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- EVGA 500 Watt; Unbeatable value
- 80 plus white certified, with 80 percentage efficiency or higher under typical loads
- Heavy duty protections, including OVP (Over voltage protection); UVP (Under voltage protection, OCP (Over current protection), OPP (Over power protection), and SCP (Short circuit protection)
- Compatibility of the EVGA 500 W1, 80 white 500 W, Power supply 100 W1 0500 KR (100 W1 0500 KR)
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Color | Black |
Height | 3.34645 Inches |
Length | 5.5118 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | October 2018 |
Size | 500W |
Weight | 4 Pounds |
Width | 5.9055 Inches |
I only have a EVGA 500w 80+ certified PSU. That is too weak for the Fury, right? I can sell this PSU to my business (I need to build a new computer for it anyway) and use that money toward a better PSU if I wanted but what would be a good (and relatively) cheap PSU to run the fury. I prefer Newegg or Amazon Prime.
EDIT: Fuck it, I pulled the trigger. Was sitting on the money to buy XFX/Nitro+ 480 but I've been rocking this 6950 for too long and I'm tired of waiting at this point. This seems like a killer deal for $275 and free shipping (I used the Paypal promo). Here's to new GPUs!
You really need a better power supply. Drop the Hyper 212 EVO and get this PSU instead. Most budget builds stick with the stock heatsink anyway. I would not put a $10 PSU in anything, you risk frying every component of the build.
Here's a cheap 500W Tier 3 power supply.
PSU is an easy choice for your build, go with an EVGA 500 Watt PSU. It's not overpriced and has more than enough power for you system
PSU here.
GL, and happy gaming!
PS: obligatory " should've gotten an r9 390 "
I completely forgot you mentioned the store credit... Go for it! But, Try to get a beefier PSU. Anything around 500-600 watts is decent. You're going to want a certified power supply like this! Most GPU's will labeled their recommended amount of watts to drive the GPU.
It seems like you're on a pretty tight budget from the comments. This is what I would do.
Used ebay optiplex ($120) - This isn't new tech by any means, but for $120 you're getting a quad core sandy bridge cpu, 8 gb of ram, a 500gb HDD and a Windows license. You can't beat that value.
PSU ($40) - EVGA 500w - Cheap, stable, reliable.
GPU ($105) - XFX RX 460, suitable for most newer games at medium settings at 1080p. If you can spend a little over $300 for your build I'd highly suggest upgrading this to an rx 470.
Overall this system will do what you want for under $300.
CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $204.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard | $67.99 @ Amazon
Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $68.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Hitachi Ultrastar A7K3000 2TB 64MB Cache 7200RPM SATA III (6.0Gb/s) | $53.88 @ Amazon
Storage | KingDian 120GB With 128M Cache Internal Solid State Drive|$36.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card | $249.99 @ Amazon
Case | Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case | $42.00 @ Amazon
Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $37.48 @ Amazon
Monitor | LG 25UM58-P 25.0" 75Hz Monitor | $181.81 @ Amazon
Keyboard & Mouse | IXCC-LED Illuminated Water-Resistant Gaming Keyboard | $22.99 @ Amazon
Mouse pad | Spigen Gaming Mouse Pad | $7.99 @ Amazon
| PC Sub Total | $762.31
| Monitor & Peripherals Sub Total | $212.79
| Total Build Cost | $975.10
Oooh I like this build. I was looking for a wifi-enabled motherboard for cheaper for you. No dice. Consider downgrading the motherboard and using a PCIe or USB wifi adapter.
Your PSU is overpowered. A 500W will do just fine. Consider downgrading this part unless you intend to buy a second GPU and pop those in SLI in the future. That is actually an option for you.
RAM is still overpriced and word is this will continue to about January. Consider buying one stick of 8GB now and a second stick later on if you need the speed. One thing to absolutely note here is that you have 3000MHz RAM in your list, but the board only officially supports 2666. Please be careful with your RAM. I would buy some cheapo RAM, just one stick of 8GB 2666 and another around January when the prices drop. This will move your bottleneck to the RAM... but that should be the case today based on today's prices.
This build is missing storage, do you have your own? That motherboard supports NVMe storage and should probably be filled at some point in it's lifespan to get the most out of that motherboard
Insofar as the case is concerned... it's white. White works well with white parts... but you have other colors there, too. Consider a black case so that the motherboard doesn't stick out like a sore thumb in there with orange heat blocks and lettering. Or find a motherboard with white heatsinks (they exist) and grab some white RAM.
a better deal: https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482520396&sr=8-1&keywords=psu
Definitely cutting it close. Under load its possible your card and CPU could ramp up past 380w. I would suggest this EVGA 500W power supply to give yourself a little more breathing room.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BPFVFF5CZWEJ&keywords=evga+500w&qid=1567733542&s=gateway&sprefix=evga+500%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1
Oh my god please don't do a prebuilt from here and not likes Dell prebuilt like someone built it here. You can learn so much but buying the parts, and researching it can be a bonding experience with your son!
Edit: SORRY IN ADVANCE FOR A WALL OF TEXT!
anyway lets get this build started!
Idk what you want but for a case that looks super sexy the NZXT S340 would be a good start, cheap and nice.
CASE:NZXT S340 Mid Tower Case CA-S340MB-GR Matte Black/Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T4BWUUY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wR12xbKDZPNE8
Note: $74 Jet.com has it cheaper. (GET THE BLUE AS I MADE IT A BLUE BUILD)
CPU:Intel Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EBUXSU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nT12xb7BECNJC
Note: $164
MOTHERBOARD: ASUS P8H61-M LE/CSM R2.0 LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NA1K0S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_b112xb1T6M7HK
Note: $94
RAM: PNY Anarchy 8GB Kit (2x4GB) DDR3 2133MHz (PC3-17000) CL10 Desktop Memory (BLUE) - MD8GK2D3213310AB-Z https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012DT0IB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_h412xb3VC5JNW
Note: $45
POWER SUPPLY: EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_E512xb56068FP
Note: $37
GRAPHICS CARD: ASUS ROG STRIX Radeon RX 460 4GB OC Edition AMD Gaming Graphics Card (STRIX-RX460-O4G-GAMING) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1JVQI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_z712xbFGF2Y2T
Note: $140
TOTAL: $554
Edit 2: As your budget is $600 and I don't know how lenient you are with going over or what, but an Asus RX 470 would be a better graphics card and would increase the total to around $650.
Edit 3:
AFTERMARKET CPU COOLER:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_E-12xbR7ZCHBK
Note: $28
Edit 4: If you want peripherals that's gonna be around $1000 in total for decent crap. I would suggest a 1080p 60hz monitor, a mechanical keyboard ( I use a G. Skillz KM780 RGB and it is fabulous), a nice pair of headphones HyperX cloud 2, and a nice set of speakers Logitech Z506. Also idk what you have but get a wifi adapter as well unless you can hook up to Ethernet which is highly recommended.
Edit 5: If any other questions just PM me glad to help you out more.
Edit 6: shit I forgot drives and OS. I'm too tired to link things anymore so I suggest getting a 128gb Samsung PRO SSD for your OS and main shit then get a Seagate 1TB HDD and you're good to go. Hopefully I covered everything.
Honestly 500-600 wouldn't make a very decent computer for a first rig. You can make one and well I made one just right now but that doesn't take into account peripherals. If you wanted 500-600 WITH peripherals that would have been the hardest budget build of my life. To maintain quality and performance, I'm cringing just thinking of it.
Well you'd need a new graphics card and cpu.. but to upgrade cpu... you'd need a new motherboard which means new ram aswell... and on top of that a new psu to power it all .. which basically the entire computer.. so costly~~
Unless someone can think of a decent cpu that fits the same socket..~~
Edit: ok after some digging this is what we got:~~CPU: Intel X6800
(http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=152054248661&alt=web )
£40 ish~~
~~RAM: 4gb Ddr2
(http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191857898668&alt=web )
£20 ish~~
~~GPU: this is very flexible let's throw in a gtx 970 for now (it mightnt be supported this can be checked later)
(MSI NVIDIA GTX 970 Gaming Twin Frozr HDMI DVI-I DP Graphics Card (4GB, PCI Express, DDR5, 256 Bit) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NOP536Y/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_tKtkxbGQRE3JA)
£275~~
~~Psu: 500w
(EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR - 500W 80 Plus Power Supply (100-W1-0500-KR) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_fLtkxb3Q3SQ76)
£35~~
You might want to consider a bigger hard drive maybe an ssd, also the gpu I suggested is most certainly overkill for everything else and mightnt work but it's only to give an idea for now.. I'm not even sure how well the x6800 will perform, hopefully someone more in the known can add to thisedit: i was talking rubbish
Yeah, this one is close to twice the price, but you need a good power supply for your build.
Anyone who wants my build!
I finally got the parts, I think, idk noob with comps I am
Anywhere's here is a link to all the parts :P
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418573722&sr=8-2&keywords=8+gigs+ram
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDG3PRI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-BX80646I54690K/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418857923&sr=1-1&keywords=i5+processor
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESETQNG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YVJJ5Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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In the top right corner of your linked page, PCPartPicker gives a rough estimation of 363W. For under £50 I'd get this.
Here you go
lol @ XBone. Sounds like the name of a villain in a 90s action movie.
Here's the deal. You can go the console route, and that's fine. But you're going to spend a lot more money in the long run.
You buy a PS4, an xbox one, a switch, whatever. Call it $400. OK. Cool. You buy games for it. $40, $30, $50. Sweet. Controllers. $50 $50 $50... Shit it's getting expensive. New games come out. Why the fuck are they $60 a piece? Holy shit. You wait a while. Jesus they only went down to $55? FFFFFFUUUUUU I wanna playyyyyyy.... Why aren't there more games and cheaper games? Granted, you do have the nice option to buy classic games on PSN and for Switch. Ugh.....fine, I'll shell out for Overwatch. Fine. I'll shell out for Destiny 2. Fuuuuck that was like $120. What....what the fuck is this? PS5? Nintendo Switch2?
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?
BUT. Let me play out that scenario for you on a PC.
You get:
https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Desktop-Processor-Stealth-YD1200BBAEBOX/dp/B0741DN383/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1504013256&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=ryzen+3&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Motherboard-B350M-GAMING-PRO/dp/B06X3Y7KB5/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06X3Y7KB5&pd_rd_r=WQY4T7FSD0XZNMJMAZTA&pd_rd_w=9hbxY&pd_rd_wg=5G67w&psc=1&refRID=WQY4T7FSD0XZNMJMAZTA
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2400MHz-Memory-Black/dp/B01ARHBBPS/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504015184&sr=1-3-fkmr2&keywords=corsair+vengeance+ddr4+8gb+1+stick
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_sim_147_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00H33SFJU&pd_rd_r=34J30Q25N27HSGZ37PBB&pd_rd_w=zW44M&pd_rd_wg=1NEwM&psc=1&refRID=34J30Q25N27HSGZ37PBB
https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Deskptop-1Terabyte-5400-7200RPM-Applications/dp/B06XR3LT6W/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504013651&sr=1-5&keywords=wd+blue+hard+drive
https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-MicroATX-Tower-Computer-RANGER-M/dp/B006BCK7RM/ref=sr_1_20?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1504013530&sr=1-20&keywords=computer+case
https://www.amazon.com/%D0%9Cicrosoft-Windows-Home-Disc-Package/dp/B0756F3VPT/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504013612&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=windows+10+home+oem&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-DisplayPort-Dual-Link-Graphics-ZT-P10500A-10L/dp/B01M4MIU94/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504014904&sr=8-1&keywords=gt+1050
Total cost: $570 US, or roughly what you'd spend on your console and a few controllers.
BUT, now you have the entire library of all the computer games ever made at your disposal. Not to mention that, but you've got emulators to play all those classics that you could have bought on the PSN/Switch.
And instead of paying $60 every time a new game comes out, you look at what came out about 6 months ago. You put it on your steam wishlist. You get an email someday soon that says "an item on your wishlist is on sale."
Oh holy shit. Doom is $16. Holy fuck, it's the steam summer sale. Games are 75% off, 80% off....they're basically giving them away.
Then you sign up for Humble Bundle.
Holy shit. You can get Alien Isolation for $5.
These are 5 star games we're talking here. Not to mention you get like 10 no names to go with it. Hell, you're probably going to spend hours playing some of those.
Pretty soon you've got 100+ games that you may have spent a few hundred dollars on. Things are great, but you decide hey, I would LIKE to have a little more FPS on these. So you order yourself a new GT 1080, and sell your 1050 on ebay making back about $50. Later on down the line you decide to upgrade the processory, maybe add a stick of ram later. Now you got a stew goin. But you don't have to, that rig will play almost anything (though possibly on lower visual settings)
PC is just more budget friendly in my opinion. You never have to just throw the whole thing away and get a new one. You can always replace components and upgrade things individually. There's never new platforms to learn, get used to. You can always use your same old controller, and you can always play your old games. In my view, buying consoles is basically throwing away money because you have to buy so much hardware EVERY TIME they decide to release a new console.
There's give and take to it. I just like the stability and deep discounts I get from Steam, GOG, and Humble Bundle. I wouldn't even game if it wasn't this cheap.
Get a decent PSU, at least 500w. Look at the specifications to make sure it has a single 12-volt rail, then make sure it has at least 40A on that rail.
This one is pretty cheap and can do up to 40A on the 12v rail, even though it doesn't say it on amazon.
You can get a "500w" power supply for as cheap as $20 (e.g. Logisys and cheap Thermaltake) but I honestly don't trust those. This is about as cheap as I'd be willing to go.
