Advice on New Build

[RyanR]

I currently have the following system on the way from newegg:

Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz 1155 95W Quad-Core CPU
HIS H687F1G2M Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit
BIOSTAR TH67+ 1155 H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Motherboard
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3
Asus 24x DVD burner
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Mid Tower Computer Case
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM

Total price = $665 after rebate, shipped

I was going to use my old power supply, OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W but I was reading up on the 6870 and I see that it needs 2-6 pin power connectors in someone's review. Will I need to get a new psu or is their an adapter that comes with the card does anyone know? Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Silvune]

Yes there are adapters available to turn standard 4-pin peripheral (molex) connectors to a PCI-e cable, but it uses up 2 peripheral connectors for one PCI-e cable, so you would only have two left for fans (I believe). So if you are fine with that then keep using the OCZ, if not then I can make suggestions for you if you give a budget for one.

 

[RyanR]

The case has 4 fans so I guess I am going to have to upgrade :/ not really sure on a dollar amount but the cheaper the better.

 

[eloric]

If you look at the Newegg pictures for the video card - the one with all the accessories - you will see that it comes with two of those adapters. I would not use more than one, but that is all you need. Your board has a couple of extra 3 pin fan connectors so you should be able to get away with two less molex.

 

[Silvune]

Some fans can be daisy-chained together if they have those 4-pin peripherals connectors, but the fans would have to be quite close together.

And I think you'd have to spend a minimum of $50 on a PSU with two PCI-E cables. Still want a suggestion?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

That's the 1st H67 build I have seen w/ a discrete video card.

 

[RyanR]

Thank you for the info guys.

Yes, could I please get a suggestion just in case it comes in and I don't like the way I have to run the cords to make it work.

 

[eloric]

Do you have a Frys or Micro Center near you? Here is a molex splitter from frys. I was going to give you a link to Newegg, but they want $4 for the cable and $7 for shipping. What a ripoff.

 

[Silvune]

It's fine using a H67 board if there is to be no crossfiring or overclocking.

Not a lot of people would want to buy these, but they are better than junk:
ENERMAX NAXN ENP450AST $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194090

ENERMAX NAXN ENP550AWT 550W ATX12V Active PFC 80Plus $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194089

OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS $70 ($20 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022

SILVERSTONE ST40F-ES 400W ATX 12V 2.3 80 PLUS $49 ($6 shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256060

 

[eloric]

If you really want to replace your power supply, here is the search I use.. Could I have your old unit?

Or, if you PM me your address, I will send you a couple of spare molex splitters I already have

 

[RyanR]

I don't know anything about motherboards, it was recommended on the boards for a budget system and the price was low. There are not many boards on newegg under 1155 chipset. So if I ever wanted to crossfire I should send back the h67 and spend a little more for the p67?

Biostar TH67 page leads ya to believe that it is crossfire capable.

 

[Silvune]

Ok, so you can add a second graphics card, but the second PCI-e slot is only x4 speed, which is too slow for it to be worthwhile adding fast graphics to.

 

[RyanR]

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