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WarpHoleGuy

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I'm looking to buy some new components to upgrade my pc, so here are my future pc specs:
Intel i5-4440
Asus Z97-k
Kingstom HyperX BEAST 8GB(2x4GB)DDR3,1600MHz
Nvidia 9500 GT 1GB DDR2(i just got a new phone so i cant afford a new graphics card)
HKC SZ-430 PDR 430W

1. Are the components compatible?(especially the power supply and the motherboard)
2. Later this year i will get a EVGA gtx 760 (no oc) 2 GB DDR5, will it be compatible with the motherboard?
3. Will the cheap motherboard affect performance in any way?
4. Does every motherboard have the same power supply connection(ATX)?
 
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1. Components are compatible yes, however when you upgrade you graphics card you will also need to change the PSU. You need a minimum 500w to run the GTX 760 (also don scrimp on the PSU, its an important part of your machine)

2. Yes it will be compatible however as above you will need a 500w minimum PSU to run the card.

3. In your system it wont make any real difference, its only when overclocking and pushing your system beyond stock settings that a better board is needed.

4. There are 2 Power connectors on an ATX board, all ATX boards will have the large 24pin socket. Now some ATX boards will have a 4 pin and some have an 8 pin 12v ATX power socket (the one near the CPU). The more expecive board use the 8 pin as they req more power...
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1. Components are compatible yes, however when you upgrade you graphics card you will also need to change the PSU. You need a minimum 500w to run the GTX 760 (also don scrimp on the PSU, its an important part of your machine)

2. Yes it will be compatible however as above you will need a 500w minimum PSU to run the card.

3. In your system it wont make any real difference, its only when overclocking and pushing your system beyond stock settings that a better board is needed.

4. There are 2 Power connectors on an ATX board, all ATX boards will have the large 24pin socket. Now some ATX boards will have a 4 pin and some have an 8 pin 12v ATX power socket (the one near the CPU). The more expecive board use the 8 pin as they req more power when being overclocked ect. The cheaper boards will use a 4 pin. Most PSU's will have a plug for both.
 
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