I'm trying to build a nice reliable gaming computer. So far I have an asus z87 pro motherboard, a 4670k processor, an evga superclocked gtx 770, a standard hard drive and optical drive, and an h100i cooling system. I was wondering if it reliable to go for a cheap case / psu (such as http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8324228&sku=M69-0204) or should i go the extra $200 and buy a corsair 300r case and a corsair 750w PSU. Thank you.
Choosing a decent case and PSU
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Use PCPartPicker to design your PC - it shows you who is selling stuff for the cheapest, and shows estimated wattage of the system.
You won't need a 750W PSU for that system - maybe 600W at most - more likely 550W.
And it's always better to spend extra now on a better case/PSU, rather than cut corners by buying sub-par equipment, as that would mean you'll have to replace it in a few months anyway (exaggeration, but you get the point)
http://pcpartpicker.com/
Using PCPartPicker also allows you to use a BBCode to list your design on the forum - which is handy for us, as we don't need to open loads of different links/tabs to see it
You won't need a 750W PSU for that system - maybe 600W at most - more likely 550W.
And it's always better to spend extra now on a better case/PSU, rather than cut corners by buying sub-par equipment, as that would mean you'll have to replace it in a few months anyway (exaggeration, but you get the point)
http://pcpartpicker.com/
Using PCPartPicker also allows you to use a BBCode to list your design on the forum - which is handy for us, as we don't need to open loads of different links/tabs to see it
JRAtk94
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Use PCPartPicker to design your PC - it shows you who is selling stuff for the cheapest, and shows estimated wattage of the system.
You won't need a 750W PSU for that system - maybe 600W at most - more likely 550W.
And it's always better to spend extra now on a better case/PSU, rather than cut corners by buying sub-par equipment, as that would mean you'll have to replace it in a few months anyway (exaggeration, but you get the point)
http://pcpartpicker.com/
Using PCPartPicker also allows you to use a BBCode to list your design on the forum - which is handy for us, as we don't need to open loads of different links/tabs to see it
You won't need a 750W PSU for that system - maybe 600W at most - more likely 550W.
And it's always better to spend extra now on a better case/PSU, rather than cut corners by buying sub-par equipment, as that would mean you'll have to replace it in a few months anyway (exaggeration, but you get the point)
http://pcpartpicker.com/
Using PCPartPicker also allows you to use a BBCode to list your design on the forum - which is handy for us, as we don't need to open loads of different links/tabs to see it
JRAtk94 :
Use PCPartPicker to design your PC - it shows you who is selling stuff for the cheapest, and shows estimated wattage of the system.
You won't need a 750W PSU for that system - maybe 600W at most - more likely 550W.
And it's always better to spend extra now on a better case/PSU, rather than cut corners by buying sub-par equipment, as that would mean you'll have to replace it in a few months anyway (exaggeration, but you get the point)
http://pcpartpicker.com/
Using PCPartPicker also allows you to use a BBCode to list your design on the forum - which is handy for us, as we don't need to open loads of different links/tabs to see it
You won't need a 750W PSU for that system - maybe 600W at most - more likely 550W.
And it's always better to spend extra now on a better case/PSU, rather than cut corners by buying sub-par equipment, as that would mean you'll have to replace it in a few months anyway (exaggeration, but you get the point)
http://pcpartpicker.com/
Using PCPartPicker also allows you to use a BBCode to list your design on the forum - which is handy for us, as we don't need to open loads of different links/tabs to see it
Ok thanks. I was thinking about that power supply because I might be overclocking / adding another graphics card eventually (but this probably won't be for a while). Do you think I should still stick with a corsair and pick out a 600w PSU?
Your right, it would save me about $20. I really only need 428w anyway. This is the build I am thinking of right now. Do you think a gigabyte equivalent motherboard would do this build better or does the Asus z87 pro get the job done good enough?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Samsung S24B300EL 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1463.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-23 21:28 EDT-0400)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Samsung S24B300EL 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1463.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-23 21:28 EDT-0400)
JRAtk94
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No worries, mate
by the way, I'd recommend the XFX 550W PSU - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9
or XFX 750W PSU - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750xxxb9
...depending on if you want to SLI or not. Both will handle overclocking.
Obviously, it's 750W for SLI, or otherwise 550W.
Take care
by the way, I'd recommend the XFX 550W PSU - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9
or XFX 750W PSU - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750xxxb9
...depending on if you want to SLI or not. Both will handle overclocking.
Obviously, it's 750W for SLI, or otherwise 550W.
Take care
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