Be kind and overlook my 700$ build with the monitor and peripherals!

LetsStalkVivian

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Apr 26, 2013
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I'm ready to build my own computer and this is what i have gathered.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kIxz
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kIxz/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kIxz/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC e2351F 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($117.47 @ TigerDirect)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Other: 560 Ti ($111.00)
Other: 970A-G46 AM3+ ATX ($50.00)
Other: 4 120mm Coolermaster Fans ($15.00)
Total: $663.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-25 23:19 EDT-0400)

I posted this on reddit and someone said that this card http://www.microcenter.com/product/386982/GeForce_GTX_560_Ti_1024MB_GDDR5_PCIe_20_x16_Video_Card needs two PCI-e connectors, PSUs under 500W only have one, get the 500W of that PSU. I have no idea what he's saying but is he correct? Also is there any other deals that are good right now for the same price?
 
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Yes, that person is correct. In addition to the 75watts the graphics card gets from the PCI-Ex16 slot, it requires additional power directly from the power supply. The card has two power ports at the rear of the card. Your listed power supply only has one PCI-E power connection cable. You should get a power supply that has two PCI-E power connection cables like this Corsair Builder Series 500watt Power Supply

-Wolf sends

Wolfshadw

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Yes, that person is correct. In addition to the 75watts the graphics card gets from the PCI-Ex16 slot, it requires additional power directly from the power supply. The card has two power ports at the rear of the card. Your listed power supply only has one PCI-E power connection cable. You should get a power supply that has two PCI-E power connection cables like this Corsair Builder Series 500watt Power Supply

-Wolf sends
 
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