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December 4, 2013 9:22:31 AM

First and foremost, I think i should show you guys the build I have planned:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eTnm

So I'm going to be making my first ever pc build and I need help choosing my PSU. My choices are quite limited here in Malaysia so these are the choices i have:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

So...

1. Among these three which one is the best choice?

2. Will it be able to handle the upgrade i have planned next year where i will be sli'ng my gpu and also upgrading the cpu and mobo to something I can overclock like the I5 4670K and pairing it with a cpu cooler like the hyper 212 plus?

All help is much appreciated :) 

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December 4, 2013 9:30:34 AM

seasonic hands down, they make the best psu's imho
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December 4, 2013 9:34:34 AM

First of all dont go with the upgrading mind, i mean save Money and buy a decent PC upgrading every year doesnt worth it.

Well to the PSU part, a 650w from Corsair should be more then enough if 2 way SLI i would go for a 700w-800w.

Why are u going with an m-ATX board??? Get a normal ATX, i didnt understand why you will get a m-ATX in a mid tower case.

Tell me you budget and i will put the best parts together for you
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December 4, 2013 9:52:55 AM

If you want gtx 650 ti boost in sli with overclocked i5, you can use even a Seasonic S or M12II 520, or Corsair TX 550 will be very good too.

It's best if you can get an i5 3330 right now, instead of i3.

But if you want to go for i5 4670k, you will need to change your motherboard too.
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December 4, 2013 10:38:36 AM

GordimBurgueis said:
First of all dont go with the upgrading mind, i mean save Money and buy a decent PC upgrading every year doesnt worth it.

Well to the PSU part, a 650w from Corsair should be more then enough if 2 way SLI i would go for a 700w-800w.

Why are u going with an m-ATX board??? Get a normal ATX, i didnt understand why you will get a m-ATX in a mid tower case.

Tell me you budget and i will put the best parts together for you


My budget is RM2500(700$) with monitor but prices are quite steep here in Malaysia, I'm getting my parts from this store:

http://www.viewnet.com.my/downloads/viewnet_diy_priceli...

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December 4, 2013 10:39:33 AM

dudaskank said:
If you want gtx 650 ti boost in sli with overclocked i5, you can use even a Seasonic S or M12II 520, or Corsair TX 550 will be very good too.

It's best if you can get an i5 3330 right now, instead of i3.

But if you want to go for i5 4670k, you will need to change your motherboard too.


Yup, i do plan on changing my motherboard too.
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December 4, 2013 10:40:39 AM

_Vass said:
seasonic hands down, they make the best psu's imho


Can it handle the upgrade i have planned?


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December 4, 2013 11:41:38 AM

I will make a suggestion:

CORE I5 4430 1150 3.00 6MB - 559
ASROCK B85M PRO 4 1150 VSGL - 279
SAPPHIRE 7870 dual-x 2GB D5 - 679
2x 4GB PC1600 8 chips - 2x 99 = 198
1TB SATA 3 - 184
AEROCOOL V3X - 99
PSU Xigmatek Tauro 600 - 209

and some 19.5" monitor of your choice, up to 293

With this setup, you don't have to change processor/motherboard for a time. And 7870 is better than 650 ti boost, with a motherboard that supports crossfire too.

What do you think about?
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December 4, 2013 12:44:04 PM

Gelora said:
_Vass said:
seasonic hands down, they make the best psu's imho


Can it handle the upgrade i have planned?




yes the 600w is enough for 2 650ti's and a i5 for sure
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December 4, 2013 1:55:34 PM

dudaskank said:
I will make a suggestion:

CORE I5 4430 1150 3.00 6MB - 559
ASROCK B85M PRO 4 1150 VSGL - 279
SAPPHIRE 7870 dual-x 2GB D5 - 679
2x 4GB PC1600 8 chips - 2x 99 = 198
1TB SATA 3 - 184
AEROCOOL V3X - 99
PSU Xigmatek Tauro 600 - 209

and some 19.5" monitor of your choice, up to 293

With this setup, you don't have to change processor/motherboard for a time. And 7870 is better than 650 ti boost, with a motherboard that supports crossfire too.

What do you think about?


I like it but the case looks kinda trash ill put it in consideration.
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December 4, 2013 1:57:52 PM

_Vass said:
Gelora said:
_Vass said:
seasonic hands down, they make the best psu's imho


Can it handle the upgrade i have planned?




yes the 600w is enough for 2 650ti's and a i5 for sure


Thanks, i think im going for the seasonic.

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December 4, 2013 2:02:04 PM

Shoot, I accidently clicked the "pick as solution button" i hope all three of you know that you guys have helped me alot :)  , I would still like to see @GordimBurgueis 's build if he's still up to it.
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December 4, 2013 2:58:19 PM

dudaskank said:
lol...

Well, the case really can be better, but for the price it's ok.

And here a good review of the PSU, but for 700 W version... so I think the 600 W will be good too.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Xigmatek-Tauro-7...


How long do you think the i5 can last before having to upgrade it?
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December 5, 2013 3:38:05 AM

It's very hard to tell, depends of the use, but I think at least 3 years it will be very good to play with it
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December 5, 2013 7:57:56 AM

Gelora said:
dudaskank said:
lol...

Well, the case really can be better, but for the price it's ok.

And here a good review of the PSU, but for 700 W version... so I think the 600 W will be good too.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Xigmatek-Tauro-7...


How long do you think the i5 can last before having to upgrade it?


the amd fx eight cores are more future proof tho

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December 5, 2013 8:31:32 AM

Here is some option u may consider this based on what u have on that list.
Processor Opinion - U should go for the lowest priced, their performance are very similar and will not affect you on gaming.
Video Opinion - The boards are very similar too get what your pocket can spend.
Memory - Going 2133 will not benefit you in gaming.

BUILD BELOW

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Option 2: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Motherboard Option 2: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Memory Option 2: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory


Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card
Video Card Option 2: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card

Case: Choose the better priced one, u want to play or watch you pc?

Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Total: $700 or less
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December 5, 2013 8:41:39 AM

GordimBurgueis said:
Here is some option u may consider this based on what u have on that list.
Processor Opinion - U should go for the lowest priced, their performance are very similar and will not affect you on gaming.
Video Opinion - The boards are very similar too get what your pocket can spend.
Memory - Going 2133 will not benefit you in gaming.

BUILD BELOW

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Option 2: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Motherboard Option 2: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Memory Option 2: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory


Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card
Video Card Option 2: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card

Case: Choose the better priced one, u want to play or watch you pc?

Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Total: $700 or less


Thanks alot bro :) 
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December 6, 2013 7:10:01 AM

GordimBurgueis, he wants a monitor too... but it's really a nice config.
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