- Apr 19, 2015
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Hey guys,
Over the past year I've been acquiring parts for my first computer build and I'm really excited because I think I'm very close to the assembly stage. I guess you could call it a budget build or value build as I've been stalking pcpartpicker, waiting for the parts I want to drop in price.
My ultimate goal was to have each component stay under $100 CDN before any type of sales tax and I've been able to mostly do that. I 'just' bought my processor recently because I managed to nab a pretty wicked deal on an i5 4690k. (got it for $200)
As I draw close to the actual build, how I intend on using the computer keeps changing. I originally wanted it for day to day office / photoshop type work, but recently I got the itch to use it as a light gaming machine. I'm not a huge gamer by any means (I have other consoles) but I want something that can hold its weight down the road.
With that being said, I'm looking for advice on the last two components:
- An adequate PSU that comes within (or close to) my build budget ($100 CDN) that I would prefer to be semi or fully modular. (this might be wishful thinking) I probably won't need more than 430W but I understand that this might change depending what type of video card I use later on. I know nothing about PSUs, I could use some help here.
- A CPU cooler (air-based) that will allow me to take my i5 to 4GHZ safely. I don't think I'm going to OC initially but I want a cooler that will allow for this and I don't want to install one later. Might as well do this right from day one? The Corsair Air 240 has maximum cooler clearance of 120mm, so it would have to come in below that. Suggestions?
This is what I have so far:
CPU
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage
(boot drive) Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
(second drive) Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB (salvaged from my old machine)
Case
Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (white)
Video Card
Initially thinking to use the onboard video unless my old 2GB Nvidia GT 640 (I think 2gb) is any better? I plan on dropping in a 4GB+ 1060 or 1070 down the road but I'll take anyone's advise on this. I don't intend on upgrading my monitor any time soon (Samsung 245BW) so what I'm looking at will probably be overkill.
OS
Windows 10 Pro
As always, your input is appreciated immensely.
Thanks guys!
-Lui
Over the past year I've been acquiring parts for my first computer build and I'm really excited because I think I'm very close to the assembly stage. I guess you could call it a budget build or value build as I've been stalking pcpartpicker, waiting for the parts I want to drop in price.
My ultimate goal was to have each component stay under $100 CDN before any type of sales tax and I've been able to mostly do that. I 'just' bought my processor recently because I managed to nab a pretty wicked deal on an i5 4690k. (got it for $200)
As I draw close to the actual build, how I intend on using the computer keeps changing. I originally wanted it for day to day office / photoshop type work, but recently I got the itch to use it as a light gaming machine. I'm not a huge gamer by any means (I have other consoles) but I want something that can hold its weight down the road.
With that being said, I'm looking for advice on the last two components:
- An adequate PSU that comes within (or close to) my build budget ($100 CDN) that I would prefer to be semi or fully modular. (this might be wishful thinking) I probably won't need more than 430W but I understand that this might change depending what type of video card I use later on. I know nothing about PSUs, I could use some help here.
- A CPU cooler (air-based) that will allow me to take my i5 to 4GHZ safely. I don't think I'm going to OC initially but I want a cooler that will allow for this and I don't want to install one later. Might as well do this right from day one? The Corsair Air 240 has maximum cooler clearance of 120mm, so it would have to come in below that. Suggestions?
This is what I have so far:
CPU
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage
(boot drive) Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
(second drive) Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB (salvaged from my old machine)
Case
Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (white)
Video Card
Initially thinking to use the onboard video unless my old 2GB Nvidia GT 640 (I think 2gb) is any better? I plan on dropping in a 4GB+ 1060 or 1070 down the road but I'll take anyone's advise on this. I don't intend on upgrading my monitor any time soon (Samsung 245BW) so what I'm looking at will probably be overkill.
OS
Windows 10 Pro
As always, your input is appreciated immensely.
Thanks guys!
-Lui
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