Sometimes the Corsair CX500 goes on sale for $20, which is awesome at that price. Unfortunately, it's $65 at the moment. I'd trust it more than the EVGA, but I don't think it really justifies the price difference.
What the person said above and below. I would not recommend using just any brands for PSU. It's pretty much the foundation of your whole PSU. You don't want your whole system to go haywire because of your PSU.
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX500-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0MY
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Power-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_lpo_147_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8B9TGAJJPZAK7TDGF3EJ
I had the 500 PSU EVGA. I recently upgraded 3 months ago. It's wonderful!
With that power supply, you're really limiting yourself.
You need to get a cheap, reliable 500W PSU. Something like the EVGA W1 is your friend in this realm.
You're CPU is a real limiting factor. Ideally, you want an i5, which you can buy an i5-3550 or an i5-3570, but those will take up the rest of your budget. If you were buying a new CPU, I would recommend getting a new motherboard as well (full system upgrade to Skylake). That's too much as it's a new CPU, mobo and new DDR4 RAM.
Stick with the CPU for now and upgrade the GPU.
Head over to /r/hardwareswap and find a used 280, 280X, 290, 290X. Here's a 290X for $240, but it might be out of your price range, since you need to buy the $40 PSU first. You can find 280X for $120-$140. A 290 is around $175-$200 and a 290X is between $200-$240 on that subreddit.
With that in mind, I would recommend making a post on /r/hardwareswap looking for a 500W PSU for $25 shipped and a 290 for $170 shipped. You should find a PSU for that price, but might be hard pressed on the 290 and might need to settle for a 280X for around $140 shipped.
Last, but not least, if you get an SSD (say a 128GB), you install your Windows on it and maybe some of your games. You should notice a big speed boost from reduced loading times.
I have the same parts as you. I went with this: https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487988244&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+500w
You'd be better off getting a known quality 500w 80+ or bronze rated unit by EVGA instead.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411072685&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+500
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Bronze-Certified-100-B1-0500-KR/dp/B00DGHKK7M/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411072685&sr=1-2&keywords=evga+500
both come with good reviews from jonnyguru
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OP Dont get that PSU if you value your system, get this instead.
You are probably fine, but since PSU's are pretty cheap I would consider an upgrade to prevent any issues.
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I can attest to the longevity and performance of this one, been running in my rig for 4 years now.
https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-100-W1-0500-KR-WHITE-Warranty-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=psu&qid=1563207863&s=gateway&sr=8-2
i bought this for 30 bucks. i have r9 380 4gb, 1 240gb ssd, i5 6500 cpu. should i return it and get this instead?
I going with a red and black theme, not important but figured I would mention it. I was given this case, power supply, 4 1tb seagates, and a bunch of red LED corsair fans from a friend to "start me off".
EDIT: this is the model of the PS
EDIT2: so everyone seems to be pushing for the cheaper Mobo and the better processor, this doesn't make sense to me at all and has me really confused. I was always taught (granted my knowledge is outdated) that getting the better Mobo is the best thing you can do because things like CPUs and Cards can always be updated and switched out later on. Isnt the Mobo the backbone of the build? why would you want to skimp in the heart of the PC?
There's some weird stuff with the power supply, some power supply don't like giving that much power over the PSU connector without a load on the main 12v rail. I had a expensive 600w I tried to use and it would do about what you're describing. Then I dug an old 350 watt it and it works great.
When I was looking into it this one was recommended https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If I were you I would get an evga 500 watt has the two 6+2 vga connectors you need for about 40$
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418359480&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40#
By the time you're done putting drives in them, honestly you could build a fairly cheap mid-range desktop and run unraid, esxi or xen on it. As a for instance:
I just built a machine (yesterday) for my cousin for $281 with an AMD A10-7870K, 8GB of RAM (G.Skill), Gigabyte board, EVGA 500W PSU (I had drives and a case) with some minor tweaking, it should the job decently, and not sound like you live inside a box fan that's always on. I would look at adding a dedicated video card for plex, but even then, you can run plex on an I5 Intel NUC off Server 2008 R2 with 8GB of RAM (that's what mine currently is) so the A10 might be able to handle it on it's own.
Only 35 dollars and you don't run the risk of frying your pc
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1496762463&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evga+psu&dpPl=1&dpID=51PiQrWaNjL&ref=plSrch
mate, if can't afford a better psu and connect the gpu properly, you can't afford a RX 480.
edit: [500w] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1467648095&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+500w&condition=new)
FO4 will definitely keep you involved. I've gotten 150+ hours on it already and I haven't even played the DLCs. Just getting into building all the settlements up. Also, if you have Steam (which I am assuming is where you have your FO4), grab Evolve since it's free across the board. Fun little arena shooter.
 
Also, on Amazon you should grab this PSU. I ordered it for my old desktop (since I pulled its out for my new build this weekend). Great price and should do you well. It's non-modular, but the price might get it to you for the new build sooner.
 
As for the ordering on Amazon for the GPU, I have no idea how long it will take. I really am not sure what Amazon did. They didn't even have them listed (for almost all model 1060s) before they were on back-order. So I am hoping that just means they got their shipment later than other retailers and they will be up soon.
This Is the PSU in question. And why should I reconsider the CPU? Can you suggest a better one in a similar price range? Thanks for the help dude.
Go into your BIOS and find the option that controls what the PC does on power failure. Make sure that's set to Always Off.
That will let us isolate whether you're having a power issue (maybe circuit in your house) or a PC issue.
After you set that if it dies and doesn't reboot automatically you know it's a PSU/power outlet issue. If it reboots, you know it's on the other side of the PSU (Mobo/CPU/RAM/video card/software).
My gut instinct:
I don't know much about computers--I just want to play Cities: Skylines. Can I upgrade my current computer, and is it worth it? I have an HP Pavilion H8-1230 with an Nvidia GT 620. If I buy a GTX 960 and this power supply can I just swap them out? Will this work? How do I find out whether the GPU will fit on this motherboard? Thanks.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
More power than you'll ever need and only $45
For a pre-built you won't find better value. That i7-4790 is a rare find in a machine below $700. The power supply having not much amperage and the motherboard using a 14 pin connector is annoying but not really a problem. You can get a new power supply + adapter for under $50.
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Supply-Adapter-Cable-Lenovo/dp/B00WE5KSFQ
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
That will support basically any GPU upgrade you want to make.
I think you'll be fine with 450-500W. This maybe?
How about this one or even this?
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU
If you do decide to upgrade to a 970 make sure to upgrade your power supply as well. You are probably going to want a power supply around 500W. something like This should work.
Yea I don't think it is enough power and I have never heard of the brand. I'd go with:
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483024306&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+power+supply
https://www.amazon.de/EVGA-100-W1-0500-KR-PSU-500W-Netzteil/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481644317&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+500w
Ah, there is your problem. I did a quick search on that model after cringing, I recognize the Apevia brand (Turbolink). These are extremely cheap PSU's that should not be in a system with a GTX 970, or even an older GTX 680 for that matter. This PSU distributes power accross 2 12v rails at 14amps each...this is not enough for your system at all. Once that GPU gets under any load, it will crash.
One of the things that first time builders often neglect is the need for a solid power supply. After all, this is the device that pumps volts into your beloved components. Why spend 300-400 on a GPU when you are just going to skimp on a decent PSU.
See this link for the sad truth about this PSU.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/apevia-turbolink-atx-tl450w-bk-power-supply-review/6/
Apparently, the reviewer's test model only has 1 12v rail, even though it advertises 2. Also, don't think that you have 28amps, total 12v amperage is not as easy as adding the two up. Your PSU probably has closer to 22-24 amps and the GTX 970 requires 28amps on a 500W PSU minimum. This isn't counting the amps required for your CPU as well. This explains the crashes during gameplay.
I'd recommend the following for your build (It has 62amp on a single 12v rail):
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX600-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0OC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482161389&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+psu
Or for cheaper you can get this (40amps on the 12v rail):
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1482161485&sr=8-9&keywords=corsair+psu
I think i spent a weekend researching power distribution after my first build had the same issues.
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hR7YDbPCV8HZQ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=twister_B00NCZND2C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
That is what i would reccomend
Check this out.
i agree with above. This is also a favorite of mine, i've done 3 builds with these and they work great.
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_utIKyohojJs7t
The case has vents right where the psu exhaust is so no issues.
Sorry for the super-delayed response....life got in the way.
In looking for stuff compatible with the 4870 series, it looks like it may be a mid-tower with a standard ATX power supply. If so, you can use just about any power supply you like. I would get something local that you can return just in case they did put something proprietary that you can't easily replace (doesn't look like it though). People online seemed to have a 250-300W PSU in theirs by default though....you may be able to get away with that using just power adapters if your graphics card is reasonably efficient.
I haven't built a machine in a while (I'll be honest). But back in the day, FSP (Fortron Source) and Seasonic made some of the best PSUs you could get. I think FSP sold some as PowerMan. Antec, Corsair, EVGA, etc were good value-for-dollar options as well.
I would just make sure to do your research on whatever particular models are available nearby within your budget and then get something based on that. If you need a starting point though, something like this Tom's article should be decent.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-psus,4229.html
If I were to order something online, this one seems like a decent option.
Tons of reviews, lots of connectors, 40A on the 12V rail, and a good warranty from a known company.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/?tag=pcpapi-20
Thanks for your reply! I agree about the PSU and now that you mention it, I have been getting the Blue Screen of Death randomly lately. Would this PSU work with this setup: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499139936&sr=1-2&keywords=psu?
Maybe I'll forget about the DVD drive and upgrade the PSU.
And yeah I know my budget is super low but it's all I can afford at the moment. As for performance, I plan on playing pretty casually once in a while so hopefully this fits the bill. Thanks again!
well my friend you just won the golden ticket by living by a micro center. there are so many deals and combinations I can put together for you. here's the first one. get this cpu
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=804831
with this mother board
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=804831
this is the ram that is cheapest
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MTSWG30/?tag=pcpapi-20
Here's the psu
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/?tag=pcpapi-20
here's the gpu
https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/5r63tu/gpu_asus_rx_470_strix_oc_edition_11490_16863_pay/
here's a decent budget case
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517027&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
all that parts should cost 550 before taxes and rebates, and that's without a windows key.
but you could also just buy a pre-built and put a 470 in it along with a new psu.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=139808
https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/5r63tu/gpu_asus_rx_470_strix_oc_edition_11490_16863_pay/
this build is 600 before taxes but that includes the windows key. but if you have to wait to get a windows key you can use windows 10 without a key and just deal with the watermark until you can get one but it;s not even that bad. as long as you play in full screen it won't be there.
As this person specified that PSU should be good. I that your best buy link was Canadian so here is a Canadian amazon link to almost identical PSU. https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485987043&sr=8-1&keywords=power+supply
If you can buy from Amazon, get this Crucial BX100 instead. It's a vastly superior SSD.
The Tacens doesn't have a very good reputation either. A servicable, inexpensive PSU from Amazon would be the EVGA 500W. It's a lower quality unit than I would normally recommend for your build, but it's better than either of the other two. A better quality unit, though more expensive, is the SuperFlower GoldenGreen 450 HX.
Edit: I don't speak or read Spanish, so I hope these parts are actually available :)
Scared shitless of frying my parts so I'm going with this for a PSU:http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457828249&sr=8-1&keywords=500+W
I do think I'll be OCing the G3258, maybe try for 4GhZ.
A 500W EVGA power supply is reasonably priced at $35 and good enough for nearly any budget and midrange build:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU
You can bring it over to your next build when you upgrade.
I'm no expert with PSUs so this is just my opinion. but if you're willing to put a bit more money into it EVGA makes some good cheap PSU for about $60 (USD) new
but here's 1 for about $40 EVGA 500 W1 that comes with a 3 year warranty
I used to have the same 710 before I switched to a 1060, you will need a new psu. I would recommend this one , it is cheap and stays at 500w.
Looks pretty good for a budget PC, I'd look at spending $30 more on a r9 270 since it's quite a bit better.
Swap out the PSU for a similar quality 500w one and you'll have plenty of power for no extra cost.
If there's any way you can stretch to a cheap i5 it'll be well worth it as more games start utilizing multicores. It's another $60 but if you can't do another $90 then I'd go for the graphics card upgrade instead.
For sure! Some of your parts on your list come from OutletPC, so here's the cheapest 580 I could find (http://www.outletpc.com/mq1372-gigabyte-radeon-rx-580-gvrx580gaming4gd-4gb-256bi.html?utm_source=mq1372-gigabyte-radeon-rx-580-gvrx580gaming4gd-4gb-256bi&utm_medium=shopping%2Bengine&utm_campaign=pcpartpicker&utm_content=Gigabyte%2B-%2BVideo%20Cards)
I didn't read your whole post at the time of posting my comment. If you're an Amazon Prime member, this PSU is worth it for $30 (https://smile.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1494877028&sr=8-10&keywords=crucial+ballistix+sport+8gb&sa-no-redirect=1)
Yeah, you should upgrade. I think the overall minimal is 400watts for being the standard but for you, I would just get a 600 watt. You can get some cheap name brand power supplys on Amazon.EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nx5mDbF3WQ7HR
If you have money to burn, then go big. But for me, the past 5 years I never had a problem with my 70 dollar psu.
Also this one that is 600 watts. CORSAIR VS Series, VS650, 650 Watt, 80+ White Certified, Non-Modular Power Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HJ2RCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cy5mDbH2W1015
> Seems like a unbelievable price to performance return point.
It really is, ever since AMD released Ryzen 1000 series, Intel's been feeling the heat. Well priced products that perform great is always good for competition.
