How compatible is this custom build?
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completelyrandomname
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It works but with $540 you should get a 7970 or a 680 instead. Then when you need the extra performance just add another card. The PSU would be fine but I would get a 700w or so just to be safe.
Robert Pankiw
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Those cards each need 2 6Pin PCIe connectors. The Power supply only has 1 6Pin and 1 6+2Pin. You can use the included molex to 6Pin if you like, and there is debate on if that is even a good idea or not.
I would spend slightly more on a power supply, since you're pulling a lot of wattage, but in theory, that PSU should work. If you do go with 2 7970s, definitely get a better PSU.
I would spend slightly more on a power supply, since you're pulling a lot of wattage, but in theory, that PSU should work. If you do go with 2 7970s, definitely get a better PSU.
Since your build is for gaming, you may want to look at intel motherboard/CPU combo deal at newegg. 750W is better to handle both overclock CPU and SLI GPU
i5-3570K plus ASRock z77 Extreme 4 for $295 shipped:
i5-3570K with Asus P8Z77-V LK - $285AR
More intel mb/CPU combo deal in this thread http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2312354
i5-3570K plus ASRock z77 Extreme 4 for $295 shipped:
i5-3570K with Asus P8Z77-V LK - $285AR
More intel mb/CPU combo deal in this thread http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2312354
Ok I made a change to the PSU adding more Watts and also chipped in a few more for a minor upgrade to the CPU and Case.
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($194.15 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.20 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.00 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($11.93 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1337.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($194.15 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.20 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.00 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($11.93 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1337.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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