Hello, so recently I've decided to build a gaming computer instead of purchasing a pre-made one. However, I'm a complete beginner to building computers so hopefully you can help me.
My questions are: Is 500Watts enough for this computer build, is all of the parts compatible, would all these parts fit the case (I'm assuming it can as I am just modifying the GPU, CPU and possibly the PSU from my older intended computer plan) and are brands like Antec, Cougar and ThermalTake good (Inwise of PSU)? I've heard they have crashed/broken a lot.
My intended rig will consist of:
CPU: AMD FX-8320 (8 Cores @ 3.5GHZ)
GPU: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P
RAM: Kingston Hyper X Fury 2x4 DDR3
HDD: Seagate Baracuda 1TB
OD: Lite-On IHAS124 24X
PSU: Silverstone Strider 500W (OR If too less power) Silverstone Strider 600W/Your Suggestions
Thank you in advance. What would you recommend?
PS: I've tried wattage calculators, there were many different results, 1 being 475Watts, 1 being 424Watts and 1 being 550 Watts. I might take the 600W as a safe purchase.
My questions are: Is 500Watts enough for this computer build, is all of the parts compatible, would all these parts fit the case (I'm assuming it can as I am just modifying the GPU, CPU and possibly the PSU from my older intended computer plan) and are brands like Antec, Cougar and ThermalTake good (Inwise of PSU)? I've heard they have crashed/broken a lot.
My intended rig will consist of:
CPU: AMD FX-8320 (8 Cores @ 3.5GHZ)
GPU: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P
RAM: Kingston Hyper X Fury 2x4 DDR3
HDD: Seagate Baracuda 1TB
OD: Lite-On IHAS124 24X
PSU: Silverstone Strider 500W (OR If too less power) Silverstone Strider 600W/Your Suggestions
Thank you in advance. What would you recommend?
PS: I've tried wattage calculators, there were many different results, 1 being 475Watts, 1 being 424Watts and 1 being 550 Watts. I might take the 600W as a safe purchase.