As far as cases, I've been eyeballing this one because it has good cooling, with an acceptable price. Only real drawback is that it doesn't have a slot for an optical disk drive. Coolermaster has one with an ODD, but it isn't sold in the USA.
You may be able to re-use your case, unless it's from a prebuilt computer (particularly Dell / Alienware) your new board should fit in it just fine.
I was going to recommend This mATX case, but decided against it because I don't think your video card will fit. If you've got a stubby / short 1060 it might work, but I wouldn't bet on it.
This case is the cheapest case I can find that I'm confident will fit everything you have. $40ish.
8 GB RAM is what you need if you're gaming. 4 GB will bottleneck. If you get a 2X4 GB combo now, you can upgrade to 16 GB later with an additional 2X4 GB kit. In the meantime, look up how to take advantage of "Dual Channel RAM" on your motherboard. Also, make sure you get 3000mhz RAM, the speed makes a considerable difference on AMD CPUs.
2X4GB (8 GB total): [link] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157UPYZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WXmiDbH8KM7MB). You can select 2X8GB (16 total) if you want, but you don't need it for most games now, and if you prefer older games anyhow, it's a waste of your budget.
If you're going to splurge on anything in your new build, I highly recommend it being your PSU, especially since your old PSU likely killed your motherboard. A modular PSU will look much more tidy, since you can unplug cables that you don't need. I personally trust Corsair's RM series, though the lowest wattage (cheapest) one is still $130: Link.
If that's too much, or if your case doesn't have a Window and aesthetics don't matter, and old 500 watt PSU will do fine. 600 watts if you want some breathing room. Keep a look out for anything with a 3-5 year warranty from the manufacturer (look on their website for this info, don't trust Amazon); those are typically built better and are less likely to fail.
This is the cheapest PSU that I'd personally recommend. 500 Watts is fine for what you have, I think 450 watts is pushing on the "too low" side though.
Edit: All my links are ugly, give me a few minutes to tidy up.
Edit of edit: links tidied up. Also, 450 watts, not $450. (Near the end.)
If you buy a used one make sure it has some sort of quality certification. Something like a "80 plus bronze" just as an example.
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To be honest though new power supplies are not expensive but they are something you do NOT want to cheap out on. It's the source of power for ALL of the parts in your computer and a shitty power supply can ruin everything. Something like [this](https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr\_1\_2?keywords=power+supply&qid=1562432520&s=gateway&sr=8-2](https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=power+supply&qid=1562432520&s=gateway&sr=8-2) will work for a decent build and has a 80 plus certification. Something like [this](https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermax-400-Watt-ATX-PC-Computer-Desktop-Power-Supply-SATA-20-24-NEW/283470277822?hash=item4200252cbe:g:TuEAAOSwE9lZsbr1](https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermax-400-Watt-ATX-PC-Computer-Desktop-Power-Supply-SATA-20-24-NEW/283470277822?hash=item4200252cbe:g:TuEAAOSwE9lZsbr1) I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole.
edit: typo
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-7010-Intel-Core-i5-3570-3-40GHz-4-Gb-2TB-HDD-Working-Free-Ship/392314686107?hash=item5b57c70a9b:g:4H4AAOSwzkRdBZ3m:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!72701!US!-1
$120 for chassis, MOBO, CPU, RAM, HDD
$80 GT 1030
(Literally anywhere)
https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Signature-PC3-12800-1600MHz-PSD34G160081/dp/B00AASUPHK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=4Gb+DDR3&qid=1562156435&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
$17 4Gb DDR3
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=500+watt+power+supply&qid=1562156603&s=gateway&sr=8-3
500 Watt PSU
Check my work!
Parts list for an entry level ‘Gaming’ PC, I would recommend you go this route, especially if you plan on upgrading further down the road
This should be pretty similar for console performance and notice it DOSE NOT cost $500-$600
It might work, but I would suggest going 500w to be safe. You can get the 500w version of that PSU for the $40 on amazon
This PSU should be great for you build. BTW can you list your PC specs?
Yeah theres 500W 80+ EVGA PSU for $35 on Amazon Warehouse Deals link
This should be fine. I have one running an i5 and 970 in my htpc. Highly rated.
GTX 750 TI required 60 W
and Minimum System Power Requirement (W) 300 W
i would recommend u buy new PSU and GPU maybe GTX 1050
You can calculate how much power u need in this site: https://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator
psu:https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1511941746&sr=1-1&keywords=psu
or
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139201
GPU
1050: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-02G-P4-6150-KR/dp/B01M9FD3PC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1511941832&sr=1-2&keywords=1050
If you're willing to lose modular cables, this should be good.
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black
$29.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/?tag=pcpapi-20
that would be a decent system. with the options to expand to an i7 later on if thats what you need.
the 450w psu would be close I think. I would perhaps go to a 500w just to be safe, and those are fairly cheap
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465367592&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+psu
I think I'd need at least 500W to be on the safe side - the PC has an i5-6400 and a 750ti. So I'd rather have more than less when it comes to the PSU. With the prebuilt I have, the PSU is at the top of the case.
There was a video someone made on replacing the PSU for this particular PC. But the only other question I have, I guess, would be if any of these PSUs are safe to use and a reliable when it comes to stability?
You don't have to spend an arm and a leg on a PSU to get one that isn't going to completely fail you or damage your other, more expensive parts. Amazon has the EVGA 500w for $37.48. It's a low-cost option that won't damage the goods. Check the JonnyGuru site for reliable reviews on power supplies and see for yourself.
I wouldnt get anything crazy for this build. Save some cash get EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GOBAybPPTK1E9
It'll get the job done.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&file=print&reid=384
It got an overall score of 8 from johnny guru.
I really don't understand what the first three words of the tiltle are however here is a parts list.
CPU: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-4690K-Processor-LGA1150-Socket/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483406302&sr=8-2&keywords=i5+4690
Motherboard: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Motherboards/MSI-Z97-PC-Mate-Intel-LGA1150-DDR3/B00K8KPXUO/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=C6WMM67CFYZGXRDJ3CV6&th=1
PSU: https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-100-W1-0500-K3-500W-Power-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1483406385&sr=1-3&keywords=500W+PSU
RAM: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-Ballistix-2400MT-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B00MTSWFMM/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1483406441&sr=1-2&keywords=16+GB+ram
GPU: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Nvidia-1060-GDDR5-PCI-E/dp/B01K7I7M00/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1483406507&sr=1-1&keywords=GTX+1060
Case: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Computer-Cases/Bitfenix-Nova-Midi-Tower-Case-Window-BFX-NOV-100-KKWSK-RP/B016CMS1IW/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1483406553&sr=1-1&keywords=Case
Hard Drive:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Desktop-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1483406591&sr=1-2&keywords=Hard+Drive
OS: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/kmd/Windows-10-Home-32-bit-64-bit-English-International/B0111YEBY4/ref=pd_vtph_65_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JK3P3BCFE2WM107F2TVX
That should be everything you need to game comfortably with your budget. I did not include a monitor as I will assume that you already have one, if not here is a link.
Monitor:https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-VS248HR-inch-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B014RKZ81O/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1483406751&sr=1-1&keywords=Monitor
I'm in Winston Salem, have EVGA 430W and 500W link: http://amzn.com/B00H33SFJU . If you think that's not enough I also have a Corsair HX850i. Edit: you offer me.
Here is the first one I had in case u wanted to take a look
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526279604&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evga+500w&dpPl=1&dpID=51AFmFLRqWL&ref=plSrch
Current one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071XS597S/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526279689&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evga+550w&dpPl=1&dpID=51AbIR-6fyL&ref=plSrch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU
This is the one i got. Please advise did i mess up?
Go with this PSU if you want to save $70. A PSU rated at 500W is plenty for your build. The only downside is that it isn't modular and the cables are clunky. But unless you're buying 'semi modular' or 'full modular', that's the cable management you'll have chosen.
EDIT: The model you originally chose is NOT MODULAR according to PcPartPicker.
It's a https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 which we bought last fall as well. Should be fine.
This is the PSU
Yeah, here's everything
Ram
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DPZVP3W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Processor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079D8FD28/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hard Drive
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Power supply
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Monitor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CVL2D2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Motherboard
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CF31C1Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And case I guess in case that matters for some reason
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079P1VBDY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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And a pic of the inside.
https://imgur.com/a/ehu0mvI
If you have anything else in mind that would help you, let me know. And thanks
gave it a go and ill take that ram although with shipping and taxes it'll cost me $68 bc outside the US, I think it's worth it because im using Ryzen but I don't know for sure
the CPU would cost me $60 on shipping so I'll go with Amazon even though it's $22 more expensive than outlet pc
ill take you up on that mobo because it'll take the CPU without needing a bios flash, for 72 I think it's okay
sadly, that PSU is way too much for what I'm paying here, although I don't know if its a good PSU itself
one more thing since you seem to know your way around, do you think it's worth it to get 3rd gen ryzen for like 16$ more? and what chipset would I require?
Not overclocked,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
EVGA 500w 80+
I would just go ahead and upgrade your psu, you never want to run into issues with your psu not pumping out enough.
Check out this really affordable 500w psu:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1504383185&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=500w%2Bpsu&th=1&psc=1
Sorry if this isn't what you were looking for :P
Oh god, Relay for Reddit vomits on my face with unusable links.
If you're into rebates, I meant this one plus shipping after rebate for $24. Or this 500W for $40.
I have a 500W EVGA, but its not bronze for $40, not even opened the box yet properly sealed. Amazon sent me 2 so i didnt open the other one.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503371568&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evga+500w&dpPl=1&dpID=51PiQrWaNjL&ref=plSrch
This one. Pm me if u want it.
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor | $378.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $101.52 @ Amazon Canada
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $183.99 @ Amazon Canada
Storage | Crucial - MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $124.63 @ Amazon Canada
Storage | Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $59.99 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card | Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini Video Card | $186.86 @ Amazon Canada
Case | NZXT - S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case | $126.79 @ Amazon Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1162.77
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I got this as the
mobopsu and the total comes to 1217.76 before taxes on Amazon Canadahttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Does bad airflow make your psu loud?
because i got this case and this psu and after putting my ear to every piece of my pc the psu is the only thig making noise
I think it's because my psu is top mounted
What about this?
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
It is a desktop, custom built. I'll link to you the products to save you some time.
Motherboard
CPU
GPU
HHD
Power Supply
RAM (2 stick, 16GB total)
Wireless Adapter
Oh man I got a bunch of junk:
Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA Internal OEM Optical Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)
Rosewill Micro-ATX Mini Tower Computer Case with Dual USB 3.0, Dual Fans and 12.5-Inch Card LINE-M Black
ASUS R9270-DC2OC-2GD5 Graphics Cards
I'm thinking $70 for GPU, but everything else I'm not sure.
Probably an i5 6600k, 16gb of ram, a hard drive, an ssd and this psu https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482802921&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=500w+psu&dpPl=1&dpID=51PiQrWaNjL&ref=plSrch
I haven't purchased any parts yet
Maybe this one, do some research on it and look at some reviews https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_aw_vtph_147_lp_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RV1SHN2R2WKC1JHTT294
Noob here. I picked up an old HP A6620f tower for free recently, trying to run some basic-ish Steam games like SpinTires, Car Mechanic Simulator, and my old Flight Simulator X on my 1080p samsung TV via HDMI. Cheaper is better as I'm still a student w/ limited funds.
Current Stock Specs:
Planned upgrades:
These parts should get me up and running at least, as of now I can't even use the computer because I have no VGA compatible monitors. I did consider cards such as the gtx560/570 but their large dimensions meant they might interfere with the connecting point for the SATA data cables on the motherboard. After these two things I might throw in a used Q9550 core 2 quad for ~$35 to tide me over until I can get the $$ together for a proper build.
What say you, enlightened ones? How did I do?
ya it would wreak your laptop for the GPU to run off of it so you would need a power supply to power the GPU only in very rare cases would the GPU run of your laptop's power and not wreak the thing.
(ex: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b4sE4_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=S64ZHD0G24ZVGS4GYQDD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7e75590d-4a69-5772-b319-56dff81b4149&pf_rd_i=1161760 or a smaller one IF you only need a small amount of power to run the card)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1&th=1
I just suggested this to someone else: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
However run your spec through a calculator to see what kind of watts you need. https://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator
I would also suggest getting a better processor. This one is only 10 more dollars and quite a bit better for instance: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O7YORK/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
here
Thank you!
The PSU I have is specifically this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Would this be okay to use for the build?
I have already packed everything away, I ordered a motherboard speaker so I'm waiting on that.
I basically sat the motherboard on a wooden table, plugged in the 20+4 and the 4 pin CPU cable. The CPU and heatsink were also installed, and the heatsink fan cable was plugged into the motherboard. I took out one of the RAM chips so that only one RAM chip was in the #1 RAM slot. Aside from that, I just had the monitor plugged into the onboard VGA. I jumped the power switch with a screwdriver, the CPU fan started spinning but nothing else happened. I then switched the RAM to the other stick and tried it again. No change.
This is my PSU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
power supply
Here is the post for archival purposes:
Author: zoelee4
Content:
>I just bought an antminer s7 (probably not a good idea given my inexperience, but its done now...) and I plugged it into 3 different power supplies ( all 3 are this model ). However, when I plugged it all in and turned it on - nothing. not even a light, no fans on the power supply, no nothing. I am pretty sure that everything is plugged in correctly ( I followed this guid ) and I am wondering if you have any idea what could have gone wrong.
>I would really appreciate anything you can share me.
