I finally got all the parts, just want a second opinion before I start building.

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
H

hyperviper34

Honorable
Aug 5, 2013
11
0
10,510
CPU:Intel G4560
GPU:Radeon RX 560 OC (it has an overclock sticker on the box so I am not sure if its pre "overclocked" right out of the box)
RAM:Ballistix Sport LT 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DIMM 288-Pin
HD:WD Blue 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive
MotherBoard:GIGABYTE GA-B250M-DS3H LGA1151 Intel Micro ATX DDR4
PSU:EVGA 450 B1, 80+ BRONZE 450W
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo (It has one rear 120mm fan and two front 120 blue LED fans)

So far I really like this build but I just want to know if everything is alright, I know its missing an SSD but I might install that a later time.

What I really want to know if my 450W power supply can support this PC, to be honest the 3 fans and the LED lights from the case is what is making me feel worried about.

 
Solution
cryoburner

Fans and LEDs should not draw much power. The components that draw the most power in a system are generally the CPU and GPU, and yours both have low power needs. I would be surprised if a system with those components ever managed to hit 200 watts under load, so that 450 watt PSU should be plenty capable, even if it's not a high-end unit. Even if you upgraded to a "serious gaming" card, that PSU would more than likely be fine.
Sort by date Sort by votes
W

weberdarren97

Glorious
Aug 10, 2015
8,137
6
45,615
It will work, but there are a few parts that I recommend switching out.

First would be the RAM. Two 4GB sticks will give you higher performance because it will theoretically double your memory bandwidth by allowing your memory controller to operate in dual channel mode.

Second would be the power supply. A Seasonic M12ii Bronze EVO Edition model would be a better choice.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
rgd1101

rgd1101

Don't
Moderator
Nov 7, 2011
73,313
3,855
176,290


the OP already got the parts.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
H

hyperviper34

Honorable
Aug 5, 2013
11
0
10,510


yeah, I feel like an idiot right now.

but I just want to know if everything will work without any issues, This pc is mainly for college work and some light gaming (overwatch, a random valve game, Dota 2, etc.)

If there is a problem that might render this PC useless, I would really like to know so that way I can change accordingly.

however, I am also open for future upgrade suggestions.


 
Upvote 0 Downvote
H

hyperviper34

Honorable
Aug 5, 2013
11
0
10,510


Its not your fault, I just worded everything horribly.

My goal was to know if there where anything that would cause the computer to break like a poor PSU or something like that.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
W

weberdarren97

Glorious
Aug 10, 2015
8,137
6
45,615


When it comes to me and my machines, I'm very picky about my power supplies. I buy the highest quality ones I can afford.

When recommending on the forums, it's budget vs quality. Yours fits more towards the budget end, but is still acceptable quality.

Do you need to replace it? No.

Will it cause a problem in the next year or two? I doubt it.

Would I replace it anyway just because I'm picky? Yep. :lol:
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
H

hyperviper34

Honorable
Aug 5, 2013
11
0
10,510


Nothing wrong being picky when it comes to this sort of thing

I will have to upgrade my PSU if I need to make this PC into something for serious gaming (not sure if I can upgrade this in like 2 years though)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
cryoburner

cryoburner

Judicious
Oct 8, 2011
5,756
1,365
34,840

Fans and LEDs should not draw much power. The components that draw the most power in a system are generally the CPU and GPU, and yours both have low power needs. I would be surprised if a system with those components ever managed to hit 200 watts under load, so that 450 watt PSU should be plenty capable, even if it's not a high-end unit. Even if you upgraded to a "serious gaming" card, that PSU would more than likely be fine.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom