First PC Build (Feedback & assistance appreciated)

falafel

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Hi everyone, I recently saw the USD$1100 gaming build featured over at PCPartPicker and was interested in building something similar. I swapped some components because of availability issues (New Zealand). I will be getting the NZXT H440 case as well but it is not available for selection on the site so it's not included in the link. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XNEF

I am mostly looking for a quiet and reliable setup (that can last 3-5 years or longer). I will mostly be gaming on medium-high settings (1920x1080) on one monitor while having a second monitor available for browsing. I do not intend to explore overclocking/SLI any time soon.

So I just have some questions:
1) I noticed the H440 case already has multiple fans, will I need to get any more on top of that?

2) Is the PSU wattage sufficient based on my needs? I see different answers on different sites so I am unsure.

3) Is this build more than I require? The most 'graphically demanding' games I am looking forward to play is The Witcher 2 & 3 but medium settings is enough for me.

Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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1) Depends on how cool you want your PC to run; I personally don't think you need more fans.

2) The PSU wattage should just be enough; I'd suggest a XFX 750W PSU for the ability to have more upgrading space later IMO.

3) The build is great and should play The Witcher at High settings!
1) Depends on how cool you want your PC to run; I personally don't think you need more fans.

2) The PSU wattage should just be enough; I'd suggest a XFX 750W PSU for the ability to have more upgrading space later IMO.

3) The build is great and should play The Witcher at High settings!
 
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falafel

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Thanks for the quick reply. I was hoping I wouldn't need a 750W PSU (HX750 is the cheapest available here) since it's a big price increase from the HX650. I guess it is best to pay that extra so I don't risk damaging any other components in the long run.