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psu get an xfx450w, quality seasonic model, the amd cpus are a tad bit power hungry as are the 5xx gpus

get the asus m5a97 it has more features

get 2x4gb over the 1x8gb

for gaming get a better gpu or a latest gen one reardless for better power savings
for 1080p at least get an 7850

for cpu get an 8320, way better than vishera 81xx

also get the wd blue over the blacks, the blacks are really not faster only give you longer warranty/slightly higher quality

$10 more gets you an IPS+LED 21.5 inch screen, much better image quality
 
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Onus

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I'm glad you're asking, which indicates you realize the Logisys PSU-shaped object included with your case is not suitable for use as a computer power supply.
Anything built by Seasonic and at least 360W will be sufficient for that build; for upgrade potential, however, 500W would be more appropriate. In addition to their own, Seasonic builds PSUs for XFX, some Corsair (not the "Builder" units, which are CWT), and some Antec (VP is from FSP). FSP (their own, some Antec), Enermax/LEPA (their own), and Super Flower (new Kingwin and new Rosewill) are also good.
A few other suggestions: A 2x4GB RAM kit will offer better performance than 1x8GB since you will operate in dual-channel mode. A GTX550Ti is a relatively weak card for games. That one also appears to be a little overpriced; you can get the stronger HD7770 for less, and another $10-$20 will get the even more powerful GTX650Ti.
You may find a wired keyboard and mouse more consistent and reliable for games.
Edit: Personally, I prefer the WD Black drives, mostly for that longer warranty. Other drive warranties were reduced following the Thailand floods, which does not inspire confidence in whatever new materials and/or methods they may be using. I also suspect a brain fart, because the FX-8120 is Zambesi; the FX-8320 is the better Vishera (I do agree that that's the one you want).
 
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stickmansam

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my opinion on the short warranty period was to reduce supply constraints

less drives coming in for warranty reduces the impact on already reduced production

unfortuabtely that screws us folks over and also decreses their liability and increase their profit, so likey yo be changed back
 
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FCCS1222

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Will the PCI-Express Connectors 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin on the SeaSonic S12II 430B work with the video card I am getting? Also how do I hook it up, I am a little confused on that.
 
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