Thanks - Zoe
Oh, cool, 344w listed. With a 580 I would get a minimum 500w supply, because at some point you're likely going to overclock.
I found a 80+ white EVGA for $31 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493763883&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=EVGA+500+W1%2C+80%2B+WHITE+500W%2C+3+Year+Warranty%2C+Power+Supply+100-W1-0500-KR&dpPl=1&dpID=51PiQrWaNjL&ref=plSrch
Has loads of good reviews. 40a on the 12v rail. Doesn't appear to be anything horrible about it from what I'm seeing. Obviously double check me to ensure it has the proper power pinout for the GPU, it should, but verify! It's not modular and isn't higher rated, and uses non Japanese capacitors. Then again $31...
Also, do you need 16gb ram? If you're gaming you should be fine with 8gb. Obviously if you're running lots of programs the more ram the better. I have an RX 480 and 8gb ram and a Run a Benq 144ghz 1080 monitor and have 0 issues running modern games maxed out.
This is all that I have picked out atm, will these work together in this case?
And will it run smoothly? Keep in mind I already have the i5 Processor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V4V4SFC/ref=s9_acsd_simh_hd_bw_b4Ok4_c_x_4_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=YAV3J147A638ED1FDJCY&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=0ae2f422-b2bf-5e3d-9ce8-e6051f3a726c&pf_rd_i=1048424
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J8CCUL2/ref=s9_acsd_simh_hd_bw_b1C5u_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=N0KMSCQMA11K09FMH4N0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=ad112e6b-2646-5740-bcb2-f227e6e7d96e&pf_rd_i=284822
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37597/corsair-value-select-cmv8gx4m1a2133c15-8gb-1x8gb-ddr4
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZXDOL6/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b1C5v_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=WC80WMW66RG0XQ3VVHJV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=202b99be-dd6c-5402-b007-d88175803d72&pf_rd_i=284823
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b4sE4_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=6ANT2574KVWQF2V9KW5T&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7e75590d-4a69-5772-b319-56dff81b4149&pf_rd_i=1161760
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37360?gclid=CjwKEAjwq5LHBRCN0YLf9-GyywYSJAAhOw6ml6F1yrV8GI2P3fukMniqcDrnwsAd0levtuVDjgFQ_hoC2xDw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b1PRY3f_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_r=Y8BCJFTCRVCDD7YPB6SD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=d8716360-4766-5419-81fe-e3c48400ce8c&pf_rd_i=1292107011
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Deepcool-Tesseract-SW-Mid-Tower-Gaming-Desktop-PC-RED-Computer-Case-No-PSU-/322007039086?hash=item4af91d7c6e:g:eOMAAOSwKtVWvpBG
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492798866&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=evga+500w&dpPl=1&dpID=51PiQrWaNjL&ref=plSrch
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor | $199.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $78.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $126.99 @ Amazon
Storage | OCZ - ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive |-
Storage | Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $59.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Sapphire - Radeon HD 5770 1GB Video Card | $186.96 @ Amazon
Case | Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case | $99.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA - 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $36.88 @ OutletPC
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $799.78
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $789.78
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-30 21:16 EDT-0400 |
It appears Partpicker may not have had the exact power supply listed, to be exact, it's this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The SSD I pulled out of my laptop and gave the laptop back it's original HDD since I won't be using it as much anymore. I kinda regret not grabbing a 4TB harddrive to just have that covered once and for all, but oh well. I have another 1TB HDD laying around I might throw in there.
The thing with Fallout troubles me. My last machine handled it fine on high settings, and if I remember correctly I actually played it on ultra and just had occasional slowdowns. Same graphics card.
I've checked into selling the graphics card a bit and I'm a bit boggled by what I've found - A bunch of places have it listed at a surprisingly high price, around $190 or higher and even higher still. But other places it's basically worthless. Here's an ebay auction nearing completion: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAPPHIRE-Vapor-X-HD5770-1G-GDDR5-VDI-HDMI-Displayport-Video-Card-/332273385901?hash=item4d5d0981ad:g:XNkAAOSwblZZJ3zJhave Is this just some places fishing for people who don't look before they leap? Seems strange. I'm guessing I'd be getting eBay value for it if I sold it.
I've installed all the drivers and updates for the machine as far as I know. I suppose it's possible something is still lagging behind software wise. Maybe even the newer Windows 10 is more demanding or less smooth with some things.
BTW, thank you for you all your help. If I hadn't come here I probably would have got that original mobo I posted and been stuck in 2013 for the next few years :D
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B018ILWJTM/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1X0M9U5WW1195
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0028RC9NE/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1X0M9U5WW1195
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=crt_ewc_title_gw_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
this is it
It seems the Bronze certification doesn't mean anything? Would this be a better quality?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1497712443&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=evga+psu&dpPl=1&dpID=51PiQrWaNjL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER thats my PSU
I'm willing to stretch my budget a little bit, nothing too drastic though. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I also have this power supply laying around unopened if that helps.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01
And most importantly, thank you for your help! I really appreciate it.
Antec BP350 I think. I was going to upgrade to this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_4&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER since it's the same size as my current one.
is it bad that i got something even cheaper then that
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Yes it is a rapid shutdown, and the fact that some other games like Witcher 3(I mention it because it's the game that I have played the most and it is considerably demanding) run perfectly fine makes me think it is not a hardware related problem.
About the PSU model I'm not sure where to look it up my PSU it's exactly this:
https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_cr_dp_syn_footer?k=EVGA%20100-W1-0500-KR%20%20-%20Fuente%20de%20poder%2C%20500W%2080%20PLUS%20Certificada%20ATX12V%2FEPS12V&showViewpoints=1
Here is my intended build.
-processor (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CLBZAHY?vs=1)
-motherboard (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0054U7HIO?vs=1)
-memory (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J8E8ZLK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482941673&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=8%2Bgb%2Bddr3%2B1333&dpPl=1&dpID=41ZAB5tT6iL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1#immersive-view_1482942497181)
-graphics processing unit (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482939168&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gtx+960&dpPl=1&dpID=51uQKREz3vL&ref=plSrch)
-storage SSHD (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IEKG2HM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482941137&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hard+drive+for+gaming+pc&dpPl=1&dpID=41QXqM1QTTL&ref=plSrch)
-power supply (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482940757&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=500+watt+psu&dpPl=1&dpID=51PiQrWaNjL&ref=plSrch)
-case (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T4BWV6C/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
-monitor (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DZT96C6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482942190&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gaming+pc+monitor&dpPl=1&dpID=41LilP5eBqL&ref=plSrch)
looking buy this one here
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
The price for the PSU that you recommend me is way too costy my budget is 600$. Why did you recommend me a 650w? And how bout this?
The only one in my budget: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=1QA5DZ7AP75HK2G8RWFE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200422&pf_rd_i=507846
I live in New Zealand. As for the psu's here, the cheapest one I can find is the Corsair VS450
> rth a shot to try overclocking but with s
Yeah I bought a cooler master masterliquid 120 liquid cooling for the upgrade. I could use it for the overclock. but not really sure if it would help. with my old build i do have a mastercooler 212 evo cooler...
I guess i can just try to overclock...is this power supply good enough?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is my old build but im using the power supply with the upgrade. If the overclock works i might just use it for a server or something...
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/68Hq8d
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I ordered this one, I heard EVGA was a good brand. And it had all the cables and the right voltage i needed.
Ok, good to know. I just realized that I purchased a replacement power supply a year and a half ago. Do you see any issues with using the 500watt one I already have or would you recommend a new unit?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU
That's alright, it's much appreciated.
Would this be an ok compromise?
I'm trying to get everything through prime and the one you've listed isn't available on it but the one I've linked is.
Is there a lot of difference?
Any Cooler Master GX (1 or 2) would do, they start from $61 USD
You can also go cheaper with an EVGA
Or even lower but this one depends in your GPU (anything bigger than an R7 or gtx950ti wont work)
This is the build i was going for is :
Cpu: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler (YD150XBBAEBOX) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKVNRSM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I-L8AbKRAEDT3
Gpu : EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB SC GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 3GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC), 03G-P4-6162-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7-L8AbNY2BPHC
Motherboard: ASUS Prime B350M-A/CSM AMD Ryzen AM4 DDR4 HDMI DVI VGA M.2 USB 3.1 mATX B350 Motherboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WRWZNJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_S-L8AbQGRRRYX
Power supply: EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k.L8AbS8A7AT8
Ram/memory: Ballistix Sport LT 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DIMM 288-Pin - BLS2K4G4D240FSE (Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F4Z4OPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d.L8AbAQ2HVT5
Hard drive :WD Blue 1TB SATA 6 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive (WD10EZEX) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9bM8AbWFW0J3H
Case : Cooler Master MCW-L3B3-KANN-01 MasterBox Lite 3.1 mATX Case with Dark Mirror Front, Acrylic side panel, Customizable trim colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GYMHKL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u.L8Ab48RP6AC
Again this is a 750 ish gaming pc, games i plan on playing is mainly : Rainbow six siege, gta v, pubg, dayz, and anything below those specs . Would this be a good gaming pc for a first time buyer?
Your video card draws ~116W (~10A@12v) and NVIDIA Recommends at least a combined total (3.3v 5v and 12v) 400W PSU.
Your motherboard from your Gateway DX4860 requires an ATX compliant power supply, but since the newer EPS standard is backwards compatible you should probably look at an EPS PSU for a bit of future proofing.
This EVGA 500W PSU is 80Plus Certified (At least 80 percent efficient at full load) And is ATX/EPS12V compatable and has 40A available on the 12V rail.
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Your 550Ti, as you probably know, requires a supplemental 6-pin PCI power adapter that must be present on the PSU. The PSU I recommended above has an 6+2 pin PCI Power adapter, just brake-away the 2 extra pins and it will fit in your 550Ti. Same with your motherboard which requires a 4 Pin P4 power connector. This PSU has an 4+4 pin EPS connector. Just brake away the other 4 pins and it will fit your motherboard just fine
And here's a nice PSU calculator for future use
This would work just fine http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1426359101&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+power+supply
regularly goes on sale for 40$ with prime shipping.
The 430 might even work out for you.
I've been helping people pick computer parts a lot lately, and here's my go-to current build (as in, where I feel price/performance is optimized)--it's usually around $1000, NOT including monitors. I built two for my company (minus the video card), and they are wonderful. If you want to compare: CPUs, GPUs.
>Case: Corsair 200R, $73
>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-200R-Compact-CC-9011023-WW/dp/B009GXZ8MM/
>Cases cheaper than this price point will become flimsy, break, literally cut you, and otherwise fall apart over time. I like the way the 200R is, too--no LEDs, no weird shapes, and 2.5" drive slots.
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>Motherboard: Asus Z97-A, $145
>http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Z97-A-DDR3-2600-Motherboards/dp/B00K2MAU5Q/
>This is a medium range motherboard with PWM case fan pins: an extremely quiet combo. It's more important than you think.
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>CPU: i7-4790K, $336
>http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-4790K-Processor-Cache-BX80646I74790K/dp/B00KPRWAX8/
>While we're on CPUs: GHZ MEANS ALMOST NOTHING FOR PERFORMANCE. My 2Ghz i7 in my Mac outperforms my 4Ghz 2500K in my desktop. It's annoying that it's even mentioned in anything but overclocking guides.
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>Memory: 16GB Corsair Vengeance (2x8GB), $130
>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B006EWUO22/
>I find myself always using >8GB. Task Manager tells me I'm at 9GB with lots apps but no actual games open.
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>Graphics Card: EVGA GTX 960, $210
>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2966-KR/dp/B00SC6HAS4/
>The 960 was recently released, but the 750 and the 900 series are very powerful and power efficient, and EVGA makes great cards.
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>PSU: Corsair CX 600W, $60
>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/
>I skimped on a PSU once (it was "Diablotek"). It took my motherboard and a stick of RAM with it when it died.
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>SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB, $135
>http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/
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>OS: Windows 8.1 Full Version (not OEM), $100:
>http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/
Current total: $1189 + tax, way over budget, so...
>The PSU can be replaced with a 500W EVGA for $17 less:
>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
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>The SSD can be replaced by a 2TB 7200RPM drive, where you won't need a 2nd HDD but booting will be much slower, for $60 less:
>http://www.amazon.com/HGST-Deskstar-3-5-Inch-7200RPM-Internal/dp/B003GSLDRC/
(and get the sata3 monoprice cable)
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>The GPU can be replaced by a GTX 750 Ti, for $65 less, but at a ~30% loss to graphics power (although it's still a great card):
>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclock-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3753-KR/dp/B00IDG3IDO
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>The CPU can be a non-K version (at very little/no performance loss), for $36 less:
>http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i7-4790-Processor-BX80646I74790/dp/B00J56YSLM
>The next step down in terms of CPU is an i5-4690, at ~30% less CPU power, for $80 less. I personally wouldn't go there.
This is at $1015 + tax--still over budget, but going much cheaper really starts to bite into your experiences (and if anyone here can recommend anything to save money, I welcome it).
As for monitors, if you're playing EVE, honestly I'd recommend a 2560x1440 monitor because spreadsheets. However, since those start around $300, my go-to cheaper monitors are the not-bad 22" 1080p ones that can be had for around $140.
>BenQ 24" flicker-free (for comfortable viewing) 1080p TN panel (for faster response times), $140:
>http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-GL2460HM-24-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00IKDFL4O/
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>Dell 22" 1080p IPS panel (for better colors and viewing angles), $134:
>http://www.amazon.com/Dell-CFGKT-IPS-LED-21-5-Inch-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B009H0XQPU/
Source: I've done IT for the past few years, and done dozens of computer purchases/builds.
