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Corysti

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I have this list here will all the parts im getting for my new build, I am not sold on everything just yet but I wanted to know what size psu should I get. Is it really worth getting the modular? I want to have a clean looking case and I don't know if I can get it with the non-mondular support.

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I currently have the 520 selected but I not sure if it can handle the load so I'm willing to go up to what i need.
 
No, it is not worth it. Why have extra cables cluttering up your desk drawer or closet when you can just tuck them somewhere out of the way in the case? Above/behind (edit to note that I mean behind as you are looking down at the motherboard/etc) the PSU or 5-1/4" drive cage usually works well for that.
 
Yea, I guess with the lian li case I can just take what I don't need and run it around the bottom edge or something. Without having modular I can afford a bigger psu. :) But just out of Curiosity would the 520 power that?
 
The HX520 would be able to power the above setup, but for around the same price, you could purchase the non-modular TX750. And the TX750 is capable of handling an SLI or a CrossFire setup.

I know the focus of this thread was on the power supply, but I have to nitpick your build for a bit (since nothing has been finalized yet)...
  • Why are you spending so much money on such a large case? Were you planning on using a water cooling setup in the future? With the money you save by going with a smaller mid-tower case, you could double the amount of RAM you're getting and choose a larger hard drive.
  • You don't need "performance" memory like the Crucial Ballistix Tracers to overclock your processor. Either save your money and pick up a different 2GB kit or spend a little extra and double the amount of RAM.
  • You could get a better CPU cooler for a bit less. Instead of the Asus Silent Square, pick up the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and its retention bracket.
  • I recommend getting a P45-based motherboard, which has PCI Express 2.0 support. Though it's not really necessary now (as today's PCI-E 2.0 video cards are backwards compatible with the PCI-E 1.1 x16 slot), they cost around the same as the P35 boards. Two good choices are the Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R and the Asus P5Q Pro. Neither board has an onboard wireless adapter, but you could easily find a cheap PCI card.
 
I agree with those suggestions except for case size. I have an Antec Solo right now and I picked up a P180 because the Solo is way too small to fit things well. I had to bend the case support rail a little to fit my Tuniq Tower in :/

I'd look for a P180 deal over buying Lian Li (because of price) though.
 
My main issue with the case was more over the price than its size.

Having a $200+ case but only 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive -- when you could easily afford more -- doesn't make sense to me.
 
tiraides said:
Having a $200+ case but only 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive -- when you could easily afford more -- doesn't make sense to me.
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QFT. The one place you could usually cheap out on is the case.
 
tiraides said:
My main issue with the case was more over the price than its size.

Having a $200+ case but only 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive -- when you could easily afford more -- doesn't make sense to me.
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I'm actually getting 4gb of ram and 320gb is all i need. I have a 160gb hd in my current computer and I have only 34gb's in it. The rest of the files are on my external which I keep for backup's. Also, I'm a style junkie. I wanted a case that I liked, If I'm going to be building this rig to keep for a while i better at least get what i like...right? I mean i'm not the only one that purchased a 200 case before.


Btw, is there anyway I can talk to some of you on like msn or any im program?
 
Corysti said:
I'm actually getting 4gb of ram and 320gb is all i need. I have a 160gb hd in my current computer and I have only 34gb's in it. The rest of the files are on my external which I keep for backup's. Also, I'm a style junkie. I wanted a case that I liked, If I'm going to be building this rig to keep for a while i better at least get what i like...right? I mean i'm not the only one that purchased a 200 case before.
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With the money you're spending on the case, it confused me as to why you didn't take advantage of the current prices of RAM and HD space. Go ahead and get the V1000B case... but again, you don't need the more expensive Ballistix Tracer RAM.
 
tiraides said:
The HX520 would be able to power the above setup, but for around the same price, you could purchase the non-modular TX750. And the TX750 is capable of handling an SLI or a CrossFire setup.

