How much PSU wattage for this build?

darktoast · Jul 30, 2014

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

i7Baby · Jul 30, 2014

400W.

Suztera · Jul 30, 2014

A quality 450 Watt power supply will do. If you plan to upgrade to higher end gpu than getting a 550W or 650W is better.

Decent cheap psu:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

Here is a good cheap 650W: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9

Novuake · Jul 30, 2014

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.

darktoast · Jul 30, 2014

Why do I need to lose the SSD? Im actually using the build for Blender and Gaming

Novuake · Jul 30, 2014

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.

darktoast · Jul 30, 2014

Novuake :

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

K6-II · Jul 30, 2014

Corsair CX600M

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m

Novuake · Jul 30, 2014

darktoast :

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

darktoast · Jul 30, 2014

Novuake :

darktoast :

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

Novuake · Jul 30, 2014

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.

darktoast · Jul 30, 2014

Novuake :

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

Novuake · Jul 31, 2014

Yes, definitely. And its a good idea.

darktoast · Jul 31, 2014

Novuake :

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

Novuake · Jul 31, 2014

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

darktoast · Jul 31, 2014

Novuake :

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

Novuake · Jul 31, 2014

Then get a GTX770 or GT760.

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