Notes: I don't buy AMD or ATI unless it's an extreme budget build. I don't buy off-brand because I've had parts break and then not have an RMA available; I've had good experience and RMA support with Corsair and EVGA. You don't really need a CD/DVD drive; you can install Windows from a USB key, but if you're unsure, CD/DVD drives are like $15. If you go with Intel/nVidia Maxwell, you won't really need a >500W PSU.
I don't like to skimp on computers much because, economically, if you're spending even 5-10% of your time waiting for your computer and you earn $10-25/hr, $1000 is paid for in somewhere between 2000-250 hours of use, yet the computer will last at least 3-5 years.
Well it tells you at the top you need 390w but your gonna want a bit more than that to be safe and if you plan to upgrade. I would recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nZaTCb0GB5B52
/Ryzen 5 1600 ($80) https://www.microcenter.com/product/478826/ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-am4-boxed-processor-with-wraith-spire-cooler
Asrock b450m pro 4 ($80) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FVYKFXF/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_osmPCbKKVGSN3
Ballistix Tactical 2x4 3000mhz ($62) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HDUVNQY/ref=ppx_yo_b_widget_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Evga 500w 80+ White ($43)
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=500w+psu&qid=1554302488&s=gateway&sr=8-3
WD 1TB 7200rpm 6Gb/s ($43) https://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD10EZEX-Desktop-7200rpm/dp/B0711YN12S/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?crid=LG4USVKAS3O7&keywords=1tb+wd+7200rpm&qid=1554302601&s=gateway&sprefix=1tb+wd+7200&sr=8-14
Kingston 120GB ssd ($20) https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-120GB-Solid-SA400S37-120G/dp/B01N6JQS8C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=30QQM2IFLAXST&keywords=kingston+ssd&qid=1554302750&s=gateway&sprefix=Kingston&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Rosewill ATX Case ($40) https://www.amazon.com/ROSEWILL-Gaming-Computer-supports-pre-installed/dp/B01BITI11G/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=Rosewill+case&qid=1554302850&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Msi rx580 4gb ($110 used) https://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-Graphics-Card-Radeon-RX-580-Armor-4gb-OC-256-bit-DirectX-12-AMD-/254182815315?nav=SEARCH
Total: ($478 not including taxes)
I also come from console and just switched a couple months ago and it's a lot better. I run this setup except with a Ryzen 3 2200g which I got because I didn't have a gpu at first. I can currently run gta at 1080p high 60+ fps but this one will handle games better
Dang, I appreciate your concern, I wasn't aware of the risks. I think I'll take your advice and upgrade to a 500w?
It's a pretty basic model, being on 80+ certified. The 450w XFX suggested is a good alternative. If you need 500w, the EVGA W1 500w is a cheaper alternative:
https://www.amazon.de/EVGA-100-W1-0500-KR-PSU-500W-Netzteil/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1478796143&sr=1-1&keywords=evga
or if you want modular, the CX450M is solid PSU for the price
https://www.amazon.de/Corsair-CP-9020101-EU-CX450M-Teil-Modular-Netzteil/dp/B019NWTCEA/ref=sr_1_19?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1478796248&sr=1-19&keywords=corsair&th=1
Consider perhaps this -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/
Cheaper and, based on reviews, should be of good quality.
which of these two would you recommend?
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/product-reviews/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=avp_only_reviews&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=recent
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX500-Supply-Bronze-Certified/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479251405&sr=8-3&keywords=500+atx+power+supply
whats the difference between a white 80 and a bronze 80.
evga 500 80w
EVGA 500W PSU 39.99
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-rsQzbY3M67Q9
Yes latest bios are with my mobo. No overclock on anything. PSU
CASE ($24.75): https://www.amazon.ca/Rosewill-Micro-Tower-Computer-SRM-01/dp/B00ZPWOA6I/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504412970&sr=1-7&keywords=case
PSU (39.99): https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504413556&sr=1-3&keywords=power+supply
MOTHERBOARD ($59.99): https://www.amazon.com/PRIME-A320M-K-Ryzen-Micro-ATX-Motherboard/dp/B06ZY2F35X/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504413314&sr=1-1&keywords=amd+ryzen+motherboard
CPU+COOLER ($109.99): https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Desktop-Processor-Stealth-YD1200BBAEBOX/dp/B0741DN383/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504413138&sr=1-1&keywords=ryzen+3
GPU ($119): https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Geforce-GDDR5-Graphic-GV-N1050OC-2GD/dp/B06X9GLGSC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504413404&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx%2B1050&th=1
SSD ($58.99): https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-120GB-SA400S37-120G/dp/B01N6JQS8C/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504413478&sr=1-7&keywords=ssd
RAM ($58.99): https://www.amazon.com/Timetec-2133MHz-PC4-17000-Unbuffered-Computer/dp/B00G2QI0XA/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504414202&sr=1-9&keywords=8gb+ddr4
WiFi ($17.99): https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-600Mbps-USBNOVEL-Wireless-10-4-10-12-2/dp/B06XRC8G1V/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504414559&sr=1-7&keywords=dual%2Bband%2Bwifi%2Bcard&th=1
TOTAL:$489.69
And btw ik this is slightly above your price range but you cannot get a good pc with your price range srry
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=asc_df_B00H33SFJU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198093101467&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8674743096511271073&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028086&hvtargid=pla-369641925245&psc=1
first off do not attempt to fix a psu. if its broken its broken. if you start tearing apart a psu it can kill you.
dont buy that psu it just sounds janky.
just buy this, its $40 and if you have amazon prime you get free 1 day shipping
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501651589&sr=8-2&keywords=600w+psu
Looking for a sub-80$ PSU, my 'advertised' wattage on PCpartpicker is 391W, so I want something 500-600W rated.
I'm moving to the EU in two years' time, so that is important to me. When I do move, what do I have to change, if anything? Some of the PSUs under consideration:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0550v1
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451156590&sr=1-4&keywords=power+supply
Decent Gaming PC under $900 CAD:
Processor: i5-4460
http://www.amazon.ca/Intel-i5-4460-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54460/dp/B00JIJUBAS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429999169&sr=8-1&keywords=Intel+Core+i5-4460
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960
http://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2962-KR/dp/B00T4BWGBM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1429999326&sr=8-2&keywords=EVGA+GTX+960
Motherboard: ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard http://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-Micro-Motherboard-B85M-G-R2-0/dp/B00KO6F8YI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429999540&sr=8-1&keywords=Asus+B85M-G+R2.0
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport
http://www.amazon.ca/Crucial-Ballistix-PC3-12800-240-Pin-BLS2KIT4G3D1609DS1S00/dp/B006WAGGUK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429999814&sr=8-1&keywords=Crucial+Ballistix+Sport+8GB+Kit+%284GBx2%29+DDR3+1600
Hard Drive: Western Digital Blue 1 TB
http://www.amazon.ca/Western-Digital-3-5-Inch-Desktop-WD10EZEX/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430000017&sr=8-1&keywords=1TB+Western+Digital+Blue
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80 PLUS
http://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-Certified-ATX12V-EPS12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430000442&sr=8-1&keywords=500W+EVGA+PSU
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 100R Tower Case
http://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-Carbide-100R-Tower-CC-9011075-WW/dp/B00RORBQNW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430000561&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Corsair+Carbide+Series+100R+Mid+Tower+Case+CC-9011075-WW
Cost: 235.16+245+108.76+85.98+68+61.72
+63.50= $868.12
No SSD though :(
Solid build.
But you might want to consider not getting a Z97. Try to find a better deal on something else. You don't need it but if you can't it's fine to keep it cause it is a nice deal.
GPU will be suffice for what you want it for. Good price too.
Maybe this PSU to save 10 bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
There are little things that you can do to save a little here and there, but other than that you're good.
IS something like this: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
What you're talking about? I know the PSU for the 330w from Alienware was around 100 dollars
You're going to get all the rage from getting a Corsair CX power supply because of their unreliability, but I'd recommend an EVGA 500w one like this or this since they're trusted more by users here.
[This](EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W Continuous Power, 3 Year Warranty Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_ekFIwb929DJ82) is the one I'm looking into. Now I just need a case lol and look for some good hds.
well she has $90 so far lol but she is trying to save up to $150. i saw used 280x on here for around 125 so hopefully i can catch one. and for the psu i was thinking this one:
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452641365&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+500w
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453935507&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+500w
try to get this one, it will probably be better (A.K.A. Will not explode so easily)
R9 380, not 390. PCPartPicker points me around 350W full build, so I guessed 450 were enough. How about something like this? Still too much entry level? Should get the Gold Rated?
About DDR4, I'm not that convinced. Prices go up quite a lot with DDR4 capability, how about performance? Really that much worth? Modules should be there (HDMI port + USB3, if that's what you mean).
AMD A10-Series APU A10-7850K: $130
Gigabyte AMD FM2+ A68H: $50
8GB DDR3 ram: $35
EVGA 500 PSU: $40
VIVO ATX Mid Tower Computer Gaming PC Case: $38
Total cost: $308 before taxes and shipping.
Alrighty, i found out my current PSU i have plans to upgrade to [this](http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=zg_bs_1161760_1] if possible, (or something similar) there, if that helps any.
With a quick amazon search Im seeing http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1452882577&sr=1-1&keywords=PSU
My budgets not super tight Im looking at maybe 150-200 for GPU PSU possibly ram upgrade
Hello thank you for responding as i said i was using the on-screen display to monitor my cpu. my CPU temps were around 75 to 85 under load and similar with my GPU. that is a little hot but it is summer in Australia right now. heres the link to my power supply: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482994796&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+power+supply+500w
Ok cool. When I bought the GPU I got this power supply. Would this one be fine? I tried to make sure to get one that was 80+
Will this PSU fit ?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-100-W1-0500-K3-500W-Power-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482879185&sr=8-1&keywords=500W+-+EVGA+80%2B+White+Rated+Power+Supply
Sorry, I worded a lot of this wrongly for I was quite rushed. I also left out some info for fear of the text box disappearing when I left my tab since I'm using my mobile device atm since I'm away from my desktop.
The power supply is the EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, which was one that EVGA reccomended after I used the tool they have for picking which one to use, but I'll also look into the one you selected since it seems to be decent.
When I said "plug into my Alienware," I meant the graphics card because, not lying, I used to plug my monitor into the Intel graphics card instead because I didn't understand that that HDMI port was the wrong one. This time, I meant that I don't know how my case works and whether the tower/case comes with a way to plug in a DisplayPort cord since I know that DVI-D and HDMI don't allow 144hz.
I'm strictly Nvidia, sorry, but I'm not into AMD. Also, I want to try out ShadowPlay (I currently use DxTory) and the GTX 555 sadly doesn't support that. I know AMD has amazing products, but I am the type of person that sticks with what they're used to unless something different is so much better that it would totally blow my mind (why I switched from iCancer to Android phones (the OnePlus 3T is such a phenomenal phone for such a low price, like woah)).
That whole optimization thing was something from a long time ago that I don't quite remember, but I think he said something along the lines of having to mess around with the processor or something to get the most out of the RAM I installed. Idk, I just know I took the old RAM sticks out and replaced them, turned my PC on, and it said I had 16 GB, so I was happy (although Chrome uses a good 30-50% depending on how many running tabs I have).
Also, I'm not 100% about the power supply I currently have. I just know the unit is probably about twice the size of an Xbox 360 power supply unit, if not 1.5x bigger.
Oh, and lastly, with the SSD partition or whatever it's called, I just know that it is the stock that it came with, so I think it's just an internal HDD. I would actually love to get an SSD for Windows and applications to work faster and speed up copying times, but I don't think I'll spend money on that yet. I'll probably upgrade that once I do a full upgrade to my PC, processor and everything. I'll probably do that in 3-5 years time or whenever 4K replaces 1080p in the gaming standard and 120 fps becomes the new basic benchmark for PC and even console gaming if the peasants decide to actually put effort into making their gaming experience more than just mediocre. Although mouse and keyboard will always beat controllers unless you're talking about Rocket League since that's a bit easier on controller.
So yeah, thanks for the extra help and listening to my elementary knowledge in the field of PC gaming rigs. Other than the AMD vs Nvidia change, do you think you can change anything from my change list that could potentially help my rig last for even more years to come?
Here are the links to the various upgrades I was looking at before making the original post:
GTX 1060 SC
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6161-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC?th=1&psc=1
Acer 144hz monitor w/ G-Sync
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B2HH7G0
EVGA 500W Power Supply
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0430-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU?th=1&psc=1
And yes, I'm not a true Redditor since I don't know how to do hyperlinking and other things to these links on mobile version or even desktop tbh. Sorry about the shitty links.
My friend is selling some PC parts and wants to find out how much they would go for:
Edit: He has only had these parts for 1-2 months and hasn't used them much.
Alright, how's this one? EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W ($49.99 @ amazon)
https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482005200&sr=8-1&keywords=power+supply
I chose the 400W before cause pcpartpicker said this build needs 300W.
how does this PSU look?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b4sE4_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=2ESGEGZEJKB7V0MTRHJP&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7e75590d-4a69-5772-b319-56dff81b4149&pf_rd_i=1161760
and maybe this for the grapgics?
https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Express-128-bit-Graphics-GTX750TI-OC-2GD5/dp/B00IB9P1KG/ref=pd_lpo_147_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=P3N0R6REGSRSCWR0TNM2&th=1
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i7 needs 77W and the 1050ti needs 300W so youre pretty close.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
would be better
I appreciate the advice, though was doing some hunting and this MOBO sort of jumped out to me as appearing very good, thoughts?
