Am I going Overkill?

[Buddhaman42]

Please let me know if this setup is overkill and what you think. I think my previous post was too long for people to actually read, so I'll be brief. I want to be able to game (anything and everything perhaps 3D games in the near future)..and not have to buy a new computer in 2 years (hopefully much longer and just upgrade parts). P.S....this will be my first build.

Cooler Master Haf 922
Windows 7
Intel i7-950
G.Skill 6gb(3X2) DDR31600
Gigabyte GA-X58-UD3R
Gigabyte Super Overclock Series GTX 470
Sparkle Computer Corp Gold Class 1250W PSU
OCZ Vertex 2 120gb
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
LG Black 10x Blu-ray burner
Noctua NH-D14

Total Price (incuding shipping) from Newegg: $1869

 

[jkomorek]

I'm sure you could tone the PSU down a few notches. Have you tried using a wattage calculator, like the one on NewEgg?

http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html

I ran your specs through and came out with a recommendation for about 605W.

 

[yesitsmario]

I'd go for a quality 750W PSU like Corsair, Seasonic, or XFX.

 

[55Range]

Not overkill-, simple generous
yeah +1, you wont be needing a psu like that for the specs.

 

[jbakerlent]

Nothing strikes me as terrible overkill. But yes, you'll definitely want to switch out the PSU for one like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371022&cm_re=antec_tp-750-_-17-371-022-_-Product

Of course, it wouldn't be a bad idea to fill out the build advice form just in case..
But http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[Buddhaman42]

Ah, thanks for that guys. I apologize I did not see that build advice form, I will fill it out at bottom of this post. There are a couple reasons I am going for that big of a PSU mainly because it is $100 off in a combo deal on newegg which means I get it for $200, but also because I would like to be able to run SLI and overclock in the future. I also know it is not a well known company, but I have read a lot of reviews online and the general consensus is........it is a fine piece of machinery. Will it be TOO strong for my build? I.E. damage the other parts in any way?

Approximate Purchase Date: By the end of the week definitely, hopefully next 48 hours.


Budget Range: around $2000 after combo deals for the main parts...+/- 200-300 for extras such as gaming keyboard, mouse, and speakers


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming/3D capability/Internet/Movies


Parts Not Required: Monitor. I have Keyboard, mouse, and speakers, but looking to upgrade all 3.


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg

Country of Origin: USA


Parts Preferences: Open to anything....although I am definitely leaning towards Intel, and I do like Gigabyte.


Overclocking: Yes


SLI or Crossfire: Soon...Yes


Monitor Resolution: 1920X1200


Additional Comments: Thanks for the input.

 

[guanyu210379]

Your built is nice. I just wanna add my vote for better brands PSU.
I would recommend you to get a 750W-850W PSU from Seasonic, Silverstone, Tagan, Antec, Enermax, PPC or Corsair.
650W should be enough but you might wanna leave some free room for the second GTX470.

 

[55Range]

Yeah everything is nice, just buy a psu like 650 w or 750, more than that will be quite an overkill.

 

[jitpublisher]

Just 1 more post that says it all looks good, but dump the PSU. You don't need one anywhere that powerful, and you CERTAINLY don't want the Sparkle brand.
Buy a good name brand as suggested several times already, and that is all you need, even if you SLI and overclock.
Nuff said?

 

[Buddhaman42]

Haha, alright. I will check out a smaller PSU then. Thanks for all your help guys.

 

[Buddhaman42]

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