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Jake2572

Jake2572

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Hi, I need some clarity on whether this build will be compatible with one another and how long this completed computer will last. Also will 500w be a safe PSU? Thanks for the help here are the specs:

Case: NZXT Source 210 ATX Mid Tower Case
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit
Optical Drive: Samsung Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive
Wireless Adapter: Rosewill RNX-NI180UB IEE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0. Up to 300MBPS

Now the meat of it:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz LGA 1155 Quad-Core
Motherboard: ASUS H61M-E Micro ATX Intel LGA 1155
RAM: Team Elite 8GB 240 Pin DDR3 1333 1.5V
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500gb 7200 RPM 3.5''
PSU: CORSAI CX500M 500 Watts Modular Power Supply (Is this enough or too many for 4-5 years?)
 
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tinmann

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Hi, In my opinion you'd be better off spending another $20.00 and getting the i5 3570K and ditching the H61M-E Micro ATX motherboard for at least a Z77 or a Z68 board if you are looking for something that will last a bit longer in hardware years. As far as your psu goes 500 watts is more than enough for your plans as they are.
 
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Jake2572

Jake2572

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Can't go with a Z77 or Z68, will place me out of budget. Will my computer break since I have too much wattage? (sorry my lowest knowledge and research is on PSUs). I'm fine with the performance of the i5 3470
 
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