I actually just made a post about getting a cheaper PSU! Does this appear to be a good option?
Your 450W is probably fine. The 970 lists 500W as the minimum, but the rest of your system is pretty low power. The FX-6300 is not a very power hungry CPU, and a link to your actual motherboard model would be helpful, but only a little. It's a small board, and they don't consume much. You should be maxing out at <400W, and you should be running your PSU between, oh, say, 60% and 85% load (it's fuzzy, and newer PSUs have wider peak efficiency curves than older supplies for the most part) at all times so it runs most efficiently. If it's running too far under load or too close to its max load, your PSU is losing efficiency and running hotter and wasting electricity, and wearing out faster as a result. Many newer, higher end supplies, like EVGA's Gold- and Platinum-certified models, can even maintain peak efficiency up to 95% of their max output - we don't know your actual power supply model.
Note, if shopping for these, that their efficiency certifications apply within their peak efficiency curve - not above or below it. Therefore, most supplies that are advertised as something along the lines of "80+% efficiency" means they run that efficiently between somewhere around 60%, and somewhere around 85%, of their max output - so, roughly, between 270W and 380W on a 450W supply (and even 400W is not far above it).
If you are dead set on upgrading, you'd be best suited not putting one in with a much higher capacity unless you're going to be upgrading more on your system to more power hungry components or adding a second video card in SLI (which is losing software support as time goes on and not many people would recommend). I would not shop for more than a 600W PSU, or you're wasting your money twice over - once in buying an overkill power supply, and again in wasted electricity on your utility bill every month.
I would not say that your 450W is plenty or more than enough, but I would say a decent 450W PSU is correct for your system. I don't see a reason for you to replace it.
As a side note, you may want to check that your motherboard actually has a PCI-e 3.0 slot to use with the 970, or your motherboard could be slowing your graphics card down pretty hard. Prebuilt systems like that are usually not made with upgradability in mind - they usually contain the minimum specs for the included components, as anything else would be a waste of money.
If you do the install and find you really need the new PSU, or you're just not confident without the upgrade and want it regardless, here are two I'd recommend: 500W and 600W. You are almost certainly fine with the 500W model, but the 600W is still a good pick for you, and will allow for future major system upgrades. The 600W model also has an equivalent that's semi-modular for an extra $5, if you want easier cable management. EVGA's PSUs are extremely robust and absurdly reliable, and yes I'm shilling, because their products, warranties, and support are top notch. And they'll actually hold up consistently to whatever they're rated for.
I have an EVGA 500w 80+ power supply. I could do $30 shipped for it.
Product Link: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
Ok well I had actually bought this one https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?keywords=power+supply&amp;qid=1573672229&amp;refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&amp;rnid=2470954011&amp;rps=1&amp;sprefix=power+suppl&amp;sr=8-14
And had to return it because the thing was a different pin and the thing just wouldn't connect and apparently fit in my case so, I really need someone to pinpoint one for me
would this power supply be better?
And what am4 atx motherboard would you recommend for around the same price?
Also, where could I find a cheap 1tb ssd?
P.S. would this work?
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0430-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?tag=amazon0606-20&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1447368782&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=EVGA%2B430%2BW1&amp;th=1
Would this PSU be better even though it has a lower output?
here's a good one I found. I personally have a power supply from evga so I can vouch for them.
Well if you want a new gpu you definitely need a bigger psu. 300w isn't much these days even with the more power efficient cards we have. I'd recommend this 500w EVGA one for $30 and as for a GPU you could pick up a RX570 for $200.
Hello, I've worked with artists on similar projects and I think that I understand what you are asking for.
There are some good answers here, but I think you need to clarify your vision a bit more as there is some ambiguity in your specs and this can mislead people.
Sometimes it helps to specify what you want, instead of suggesting the solution. e.g. you say "LEDs" but you want "white lights and coloured gels".
LEDs are mono-colour. There are devices which combine several LEDs called an "RGB LED", which combines Red, Green and Blue, and this will give you a white-ish colour when you switch on all the LEDs on at once. It wouldn't make sense, from a technical point of view, to switch all the LEDs on and then use a gel to change the colour. Most likely, you'd want to adjust the relative balance
The good thing is that you can buy strips of RGB LEDs for a fairly low price these days and they're easy to control from an Arduino, as people have suggested. This would be the easiest way to go as it's almost a ready to go solution and there are loads of examples.
e.g. https://www.adafruit.com/category/183
If you want bright white, then you would want to look at a circuit which switched on, say, banks of halogen lights or 12V white LED bulbs. e.g. http://www.ledkia.com/uk/buy-g4-led-bulbs/578-g4-15w-led-bulb-12v.html This is certainly more complicated as you'd be looking at custom circuitry.
Next up is your power consumption.
Your image shows 13 columns, with 12 rows per column and you said up to 12 LEDs per bar. That's roughly 2000 LEDs. Each RGB LED unit consumes about 0.25Watts at medium brightness. Therefore you need 0.25W x 2000 = 500 Watts of power.
But that's only if you were to switch on every single LED at full brightness. If you don't, then you only need a fraction of this. This is a worst case scenario. Reduce the number of lights per bar, and your power requirements will go down accordingly.
Say you use 12V, so you would need 500W / 12V = 41Amp power supply. e.g. a PC power supply like https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-100-W1-0500-K3-500W-Power-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU The spec for this power supply says, "Supporting 40A on a single +12V rail".
But I think most of the RGB addressable strips need 5V.
So you'd need 500W / 5V = 100A power supply. This is a lot of current for a single power supply, and you'd need several 5V power supplies. e.g. You can have one power supply for column.
e.g. https://www.adafruit.com/product/658
Switch to this PSU or somthing lower, you don't need a 620w, your looking more in the 400-500 range max: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417652565&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evga+psu
Also that wifi adapter is going to really suck for gaming.
would this one work?
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1418008114&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=psu so theres that and then a cage over it. like preventing it from being switched but i think my friend might be just full of shit
What are you talking about?
Hey bud, I took a look at your computer and the internal PSU, as far as I could find all the information online. You'll want another PSU like this one here. It's inexpensive and it's the current one I have in my build, works very well. Less than $35 too, so if you're trying to stay under a budget of $300 then you still have over $250 for a graphics card.
If you decide to go down that route, and get, say, an RX570, you'll be looking at a total cost of ~$240. You'll have to remove your old power supply and all it's wiring, install the now power supply, and re-route the new power supply's cables to all your components. It's not hard to do, it's pretty much plug-and-play once you identify which wires go where. With that and the new graphics card, you'll be good to go.
OR, if you decide you'd rather go the 1050ti route, all you'll have to do is plug in the new graphics card and presto, you're done. No need to mess with power stuff. And you're only in $120.
Hope that all helps!
Ya the one i have now came with the prebuilt. Do you know how i can make sure the one i get is going to work with my setup? I have one in mind... EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Power-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493384549&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=500w+psu
Any thoughts on that one?
This is the power supply that I bought https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
Would this be a better fit? I know it’s not modular but I’m not that much about that. EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DcYNBbK7ZWXW3
Also, will this one provide enough power for the build?
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
ah cool, thanks. - For comparison, The Gtx 660 has a TDP of 140W and the GTX 970 has a TDP of 145W. It seems as if a GTX 970 would work off the bat without you needing to upgrade your PSU.
However, if you do feel like getting a new PSU - My suggestion in your price point (based on what I can see on Amazon.com, I'm from the UK so not so familiar with pricing or good PC part shops in the US) the $60 Modular Corsair CX500 is a good shout. I myself have used both the Corsair CX600 and CX750 myself, and am currently using the Corsair RM850 at the moment.
Of course, Corsair isn't the be all, end all of PSU's, but they're the ones I've a lot of experience with and have had a positive experience with. EVGA and Coolermaster do great PSU's too. This one from EVGA and is $40 and more than meets your power requirements. It isn't modular, however, which means more cable clutter (though makes no performance difference as far as I am aware)
Could I easily just install:
https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499595522&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=graphics+card
and
https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499595221&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=power+supply
Should I measure my case to make sure they will fit?
Thanks again.
Hey man, I guess you are looking for a 300 watts for not paying the big bucks eh? :/. So here are my two cheap recommendations under 70$:
1.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=twister_B00NCZND2C?_encoding=UTF8&amp;th=1
2.http://www.parallelminer.com/product/hp-750-watt-power-supply-kit-for-gpu-mining-platinum-94-zec-dash-eth/
Option 1 is a common computer PSU which would be able to run your card for a big 40$. Option 2 is less common but amazing for mining, It's a 750w Platinium power supply from hp, really cheap for the power and modular up to a couple GPUs!
Really? Why do you think that? It's this one https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
Hello!
After some reading (mostly of /u/JDM_WAAAT's posts) I decided to build my own (instead of buying one). I used the $135 build as a base with some modifications (mainly, case).
Goal: Server with UnRAID, will run Plex with a couple of transcodes (no more than three, but I need the transcodes for subtitles), maybe to learn about VMs on my own, and as a place to keep my data centralized (and easy to back up SOMEWHERE ELSE).
CPU X3450 - $24.00
Mobo X8SIL-F - $44.99
RAM 2x4GB PC3-10600E - $39.95
CPU Cooler - $10
PSU EVGA 500 W1 - $40
Case Cooler Master N400 - $60
I bought two WD EasyStores last weekend that I intend to shuck, and I will look in BuildaPCSales for some good SSDs for a cache pool.
My main question is: any other motherboard recommended that would support HDDs and SSDs? The final goal would be three SSDs (one unassigned just for plex, two for a cache pool) and six HDDs (2x8GB parity, 4x8GB storage). As is right now the build is $219, I'm willing to push up to $250, or $300 if necessary, unless what I want is a wild dream and need to learn more before making these kinds of decisions.
What are the differences between these two power supplies?:
1
2
and what are the differences between these two RAMs?:
1
2
They have a slightly older model The 600 Watt B1, it's 80+ bronze certified, and only 48 dollars. Leaves room for future upgrades, and should last you quite a while as well. Or there is a slightly cheaper 500 watt W1, 80+ white certified. Either one would be a good unit, and price.
I'll be doing some modifications to the box so it uses EVGA 500W Instead of the default. Also I did some research and most Graphics Card wont be able to fit inside so i'll be opening the casing so any graphics card can fit.
Actually just bought this 2 days ago!
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Power-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488139907&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evga+80%2B+white+500w
An EVGA 80+ 500W power supply for $40. Not quite the savings I initially quoted ($13 savings), but it's still a significant fraction of the price.
https://imgur.com/gallery/2Zptz
There's a couple pics I snapped real quick.
As for the PSU, I was planning on buying this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2i7RybPEPCP4B
I'm planning on playing games like elder scrolls online, over watch, GTA
Prebuilt machines are almost always specifically manufactured to only have the parts/specs/connections necessary to run the parts it comes with. The fact that your motherboard has a PCIE slot probably means that there was an "upgraded" package for your system with a better video card, OR the video card it came with did not require additional power; like the 750ti, and 950s
That being said, yes you DO need another power supply... luckily though you can get some pretty cheap ones that are more than "good enough" for your system. THIS one is $35, and should do just fine.
Another PSU question: Recommended power supply for 1 Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 580 4G GDDR5 and 1 SAPPHIRE NITRO Radeon RX 470 DirectX 12 100407NT4GOCL 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5? TIA and happy Friday!
was looking at this on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498840597&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=evga+power+supply
Would one of these suffice?
EVGA 430w White
EVGA 500w White
I'd prefer the cheaper one only cause I can get it tomorrow if I can't find something at Best Buy.
Sorry for the delay. Didn't have time to test last night but I got it done today. I installed an RX 560 in an Optiplex 3010 and tested it. It worked just fine with my Windows 10 test image. I chose a 560 because it pulls all its power directly from the PCIe slot, which I measured at ~60 watts peak. That's far above the 25-35w limit I've seen on some of these so I'd say you're good to go. Grab a good quality ~500W PSU and throw a used RX 570/580 in there. Keep an eye on those temps if you're going to close the side panel though-- RX cards get hot!
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Cheers-- and happy bargain hunting!
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P.S. - This EVGA PSU fits that case with no modifications. (tip: remove the optical drive and use the empty 5.25" bay for cable managment) Optiplexes make great budget gaming machines if you can get around the quirks!
PSU - $42 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_POl4CbC1QDRBZ
CPU - $67 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741DN383/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KPl4CbWWJH0CT
Mobo - $70 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJ8V8FV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ARl4Cb1E4KQJP
These are definitely not the best options, but at the price limit you have I think it's probably the best you can do. I'd run it by someone else though just to make sure. Never trust just one stranger's suggestion on the internet!
Edit: I just realized you don't have a GPU. Is that why you were going for the 2200g? If so, then it's gonna be another $20 or so. But the budget you have is pretty limited for the best bang for the buck.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=psdc_1161760_t1_B00LV8TZAG
This, more than enough power for my needs. You could pay more for a modular PSU if you don't have enough real estate but this has done its job just fine.
You may want more than a layman's opinion, but so far so good.
Thank you for the quick reply! Any thoughts on this PSU, considering that I'm not willing to spend a whole lot? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/?tag=pcpapi-20
Crucial 8GB Single DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-17000) DIMM 288-Pin Memory - CT8G4DFS8213 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BIWLFGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wDHpzbXN3V5VSEVGA 500 W1, 80+
WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TDHpzbKEX362CSeagate 1TB
BarraCuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive (ST1000DM010) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNJBA2I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tEHpzbEXEX631ZOTAC GeForce GTX
1050 Ti OC Edition 4GB GDDR5 Super Compact Gaming Graphics Card (ZT-P10510B-10L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M27X994/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HEHpzbFHG70CKASUS LGA1151
DDR4 M.2 HDMI DVI USB3.0 H110 MicroATX Motherboard (H110M-A/M.2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H5YC9BQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UEHpzbNN1F0NA
Yes it will... but why that one?
