Pc build check (no overclock)

Gromicus · May 14, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Xi8I
Can you just check to make sure I have all the right parts and required parts?

rex4235 · May 14, 2013

Yes, you have all the parts needed for a computer

envy14tpe · May 14, 2013

Grab a XFX 550W PSU. Better choice.

The sickle flow fans are so so.

Build looks guild. More built for editing instead of gaming.

Gromicus · May 14, 2013

This will still be a decent gaming computer?

jnkweaver · May 14, 2013

If you are not overclocking then an H77 motherboard is good enough and cheaper (usually). As Envy said this build looks to be more for editing than gaming. If it were just a gaming rig we would say a i5 3470 is sufficient (again no overclocking) and 8 GB memory in a 2x4 config is sufficient.

It still works but is overpriced for just a gaming computer.

littleleo · May 14, 2013

I would drop the i7-3770K to a i5-3570K, and go from 16GB to 8GB and put the money I save into a good 256GB SSD that wold really increase your system performance.

axehead15 · May 14, 2013

More than decent. And that PSU is a good one. I just ordered the same one. They get 92% efficiency by my calculations.

What's your budget?

jnkweaver · May 14, 2013

axehead15 :

just curious. How do you calculate your efficiency?

Gromicus · May 14, 2013

This isn't completely a gaming only pc, and my budget is $1,200

Gromicus · May 14, 2013

I do not need a cpu cooler correct? Just case fans?

rex4235 · May 14, 2013

It will come with one, which are generally garbage

Gromicus · May 14, 2013

And what exactly does that mean? should i get another one?

jnkweaver · May 14, 2013

the stock intel cooler is better than they used to be but some people say they are noisy. I say try it out and see if you like it. Otherwise get a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO for about $30.

Gromicus · May 14, 2013

ok, thanks!

axehead15 · May 14, 2013

jnkweaver :

There are more numbers on the PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170010

Click on the picture of the PSU, and look at the specs on the sticker, you will see that the actual output is 400W, and max output is 550W.

400/550 = .73 = 73%

Anyone more knowledgeable can correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that is how it works.

jnkweaver · May 14, 2013

axehead15 :

That isn't quite how it works which is why I asked how you were coming up with the efficiency numbers. The efficiency varies based on output and you will have a efficiency based on the percentage output usually in 10-20% increments. The ones it have to meet are here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus

The only way to do it usually entails expensive equipment which is why I just use the efficiency numbers you get from reviews or barring that the numbers required to get the rating.

axehead15 · May 14, 2013

Lol well at least my math is correct, even if it's the wrong answer

Thanks!

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