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Ok, here's my build list:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z87I Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.00 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Sandisk 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($88.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($246.00 @ Vuugo)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($70.51 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1043.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 09:05 EDT-0400)
PCpartpicker estimates my wattage for this build will be about 358W. Will the PSU I have selected be more than enough?
I also understand that the Haswell CPU's enter a state of low power use that only select PSU's can support thus far. If it doesn't, it can cause the system to reboot, rather than enter the low power state (after the system is idle for a period of time). I selected the Silverstone because it's compatible with the Haswell low-power state, it's the right size, seems to be enough wattage and isn't too expensive.
Are Silverstone PSU's good quality?
If anyone has any other PSU suggestions, feel free. I certainly don't want to cheap out on the PSU, but I also don't want to pay more than necessary if you get my drift.
One other thing to keep in mind is selecting a PSU for this case is tricky because you have to make sure the length is no more than 140mm, especially for modular PSU's like this Silverstone. In the Node 304, if the PSU is too long, it'll interfere with the bigger GPU's.
I've been researching like crazy for several months to come up with this final build list and I'm finally getting close to purchasing. I have full confidence in every component I've selected. I know the PSU is one of the most important parts and it's the only thing I'm not 100% sure of.
Thanks in advance and any feedback/assistance would be greatly appreciated.
*EDIT*
Also plan on overclocking a little. CPU to 4.0GHz and bump up the GPU so it's close to a stock 7970.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z87I Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.00 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Sandisk 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($88.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($246.00 @ Vuugo)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($70.51 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1043.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 09:05 EDT-0400)
PCpartpicker estimates my wattage for this build will be about 358W. Will the PSU I have selected be more than enough?
I also understand that the Haswell CPU's enter a state of low power use that only select PSU's can support thus far. If it doesn't, it can cause the system to reboot, rather than enter the low power state (after the system is idle for a period of time). I selected the Silverstone because it's compatible with the Haswell low-power state, it's the right size, seems to be enough wattage and isn't too expensive.
Are Silverstone PSU's good quality?
If anyone has any other PSU suggestions, feel free. I certainly don't want to cheap out on the PSU, but I also don't want to pay more than necessary if you get my drift.
One other thing to keep in mind is selecting a PSU for this case is tricky because you have to make sure the length is no more than 140mm, especially for modular PSU's like this Silverstone. In the Node 304, if the PSU is too long, it'll interfere with the bigger GPU's.
I've been researching like crazy for several months to come up with this final build list and I'm finally getting close to purchasing. I have full confidence in every component I've selected. I know the PSU is one of the most important parts and it's the only thing I'm not 100% sure of.
Thanks in advance and any feedback/assistance would be greatly appreciated.
*EDIT*
Also plan on overclocking a little. CPU to 4.0GHz and bump up the GPU so it's close to a stock 7970.
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