If budget is your goal, I suggest these two
This one
Or
This One
Not on my highly recommend, but it gets the job done that’s within your price range.
Imo I’d say just upgrade.
Motherboard - Asus Prime B350M-A
ASUS Prime B350M-A/CSM AMD... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WRWZNJC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Processor - AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Processor... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079D3DBNM?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Graphics card - Gigabyte G-force GTX 1050
Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1050 2GB... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG0733A?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Power supply - couldn’t find the exact one online cause it was a hand-me-down but it was previously unopened and roughly this quality
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tccWBbJW3HFZJ
RAM - Crucial 8GB single DDR4
Crucial 8GB Single DDR4 2400... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019FRED60?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Hard drive - Seagate 1TB BarraCuda
Seagate 1TB BarraCuda SATA... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNJBA2I?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I am thinking about getting this PSU, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=psdc_1161760_t1_B0106RDI3W it keeps the overall price around $300.
Sure. It seems to have just 3 reviews so take a calculated guess of whether those reviews are real. I just realised that you could also use a computer ATX supply as well. They have a 5V rail that can supply much higher currents (upto 20A or so). Maybe something like this. This would serve this project and a couple of others as well since it has a 12V and 3.3V rail. It is more expensive but these supplies are tough as nails and very reliable. Also the 60mA seems to be the maximum current. The LED would still give ample amount of light for as low as 30mA but its best to have a supply rated more than what the strip can consume.
Is this one good?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xQOLyb5T2TSEA
Looks alright. Also on reddit its double enter to get a new line.
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Processor: Intel i5 6500
Motherboard: Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel H110 Micro ATX DDR4
Power Supply: EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W Power Supply
RAM: Ballistix 8GB Single DDR4 288 Pin
Hard Disk Drive: WD Blue 1TB SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive: LG Super Multi Optical Drives
Case: Thermaltake H15 Micro ATX tower
Monitor: Dell VESA Mountable 23" LED
Mouse: Logitech MX ANYWHERE 2
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Keyboard K360
Edit: Formating and Links for more information!
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB FTW+ GAMING ACX 3.0, 6GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 06G-P4-6368-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LSLRTFI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_SDRMX3UIXdAxI
Ballistix Sport LT 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DIMM 288-Pin - BLS8G4D240FSB (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UFBZOVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7iVYhj11fa5km
Intel Boxed Core I5-6600 FC-LGA14C 3.30 Ghz 6 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I56600 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0136JONRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_4YyzHKmo6KA6q
Crucial MX300 275GB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - CT275MX300SSD1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_6RMoIJiv9q4l7
Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel H110 Micro ATX DDR4 Motherboard GA-H110M-A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0165YUDTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_d83VQlljPJlrV
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_QRdZZpho4Ez8z
Thermaltake VERSA H15 Micro ATX Mini Tower Gaming Computer Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CLIZ698/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_d4qde2QmPEKHo
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
says the r7 240 requires 350 watts ... but how old is the psu? maybe try upgrading to a 500 watt
something like this would probably be suitable https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Power-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487287815&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evga+500+w
You can grab what you're looking for for less on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Power-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
A new PSU can be had for $35, you'll need it for anything better than a GTX 750Ti basically. If you want to spend ~$150 you could go to Jet and get a GTX 950 or GTX 960, if you want to go with ~$300 get a GTX 970 or an R9 390 using promo code 15NOW.
GTX 9## series is the latest from Nvidia, while R7/R9 3## is the latest from AMD.
Hi Escape_Pilssken!
Recently I have been looking into building a eGPU for my dell m3800 precision laptop. I Reddit searched the Akitio Thunderbolt 2 external PCIe port and your build post came up. I use my laptop for CAD and can run games at medium settings (GTAV, 720p, 45FPS) however I have trouble running any game more intense than GTA. My computer has a thunderbolt 2, so thats a start and i have been looking into other parts. Now I see you use it for mac but have read it does work with windows. As of now this is my shopping list..... Akitio,
http://www.amazon.com/Akitio-AMZ-T2PC-TIA-AKTU-Thunder2-PCIe/dp/B00LTAUTHE/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458307550&amp;sr=8-1-spell&amp;keywords=akiitio
Power supply,
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1GNV44JSQF1C20V1ACSH
PCIe risser,
http://www.amazon.com/PCIE-Powered-Flexible-Extender-Bitcoin/dp/B00GUKRX6S/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1GNV44JSQF1C20V1ACSH
and most importantly, GTX 960
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Overclocked-GDDR5-Graphics-GV-N960IXOC-4GD/dp/B0167OW8M0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458308437&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=gigabyte+itx+960
Is this all I need? am I overlooking anything? I assume the akitio comes with a thunderbolt 2 to thunderbolt 2. I am not the most tech savy when it comes to hardware so i just want to make sure im not missing anything. Also from what you can see will this card fit or will i have to leave it outside the box?
Thats all I can think of now, so thanks for our help!
Blankdeck31
Yeah, blowing up is not an option.
What do you think about this one? The modular thing doesn't bother me if it's just a cosmetic issue (is it?)
https://www.amazon.de/EVGA-WHITE-500W-Netzteil-100-W1-0500-K2/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&amp;qid=1550937222&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=evga+500w&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51AFmFLRqWL&amp;ref=plSrch
Evga is great choice.
Hello there,
I'm currently looking to upgrade my motherboard from a stock motherboard of a Dell Optiplex 3010 (front, do not currently have a back-facing image) without having to purchase a new case. Is there anything that will fit that you guys know about?
As per other hardware, I currently have a 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3470, an EVGA 500W Power Supply, and a Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1050 Ti GPU.
I understand that my CPU is an older model, and that some modern motherboards won't be compatible with it, so if you're trying to help me out with this and can't find a board that will support my old CPU, feel free to suggest something other than that. My current end-goal is to have a fully-upgraded rig inside of this Optiplex 3010 case (by almost any means necessary), and having a newer CPU to go with a shiny new motherboard doesn't seem all too bad.
My budget for this hypothetical motherboard would probably cap at $130. Would probably be looking at a budget cap of $300 for both the Board and CPU.
Thank you very much!
and here is a list of amazon items, all have the 'prime' tag
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i3-4150-Processor-Cache-BX80646I34150/dp/B00J2LIF2S/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415616577&amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-USB3-0-Motherboard-GA-H81M-H/dp/B00I6DLKCA/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415616679&amp;sr=1-7
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX100-adapter-Internal-CT256MX100SSD1/dp/B00KFAGCWK/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415616718&amp;sr=1-1-catcorr&amp;keywords=256GB+mx100
http://www.amazon.com/HIS-Turbo-DLDVI-I-Graphics-H270XQMT2G2M/dp/B00FNHVVP8/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415616793&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=r9+270x
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_13?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415616917&amp;sr=1-13&amp;keywords=psu
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-MicroATX-Tower-Case-VSK-4000E/dp/B009LDNTOG/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415617027&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=computer+case
The case is not ideal, as it does not have UBS 3 outlets in the front. You might need to look for another one.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8
$37 New. free shipping no tax.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1031968-REG/evga_100_w1_0500_kr_500_computer_power_supply.html/?gclid=CP783KLe3NMCFUW2wAod6ioJew&amp;c3api=0980%2C110369296253
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494183620&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;keywords=EVGA+-+500W+80%2B+Bronze+Certified+ATX+Power+Supply
Perfect Eh? Just trying to make sure.
just got a new PSU for 500W, still having the issues, any advice. Here's the new one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cHFfzbY8YRYY3
No I'm saying the PSU only uses 250w which is EXTREMELY bad because the brand of that PSU is complete garbage. You need a respectable brand PSU in there or else a fire can occur. You need something with 400+
Any 500w evga psu or 500w Corsair should be good.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cHFfzbY8YRYY3
Mouse =https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B015YCSUJG?psc=1
Keyboard =https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01DBJTZU2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483391008&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=mechanical+keyboard&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51dusQBLwlL&amp;ref=plSrch
PSU =https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=austevan03-20&amp;s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1476562171&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=evga+500w&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;linkId=73fab360b798e3bb955b1d5e8bdfd62c
In the old PSU the 6 pin connector had on the higher row two holes that were 12v and one 5v. On the new PSU all 3 from the top row were 12v. I don't the model of the current PSU but it definetily works. All I know is that it is only 240w and is the default for Dell OptiPlex 7050.
Just checked, it came out pretty easily! Just measured and seems to be close to exact on this one I found
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=500w+power+supply&amp;qid=1564292455&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=500&amp;sr=8-3
Here is one by evga that is a 500w
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KBeiDbQRNSW8N
I was thinking about getting a better CPU than the one listed, its the Intel i5 6600k, would it be better than the one you've listed?
Ok so I've looked online and got these parts, can you check if they are okay?
CPU
Motherboard
Memory
Storage
Video Card
Case
Power Supply
Yo what is this article, it's made a list of the top 5 pre-built gaming PC's and they are all by the same brand, are they just the only competitive pre-built manufacturer?
Anyway, quick amazon US search (amazon isn't even the cheapest place for a lot of these parts) shows that all those parts are worth maybe 460 dollars (plus a case and windows which you can get for free) they also don't list any of the models/brands so I assume that means they are terrible, on the amazon search I get legit brands like EVGA for the PSU. See for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-960-2G/dp/B00SAYDRP8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473949393&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Nvidia+GTX+960+2GB+GDDR5+Video+Card
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-DDR3-Micro-Motherboard-GA-78LMT-USB3/dp/B009FC3YJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473949409&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=amd+760g
https://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD6300WMHKBOX-FX-6300-6-Core-Processor/dp/B009O7YORK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473949427&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=fx-6300
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-PC3-12800-240-Pin-BLS8G3D1609DS1S00/dp/B006YG9E7O/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473949445&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=8gb+ram
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473949459&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=500w+psu
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Cache-Desktop-Drive-WD10EZEX/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473949474&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=1tb+hdd
You said you don't have a lot of money so I would definitely just build your own, other people have linked to subreddits that can tell you what components are best for the money for what you're going to be using it for, wouldn't be surprised if you could be playing CS:GO at 300 fps on a 450 dollar computer. When you buy a pre-built you are basically paying the manufacturer an extra 30% for them to build it for you, which is like 150 dollars in this case, for what would take you a couple of hours, idk anyone who's time is worth that much, you also lose the ability to save money by cutting costs in certain areas, you don't need a sick GPU to play CS:GO afaik for example.
Yes, it's this one.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
Any other model in mind? Or straight for that one :p
This is the best you're gonna do for your budget:
ASUS 20" 1600x900 LED Monitor: http://www.amazon.com/VS207D-P-19-5-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00B5Q6Y8U/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1408605057&amp;sr=1-6
AmazonBasics USB Keyboard and Mouse Combo: http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Wired-Keyboard-Mouse-Bundle/dp/B00B7GV802/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1408605161&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=usb+keyboard
Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G3258-BX80646G3258/dp/B00KPRWAZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1408605465&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=pentium+g3258
ASUS H81M-E Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-H81M-E-DDR3-1333-Motherboards/dp/B00ESETQNG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1408605562&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=asus+h81m-e#customerReviews
Crucial 4GB DDR3-1600: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WAGG14/?tag=pcpapi-20
Seagate Barracuda 1TB: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CT56R6/?tag=pcpapi-20
Silverstone PS08B Micro-ATX Case: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1ZU1I0/?tag=pcpapi-20
EVGA 500W 80 Plus Power Supply: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/?tag=pcpapi-20
MSI Radeon R7 265 OC: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJNQ8ZA/?tag=pcpapi-20
Total: $500
This will play all but ACU on the highest setting while being on budget.
The G3258 is a new processor, but you should get a motherboard with a new enough BIOS. I work retail and the latest batches we've been getting all work with the G3258.
Should I get this Sentey 725W or this EVGA 500W for a Gigabyte R9 280x & overclocked G3258
This one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wm0BxbGPFFF55
From my other post on /r/pcmasterrace, it seems the big issue was the power supply. It was recommended that I potentially step it up to a 500W PSU. Hopefully everything else would be okay!
I take you mean this?
If so, I'd replace it. It's fine for lower-end builds but it's not too good of an idea to throw such a demanding card at it - cheaper PSUs that are considered 'decent' are fine up until you reach the part where you'll be running it on heavy loads, at that point you'll want to replace it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-100-W1-0500-KR-500W-Power-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466027943&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evga+500w
Pretty sure it's this one. Definitely 500W EVGA.
What is the difference between these 2 psus?
EVGA 500 B1 80+ BRONZE, 500W
EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W 100-W1-0500-KR
Thanks for the speedy reply dude. Love the analogy. I still have a remaining 12gb of unfried Ram so Could I still use that? Also would a PSU like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1464990927&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=psu) work fine? The cost is significantly less is why I am wondering.
Lastly, I don't just play CSGO haha, although I do play way too much of it. I also play a bunch of normal games like Overwatch and the total war franchise. Do I have any options for a low cost GPU that would be able to run those games at mid to high at 60fps? Could I reuse my GPU from my burnt computer, because I don't think it was affected, and was sort of running those games. it was an AMD Radeon HD 5870.
Thanks again for the quick response though. Appreciate it.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER will this work?
