- Nov 29, 2013
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Ok, so I am attempting at putting together a first build gaming PC. I'm looking to run a lot of the newer games coming out at High if not Ultra settings, and I believe this build would do the trick. (http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CozmoNaught/saved/2YKr)
Here is the case I would like to use: (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00000204)
Unfortunately, it's a bit out of my price range at the moment, so I built a much simpler build as well. (http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CozmoNaught/saved/2YJX)
As you can see, both Builds lack a Power Supply, as I do not fully comprehend what is required for a power supply. I definitely wouldn't want to choose the wrong thing, and would like some tips or ideas for the PSU.
Other than that, here are my main internal struggles I am having.
- Is the i7 worth the extra $90 versus the i5? (I plan on mainly gaming, but I am also a computer science Major. I may need the Hyperthreading Features at some point for Coding, but I don't really see myself getting into videoediting or anything to demanding of the Hyperthreading Feature.)
- Is the SSD beneficial to a gaming PC? (What are the prime benefits of a SSD besides a faster Boot time, as well as accessing memory faster?)
- Is the geforce 770 that much better than the 760? (The articles I've been reading say there is a 24% or so increase in overall "betterness", for lack of a better term.)
-Also, the determining what PSU I should look into.
-Also, is my midtower case large enough for all of these components?
Any advice, or information regarding this would be much appreciated!
Thanks for your time everyone!
-CozmoNaught
Here is the case I would like to use: (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00000204)
Unfortunately, it's a bit out of my price range at the moment, so I built a much simpler build as well. (http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CozmoNaught/saved/2YJX)
As you can see, both Builds lack a Power Supply, as I do not fully comprehend what is required for a power supply. I definitely wouldn't want to choose the wrong thing, and would like some tips or ideas for the PSU.
Other than that, here are my main internal struggles I am having.
- Is the i7 worth the extra $90 versus the i5? (I plan on mainly gaming, but I am also a computer science Major. I may need the Hyperthreading Features at some point for Coding, but I don't really see myself getting into videoediting or anything to demanding of the Hyperthreading Feature.)
- Is the SSD beneficial to a gaming PC? (What are the prime benefits of a SSD besides a faster Boot time, as well as accessing memory faster?)
- Is the geforce 770 that much better than the 760? (The articles I've been reading say there is a 24% or so increase in overall "betterness", for lack of a better term.)
-Also, the determining what PSU I should look into.
-Also, is my midtower case large enough for all of these components?
Any advice, or information regarding this would be much appreciated!
Thanks for your time everyone!
-CozmoNaught
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