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October 10, 2014 8:44:05 AM

Should I start building when I get my parts today, I got the CPU MOBO and RAM, today is coming the Case and Cpu cooler. Next week will be the PSU HDD OS and GPU, should I build today when I get the parts and leave them in the case or wait until next week when I get everything?

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October 10, 2014 8:48:38 AM

you should wait till you get everything, since your psu is arriving last.
cuz you need it to check if parts are working
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October 10, 2014 9:01:24 AM

It is best to assemble and test all your parts outside the case.
If you have a problem, it is easiest to fix it there.


I suppose, you could install the cpu and ram, a 5 minute operation.
The cooler can also be installed now.
Spend your time now to read the case and motherboard manuals, cover to cover.

And... go out and buy yourself a #2 magnetic tip Phillips head screwdriver. You will find it invaluable.
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October 10, 2014 9:04:02 AM

geofelt said:
It is best to assemble and test all your parts outside the case.
If you have a problem, it is easiest to fix it there.


I suppose, you could install the cpu and ram, a 5 minute operation.
The cooler can also be installed now.
Spend your time now to read the case and motherboard manuals, cover to cover.

And... go out and buy yourself a #2 magnetic tip Phillips head screwdriver. You will find it invaluable.


may I ask why #2?
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October 10, 2014 9:08:37 AM

You should do a visual ckeck today: See manual for all motherboard components; See manual for all case components; etc.

Wait all parts to start to build.
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October 10, 2014 9:11:46 AM

Looks like im going to be getting a new PSU, the other one wouldn't buy, any suggestions? 80$
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October 10, 2014 9:32:46 AM

geofelt said:
#2 fits virtually all the screws you are going to see.


The psu you need is determined by your graphics configuration.
A 600-650w psu will run any single gpu graphics card available.
I might suggest this 620w unit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Regardless, buy only a top quality psu.
Here is a list:
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware...


Hows the Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

thats t3 so, nope looks like im going with the seasonic!
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October 10, 2014 9:59:32 AM

I would not chase modular unless you have a small form factor case. You are going to use most of the leads anyway.
I also whould not chase gold rating, you are not going to get much value from electricity savings.
gold rating is good for quiet where the fan may not spin at all.

The CX line is a budget line and is a bit more prone to failures.
Corsair is good about rma's, I had to return a cx430.

Still, I would pick from Seasonic, antec, xfx, first.
EVGA seems to have some good value units.
Check jonnyguru for reviews of the particular psu you are thinking of.

A psu will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capabilities.
I have no problem overprovisioning by 20% or so.

If you are thinking of sli(which I usually do not recommend), then 750w is perhaps not enough, and 850w would be better.
Here is a good chart for sizing psu's:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
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October 10, 2014 10:35:13 AM

I've bought the SeaSonic, thanks
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