Hi I have EVGA 500 W PSU. I'll take some pics in morning.
I had it in a build with an r9270x. I replaced it with a Rosewill capstone 650 because I thought it wasn't enough to power the GPU. But it turned out the GPU was the culprit and I had to RMA that.
35 shipped?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/?tag=pcpapi-20
This is a stupid question I know but I have this psu (https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU) and I can't tell which is on and off. Thanks
> I noticed you mentioned that before I should have been paying more attention.
Don't worry about that! You're bringing a lot of help, and I appreciate that a lot. You didn't have to, so no need to apologize :)
I decided to buy this one https://www.amazon.es/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_8MsFxbYQQ9473
So if I upgrade the computer with this [power supply] (https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-Certified-ATX12V-EPS12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=X7SV0F5XRCGFRE756B5W) I should be good to go?
Thanks for the suggestion. How is this PSU? https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1467654224&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evga+500w+80%2B
That is the one I planned to use originally and most likely still will.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/
The short gigabyte model would probably fit the best in your case. You might run into a power supply problem wherein your current PSU doesn't have an available 6 pin cable. You should check that you have that 6 pin cable before going any further as nearly all GPUs are going to need at least that. If you don't have the 6 pin cable then you are going to have to buy a GPU that doesn't use one(will probably be a low end gtx 950 or a gtx 750ti), or buy a power supply that does have an available 6 pin(most name brand PSUs do have a 6 pin for GPU). If you do decide to upgrade your PSU along with your GPU, a pretty common upgrade pairing because of the power requirements from modern GPUs, then an 80 PLUS certified model from evga would work very well(http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462315006&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evga+power+supply). You can usually find a good PSU on sale for $35-40 on r/buildapcsales, and getting rid of the stock PSU from your current computer is a good idea by itself. Sorry about adding more things and making your simple question more complex but I feel that it's best if you know all the information and can then make an informed decision.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462990527&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=evga+500w
My formatting is really bad, so I apologize ahead of time. This is what I've done research on and saved so far.
Monitor- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160240&amp;ignorebbr=1
CPU- (Dual core) http://www.amazon.com/Intel-G3258-Pentium-Processor-BX80646G3258/dp/B00KPRWAZQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1455357130&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=g3258&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=techsource02-20&amp;linkId=11a30b5f30fd79c6d6919bca3aa14c1f
Ram- (16 gigs ram) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148545&amp;cm_re=Crucial_Ballistix_Sport-_-20-148-545-_-Product
Motherboard- (Asus) http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-H81M--MicroATX-DDR3-Motherboards/dp/B00ESETQOK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1455357170&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=asus+h81m-a&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=techsource02-20&amp;linkId=60be0ea7c8506bbb9c1dee32c151c0ac
Hard drive - (1 tb) http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1455357232&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=seagate+1tb&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=techsource02-20&amp;linkId=87e7d08908036af45a70d409a29a6801
Video Card- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500349&amp;nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&amp;cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-TechSource%20Official-_-na-_-na-_-na&amp;cm_sp=&amp;AID=10446076&amp;PID=7899552&amp;SID=
(other option) http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Cooling-Graphics-02G-P4-2958-KR/dp/B013WQC9U2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1455357501&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=gtx+950&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=techsource02-20&amp;linkId=cc7e6d2ede49ec0d489f64252ca2ef13
Keyboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1KT2FA2910
Case - http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-MicroATX-Tower-Computer-FBM-01/dp/B005LIDU5S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1455357279&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=rosewill+fbm-01&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=techsource02-20&amp;linkId=e7076f52a8f3cfa59e8f7ecf39eb20f6
Power Supply - http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1455357296&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=evga+500w&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=techsource02-20&amp;linkId=0c53362e4ccfc9d77d7c8c0203dd9f38
How's this?
Alright, well, I decided on a non modular one. This one: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
First link is the MOBO I have
https://www.amazon.com/HP-611834-001-611793-002-611794-000-Motherboard/dp/B00AWXFZLO
Second link is the 500w PSU.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Could you decipher what connector I would need?
Assuming I go with the GTX 1060 3gb as suggested in a different comment, how would this PSU be?
Thank you so much for this! I'll look into that power supply - out of curiosity, how does it compare to this?
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395235437&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=EVGA+500W+80+PLUS
Ended up grabbing this one, I believe it is the one you suggested. For the price I am very satisfied, and know it will work with my card, and love the quality of EVGA products.
Thank you everyone for your help, it is much appreciated!
Be sure to update your BIOS before you swap out the CPU, which can be found here: https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/vostro-410/drivers
PSU: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=evga+PSU&qid=1565767187&s=gateway&sr=8-4
RAM: Get two (total 8GB) https://www.amazon.com/PC2-6400-DESKTOP-Modules-240-pin-Tech/dp/B00C5378J6/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_pm?ac_md=2-0-VW5kZXIgJDI1-ac_d_pm&keywords=ddr2+ram+8gb&pd_rd_i=B00C5378J6&pd_rd_r=c0152c74-5d0e-41a6-b25e-9c85c9ff097d&pd_rd_w=2llFc&pd_rd_wg=1pcZu&pf_rd_p=443560ff-1213-4884-9e43-6946f940cec1&pf_rd_r=7KJSE3EX29M0YW9VJKFW&psc=1&qid=1565770206&s=gateway
CPU: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Q9400-Processor-U36011-Category/dp/B001DEWO9W/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=core+2+quad&qid=1565767573&s=gateway&sr=8-10
SSD: https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-480GB-Solid-SA400S37-480G/dp/B01N0TQPQB/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=512gb+ssd&qid=1565767984&s=gateway&sr=8-9
GPU: https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GeForce-Graphics-Windforce-Gv-N1650OC-4GD/dp/B07QHGKC2D/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=gtx+1650&qid=1565768280&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Wireless: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-PCE-AC56-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B00JNA337K/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wireless+card+PCIE&qid=1565768847&s=gateway&sr=8-4
I think the cooler is proprietary. The original should be able to cool the CPU though. Im talking a guess that the case fan is 120mm and the CPU is 92mm. Might have to ask around about the heatsink.
Fan, case: https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-F12-PWM-4-Pin-Premium/dp/B00650P2ZC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=noctua+120mm&qid=1565769226&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Fan, CPU: https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A9-PWM-Premium-Cooling/dp/B00RUZ059O/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=noctua+92mm&qid=1565769286&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Bam. Just got yourself a decent gaming rig.
Total cost: About $415
So i have to buy a new psu as well? https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU would thiss be good?
Thanks for the reply!
I wanted the links to go straight to Amazon, but I realize now that it's just 1 more click through PCPartPicker. I plan to use PCPartPicker for formatting form now on!
I don't have any attachments to the specs here, I will take your suggestion for the CPU and MOBO (will I need a fan for CPU?)
I was trying to match form factors and sizes with PSU and cases, with this information I'll be sure not to limit my options. I will likely find a PSU that has prime to get everything at the same time and save on shipping. e.g. EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR
I will be connecting the computer via ethernet cable.
EVGA 500W PSU for $37 USD
Without the use of an adapter, you would NOT be able to use this power supply. It has only 1 six-pin PCI connector. (270x requires 2 six-pins)
Also, I wouldn't try using such a budget no-name brand power supply with a computer you want to keep around for a while. That particular PSU has some questionable reviews. And upon disassembly, some questionable electrical hardware
Edit: Maybe consider buying a rock-solid ~700+ watt power supply? They're the kind of item you can use for a VERY long time (through multiple builds - I.E. this has a ten year warranty). Otherwise, potentially a somewhat budget option from EVGA? I've been using the 430 watt variant of that PSU in a computer that's on 24/7 with no complaints for ~6 months now.
how about the 500W version of the same PSU ?
What about this, then can you perhaps buy a refub'd GPU?
EVGA W1 500 Watts probably. https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-Certified-ATX12V-EPS12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_42?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466374223&amp;sr=1-42
Yes it's a terrible PSU but JonnyGuru doesn't hate it completely:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&amp;file=print&amp;reid=384
Just make sure to get something decent couple of years down the line. These PSUs tend to expire around the 3 year mark.
So my shopping list is as follows:
This card
One of two power supplies:1 2
PSU
EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CRqYxbTEE09D1
Mobo
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008V9959O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ASqYxb154RDY1
It’s the EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_e-bkDbK689A8B
Okay, update on the situation. I will be building it myself but I realized I ordered a PSU that is not good for a i7-8700k with a gtx 1070. I ordered a EVGA 500W 100-W1-0500-KR (https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-100-W1-0500-KR-WHITE-Warranty-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU?pf_rd_p=6d4e5a04-483b-427e-8f01-aa9c5a81e67a&pd_rd_wg=DduCW&pf_rd_r=88JRRB4QC9TBNV2TD3ZP&ref_=pd_gw_cr_simh&pd_rd_w=3alOL&pd_rd_r=c1f83c3d-546b-4170-8b93-6a16a448977d)
I think it only supports Intel Haswell. I have a Coffee Lake CPU. Please tell me if it would be compatible for a i7-8700k paired with a gtx 1070. If not then ill try to return it to amazon and get a EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G3 even though it'll destroy my budget.
Am I in deep shit here? (btw, pretty tech savy but never built PC from ground up, only replacing parts.)
EDIT: I am also considering a Corsair PSU, but please show me some links on amazon as so i don't burn down my house because im using a potato.
For less messy amazon links you can extract the part after "/dp/" in
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484235433&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=EVGA+500B
and make it:
https://amzn.com/B00H33SFJU
Or via smile link:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU
BEEP BOP
Plz send any recommendations via PM
What's going to be the difference between the 500b and this..
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484235433&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=EVGA+500B
That one is cheaper but 500w?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-100-W1-0500-K3-500W-Power-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484851983&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=EVGA+500w
Will this do?
Yes. It's on Amazon. What's the difference between the white and bronze models?
bronze: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZ6R9GE/ref=twister_B01G69E69E?_encoding=UTF8&amp;th=1
white: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484838822&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=evga+500w
Ehh this is a pretty good price for a 600W (assuming your rig really needs 600W of power). Here you have the 500w counterpart available on Amazon for $3 cheaper.
I say pretty solid deal!
If you're playing with chips and stuff, a PC power supply is amazing because you can pick them up for basically no money and with some filtering have a decent supply. If you want to do anything that requires a significant amount of power its a fucking gift from god because for $40 new you can get half a kilowatt to do whatever you want with.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485979231&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=evga+psu
Less cost and will do the job. You shouldn't need anything more than this wattage wise unless you plan to do a lot more upgrading. You can always use a calculator such as [this] (http://www.coolermaster.com/power-supply-calculator/) if you are not sure of the wattage you need. Once you determine the wattage you need you have lots of options.
If you already have the windows disc then the Windows install is free. You can definitely built a gaming PC for $500. $400? Nah probably not. But, to be fair, they sell the consoles at a loss. But the one you build for 500m it will perform better than both consoles, but not by a lot. You'd have to be very picky with parts.
Case Mobo CPU Ram SSD for OS Storage Drive Graphics card [Power Supply] (http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1414218841&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=500watt+psu)
That's less than $500. Not the most fantastic build but yes, you could game on this.
(I should buy this and test it out.....)
No, it isn't.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=psu&qid=1563965184&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I just spent a full hour writing about this but it got deleted by my mistake :-:
I recommend these parts
https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-LGA1151-Intel-Motherboard-GA-H110M/dp/B0165YUDTM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491086662&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=h110m
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Skylake-Desktop-Processor-BX80662I56500/dp/B010T6CWI2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491088199&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=i5+6500
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6160-KR/dp/B01KUADE3O/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491087663&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=1060&amp;th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2400MHz-Memory-Black/dp/B01ARHBBPS/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491086759&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=8gb+ddr4
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Power-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
The CPU is good enough for the game you will be playing, the motherboard is good enough and more expensive ones sell you feature you don't need. The RAM will do you fine and is enough for any game you want and the GPU will be perfect for 1080p with 3GB of VRAM. For storage, go with a cheap 500GB HDD but I would certainly recommend an SSD for the future. The power supply will do you fine no matter what anyone else says, trust me (powers my R9 280X which is a LOT more power hungry).
I would recommend looking round Ebay, Facebook selling sites etc etc for any used components or 'starting points' with Ebay being the best bet in my opinion due to the massive amounts of sellers. If you see a 6600 or a 6600k for the same or less than on Amazon, snag it up and make sure to have a CPU cooler with it (stock will do you again, I have experience with 6600/6500 running on stock coolers and it's perfectly fine)
Sorry if the response looks rushed, I had a better one but I clicked something and it deleted :'(
Would love to hear about how the build goes, may your frames be high and temperatures at a low enough level!
EDIT BEFORE POSTING : 'Bomba' recommended an 8GB RX 470 - that's pointless for 1080p in my opinion and having a Pentium Dual core isn't something anyone would crave. I also have bad experience with Corsair PSUs but I haven't tried the 450W.
If you can't get a refund from the seller, I'd highly recommend either - a GTX 1650 ($160 new) - this will just slot right in, will work fine with the power supply and everything else in your system https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GeForce-Graphics-Windforce-Gv-N1650OC-4GD/dp/B07QHGKC2D/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1650&amp;qid=1570763173&amp;sr=8-1
or an AMD RX570 ($120) https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-Graphics-Black-RX-570P427D6/dp/B06ZXY43VC/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=570&amp;qid=1570763282&amp;sr=8-2.
This AMD card will result in better performance, but will require an upgraded power supply (and some plug-and-play rewiring) like this to function - ($50) https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=pc+power+supply&amp;qid=1570763339&amp;sr=8-7