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August 29, 2014 1:18:58 PM

Is this a good build?
MotherBoard - MSI Atx H97 PC Mate
CPU -Intel i5 4590
GPU -Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB
PSU -Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS
RAM -PNY Optima 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
SSD -PNY XLR8 SATA 120GB
HDD -seagate barracuda 1tb
Case -Corsair obsidian 750d

any suggestions?

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a b V Motherboard
August 29, 2014 1:21:54 PM

It's a well balanced build. The PSU is overkill though, anything around 500-600w will be enough.
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August 29, 2014 1:24:38 PM

What kind of PSU Should i Get
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a b V Motherboard
August 29, 2014 1:28:59 PM

It's a good build.
I would change the PSU,as the Corsair CX series are low quality and they use cheap capacitors.
Any 550W PSU from Tier 1,Tier 2 Class A or Class B will do the job.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-...
i5 4690 is a better choice,as it's slightly better than the i5 4590 (http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4690-vs-Intel-Cor...) and basically the same price. (4690 is $25 more expensive,but it's worth it).
Other than that,the build looks ok.
All the best. ;) 
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a b V Motherboard
August 29, 2014 6:11:12 PM

I would get the Enthoo Pro for the case as the 750D is way more expensive and is not worth it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBhmn21ylkc


I would get at least a 270x. If you go lower, then spend less on the CPU and more on the GPU (get an 8350 or something like that).

This PSU is overkill but it is 750w, modular, and reliable for $70. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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August 29, 2014 6:22:56 PM

TheUltimatePCNube said:
What kind of PSU Should i Get


When getting a PSU you want to be around 30% more than your idle draw.

Lets say your system says it pulls 500w well you want to have 500 * .3 = 150 So you should be looking at a 650w PSU.

You will ensure no choking of the system and the ability to add in the future if need be. It is always good to have a little more then not enough, plus the PSU will not push as hard when taxed...
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