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Please check my mATX build using some old parts!

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January 21, 2014 11:16:01 AM

Hello all,
Thank you ahead of time for viewing my thread. I am building a new system using some old parts which I can slowly upgrade. Please let me know any recommendations you have.

Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $225.99
Mobo: Asus Z87M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $129.99
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $82.05
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case $89.99
GPU: *Old part* Gigabyte HD 5770
Power: *Old part* PSU ENERMAX|EG701AX-VE SFMA(24P) RT


Thoughts:
-Power supply is around 3 years old and has had no problems. I don't think this build should take more than 500 watts though. Not positive though.
-Ram could probably be fine with 1600?
-Banking on the power supply cords fitting ok with an mATX build.

Thank you!

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January 21, 2014 11:19:18 AM

You won't really see a difference in gaming between 1600 and 1866, so if you can find 1600 for cheaper, go with that. If you're going to be overclocking, get a CPU cooler as well, like the Hyper 212 EVO.

And you're right about the power draw, you won't even top 350 or so, but the older PSUs get the more likely to fail lol

All in all though, looks good to me.
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