First Gaming PC need help with PSU

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LuisK

LuisK

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Hello, i need some help with this new gaming rig i'm getting.

This was built by the store and they say it runs ok but i'm a little concerned with the PSU, and the cooling of the case (it only comes with one 120mm fan) so basically i want to know if the PSU can handle the system if not what is better and if i get four 120mm and place them in the case i will be ok (dont bother recommending water colling cause i cant afford it).

CPU: Intel i5 4670 3.40Ghz (Haswell)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-PRO
Memory: 2X4GB 1600MHz
Storage: 1TB 7200RPM 64MB SATA III
Video Card: AMD RADEON R9 280X 3GB
Case: CM K280 Black Edition
Power Supply: EVGA 600W

*this is my first gaming pc, i'm current using a dell 14r.
**i'm from brazil, sorry for any misspelling.
 
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I say wait for Z97 chipset from Intel which is right around the corner. It will be 14nm Broadwell CPU compatible along with Haswell Refresh.

If you want to overclock ever you would need an unlocked CPU and Z87 chipset or Z97. You have posted neither. 8GB ram is fine. I suggest you take a look into G-sync from Nvidia. If he R9 280X has the stock cooler you would have a very hot running GPU. Mobo manufacturers, ASUS, Gigabyte, ASRock, MSI.
PSUs, definitely go for a Seasonic PSU if possible.
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LuisK

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i dont know much about hardware compatibility, and this system cost 1500 dollars they send me already built if i grab the same parts i would pay 1700, i can only buy online because stores in my city are much more expensive, i would pay 2000 for the same machine.This online store allow me to change the configuration by the way.
 
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I say wait for Z97 chipset from Intel which is right around the corner. It will be 14nm Broadwell CPU compatible along with Haswell Refresh.

If you want to overclock ever you would need an unlocked CPU and Z87 chipset or Z97. You have posted neither. 8GB ram is fine. I suggest you take a look into G-sync from Nvidia. If he R9 280X has the stock cooler you would have a very hot running GPU. Mobo manufacturers, ASUS, Gigabyte, ASRock, MSI.
PSUs, definitely go for a Seasonic PSU if possible.
 
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LuisK

LuisK

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I wanst going to buy this until the end of april, so i will wait for the z97 and see if the prices here in brazil are low then i can try to make a different config.
Thanks for your help .

 
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