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PSU and GPU selection

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  • Cooler Master
  • Power Supplies
  • Components
  • Gaming
  • Build
  • Sapphire
  • GPUs
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June 24, 2013 12:54:49 AM

Hello! I am upgrading the most parts of my computer and I will probably buy:

i5 3570k
Asus P8Z77-V LX2
CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO
G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
CoolerMaster Centurion 6 Black RC-610-KKN

The pc is being used for gaming mostly.

What PSU should i get? Are 650W enough?
Keep in mind that I might buy a Sapphire 7950 later this year. Would you recommend this card?

Thanks in advance.

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June 24, 2013 1:05:09 AM

Why not get a haswell cpu? (Fourth generation intel processor)

Liquid cpu cooling is recommended.

If your getting one Sapphire 7950 get a 500 to 550 watt psu, if your planning on doing 2 way crossfire later on get a 700 watt psu and if your gonna do a 3 way crossfire get a 850-900 watt psu. Its hard to determine, try putting the list on pcpartpicker.com

I personally prefer Nvidia's graphics cards.
June 24, 2013 2:23:40 AM

At first I was thinking of getting a haswell cpu but 1155 are tested and are excellent, as far as I know, while 1150 still being tested. So I think I will stick with ivy bridge.

Will I have problems with air cooling during oc?

I will have only one gpu. Is XFX Core Edition PRO550W a good choice?
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June 24, 2013 2:52:00 AM

Im not an expert on OC so try posting about that on the OC category. I compiled a list on pcpartpicker.com that shows all the prices, but I couldn't find the case you are planning on buying. Also I picked out a better power supply. Im assuming that you already have a storage drive, operating system install disc and graphics card right?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($101.92 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $454.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-24 05:51 EDT-0400)
June 24, 2013 3:16:03 AM

Yes I already have these. I did not compile a list, because I will buy them from local stores (Greece), in order to avoid the extra shipping costs.

Thanks for your help and time!
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