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July 30, 2014 3:52:36 AM

So here is my build. So what do you think? How much wattage do i need
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P7QkWZ

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July 30, 2014 3:55:49 AM

400W.
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July 30, 2014 3:59:16 AM

400W is more than enough.

Although if this is for a gaming machine, you can do a lot better.

Effectively just dropped the SSD, slightly faster CPU and added a MUCH MUCH better graphics card.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $550.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 06:58 EDT-0400

You need a 500W for this build.
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July 30, 2014 4:04:07 AM

Why do I need to lose the SSD? Im actually using the build for Blender and Gaming
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July 30, 2014 4:06:27 AM

You don't NEED to, but first off, the SSD you chose is unreliable, second you are sacrificing massive GPU power just so you can have an SSD.

SSDs should only be used when you have a larger budget that does not force you to massively reduce gaming performance for it.
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July 30, 2014 4:08:46 AM

Novuake said:
You don't NEED to, but first off, the SSD you chose is unreliable, second you are sacrificing massive GPU power just so you can have an SSD.

SSDs should only be used when you have a larger budget that does not force you to massively reduce gaming performance for it.


Oh I get it.. So is the Graphics card you suggested good for rendering?
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July 30, 2014 4:13:26 AM

darktoast said:

Oh I get it.. So is the Graphics card you suggested good for rendering?


I would not say its good, but for a good rendering graphics card you would need to spend more money than your entire build is costing.

The card I suggested is better at least.
You can spend A LITTLE more for a R9 280 thats a lot better in compute and should give a major improvement in compute power above the R9 270x.

Complete suggestion if your budget allows :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $650.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 07:13 EDT-0400
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July 30, 2014 4:51:45 AM

Novuake said:
darktoast said:

Oh I get it.. So is the Graphics card you suggested good for rendering?


I would not say its good, but for a good rendering graphics card you would need to spend more money than your entire build is costing.

The card I suggested is better at least.
You can spend A LITTLE more for a R9 280 thats a lot better in compute and should give a major improvement in compute power above the R9 270x.

Complete suggestion if your budget allows :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $650.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 07:13 EDT-0400


could i use this instead? Sapphire R7-265 2GB GDDR5 256Bit
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July 30, 2014 4:54:59 AM

You could, and it performs better in gaming than a GTX750ti, but not for compute(rendering), if you want OpenGL performance, you need to get R9 280 or better card.
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July 30, 2014 7:31:23 PM

Novuake said:
You could, and it performs better in gaming than a GTX750ti, but not for compute(rendering), if you want OpenGL performance, you need to get R9 280 or better card.


I'm planning on buying the build you suggested http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n6yYmG.. But I'll buy the graphics card later on, can i still use the PC without graphics card? but just temporary until I purchase the card
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July 30, 2014 10:52:46 PM

Yes, definitely. And its a good idea.

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July 30, 2014 11:15:23 PM

Novuake said:
Yes, definitely. And its a good idea.

:) 


Thank you very much for the help...
Do you have any last suggestions,
like for chasis or cpu fan
I was considering this one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r

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July 31, 2014 11:05:48 AM

Novuake said:
The CPU already comes with a fan that is perfectly good enough for most people. You only need an aftermarket one if you plan on overclocking or want a quieter computer.
Chassis are pure preference. So you are going to have to check what you like.

Here are some decent ones at a good prices :
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-threehundred
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-case-z9



I just did some research.. turns out Blender doesn't fully support AMD graphics card.
So I need Nvidia.. any suggestions? Budget is 300$ and below
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July 31, 2014 11:07:39 AM

Then get a GTX770 or GT760.
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