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So far I have pieced together what I believe to be compatible hardware for a rather ambitious custom hackitosh build.
I plan to build a dual boot PC inside of an XBOX 360 Slim case. my obvious obstacle is space. I know there are better small form factor cases out there, but I want to build a truly unique piece of equipment. You know so I can look at it every day and say "I did this!" and be proud.
Anyways! My question is: What kind of power supply (how many watts) should I buy for my system? It will be mostly used for small scale graphic design for web pages and sometimes for gaming. Please keep in mind that cost is key here. I don't want to spend over $100 but I am flexible to an extent (± $50). I also want something that is very quiet. I've had my eyes on the be quiet! PSU's. Here are the major hardware pieces I'll be using.
-Gigabyte GA-H77N-wifi
-intel Core i5-3570K 3.4 GHz
-Arctic Freezer 11LP CPU Cooler for Intel
-EVGA GeForce GT 640 2GB DDR3 (slim)
- Model UJ-857-C 8x Macbook Pro Superdrive
-LED Bulgin Vandal proof switch
-Corsair Vengence 8GB DDR3 1600MHz SDRAM
-Internal 3.5" 2TB HDD (free, that's why not 2.5")
-External 2.5" 150GB HDD (also free, may upgrade to SSD in the future)
-Possibly some front I/O connectors (two USB... duh!) and an extra fan on the side of the case for renewable air flow
Don't think anything else will be drawing power. Not using the power button on the face plate or the touch sensitive eject button. May not install the face plate at all if system holds together without. Obviously, this PSU will probably have to go outside the case. I'm not much worried about cosmetics as long as I can shrink wrap and hide the cables. I'll probably use bluetooth magic trackpad and keyboard after initial install. My primary question is how many watts for the PSU? This is not my first PC build, but I have only built barebones kits in the past. Also, if anyone finds flaws in my build, please feel free to point it out (no trolls, plz). Thanks, help is much needed and appreciated!!!!
PS: I will not be overclocking... not really any reason.
I plan to build a dual boot PC inside of an XBOX 360 Slim case. my obvious obstacle is space. I know there are better small form factor cases out there, but I want to build a truly unique piece of equipment. You know so I can look at it every day and say "I did this!" and be proud.
Anyways! My question is: What kind of power supply (how many watts) should I buy for my system? It will be mostly used for small scale graphic design for web pages and sometimes for gaming. Please keep in mind that cost is key here. I don't want to spend over $100 but I am flexible to an extent (± $50). I also want something that is very quiet. I've had my eyes on the be quiet! PSU's. Here are the major hardware pieces I'll be using.
-Gigabyte GA-H77N-wifi
-intel Core i5-3570K 3.4 GHz
-Arctic Freezer 11LP CPU Cooler for Intel
-EVGA GeForce GT 640 2GB DDR3 (slim)
- Model UJ-857-C 8x Macbook Pro Superdrive
-LED Bulgin Vandal proof switch
-Corsair Vengence 8GB DDR3 1600MHz SDRAM
-Internal 3.5" 2TB HDD (free, that's why not 2.5")
-External 2.5" 150GB HDD (also free, may upgrade to SSD in the future)
-Possibly some front I/O connectors (two USB... duh!) and an extra fan on the side of the case for renewable air flow
Don't think anything else will be drawing power. Not using the power button on the face plate or the touch sensitive eject button. May not install the face plate at all if system holds together without. Obviously, this PSU will probably have to go outside the case. I'm not much worried about cosmetics as long as I can shrink wrap and hide the cables. I'll probably use bluetooth magic trackpad and keyboard after initial install. My primary question is how many watts for the PSU? This is not my first PC build, but I have only built barebones kits in the past. Also, if anyone finds flaws in my build, please feel free to point it out (no trolls, plz). Thanks, help is much needed and appreciated!!!!
PS: I will not be overclocking... not really any reason.
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