I know the focus of this thread was on the power supply, but I have to nitpick your build for a bit (since nothing has been finalized yet)...
  • Why are you spending so much money on such a large case? Were you planning on using a water cooling setup in the future? With the money you save by going with a smaller mid-tower case, you could double the amount of RAM you're getting and choose a larger hard drive.
  • You don't need "performance" memory like the Crucial Ballistix Tracers to overclock your processor. Either save your money and pick up a different 2GB kit or spend a little extra and double the amount of RAM.
  • You could get a better CPU cooler for a bit less. Instead of the Asus Silent Square, pick up the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and its retention bracket.
  • I recommend getting a P45-based motherboard, which has PCI Express 2.0 support. Though it's not really necessary now (as today's PCI-E 2.0 video cards are backwards compatible with the PCI-E 1.1 x16 slot), they cost around the same as the P35 boards. Two good choices are the Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R and the Asus P5Q Pro. Neither board has an onboard wireless adapter, but you could easily find a cheap PCI card.
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dude, he doesn't need a 750W PSU to run SLI or CF....hell, my Antec Earthwatts 500D ran SLI on an older more power hungry system than that (G80 SLI, 100W+ 939 4200+ X2, DDR, etc...) no sweat......
 
tiraides said:
With the money you're spending on the case, it confused me as to why you didn't take advantage of the current prices of RAM and HD space. Go ahead and get the V1000B case... but again, you don't need the more expensive Ballistix Tracer RAM.
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Thank's for the comment's as they are very helpful. I was just going for the tracer because it seem like it was a good choice for memory, My first choice was the Gskill


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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

@Danny Bui: I've added you.
 
nobody_here said:
dude, he doesn't need a 750W PSU to run SLI or CF....hell, my Antec Earthwatts 500D ran SLI on an older more power hungry system than that (G80 SLI, 100W+ 939 4200+ X2, DDR, etc...) no sweat......
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You're right, he doesn't need all of the power of the TX750...

But at the price it's currently at ($110 with free shipping), it's almost a steal.

Corysti said:
Thank's for the comment's as they are very helpful. I was just going for the tracer because it seem like it was a good choice for memory, My first choice was the Gskill

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
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Go ahead and get the G.Skill kit -- they'll work just as well.
 
tiraides said:
You're right, he doesn't need all of the power of the TX750...

But at the price it's currently at ($110 with free shipping), it's almost a steal.
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LOL, only a steal if he needs that much power....most power supplies are more efficient at 80% +/- of their full capacity, he'd never even come close to 80%, he could get one of these good quality 80 plus rated PSU's that are out now more closely rated for his system for less money and be better off IMO

just because something is a good price for "what it is" doesn't mean it's always the best choice ;)

power supply recommendations have gotten far out of hand these days, good for the hardware vendors....but with todays systems using less power than a year ago even overall there's no reason for power supply requirements to be soaring...
 
nobody_here said:
LOL, only a steal if he needs that much power....most power supplies are more efficient at 80% +/- of their full capacity, he'd never even come close to 80%, he could get one of these good quality 80 plus rated PSU's that are out now more closely rated for his system for less money and be better off IMO
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The 750TX is 80Plus certified and would allow room for just about any upgrade the OP is planning on. What cheaper PSU would you recommend to the OP?

@ OP
Just noticied the hard drive you chose: Ditch it and get this faster 320GB drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 320GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $60
 
Danny Bui said:
The 750TX is 80Plus certified and would allow room for just about any upgrade the OP is planning on. What cheaper PSU would you recommend to the OP?

@ OP
Just noticied the hard drive you chose: Ditch it and get this faster 320GB drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 320GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $60
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the 520HX in the OP sounds like it would work fine and be a better match to his system...also from personal experience the Antec Earthwatts 500W would also be fine with that system, even with SLI enabled
 
I actually forked a little bit more and got the Corsair 620hx. Btw Im interested to adding more computer guru guys on my instant messenger.
 
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