Recent content by fretman

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    Conflicting information on PSU wattage and need clarification and advice

    Yes, I went to look at the Neo-Eco per your post. However, it doesn't seem that there's alot of distributor out there anymore. I am currently looking at the Antect EA-380D. I would still prefer semi-modular but the only ones within my budget range are the Corsair CS450M, CX430M. There are...
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    Conflicting information on PSU wattage and need clarification and advice

    I have been contemplating the following for the last 2 weeks. Corsair (CS450M, VS450, CS430, CS430M) EVGA430 Antec (EA-450, EA-430, VP450P) But the one you suggested (Antec EA-380D) is the one I'm seriously looking at now. One thing I don't understand though. There is no top or bottom fan on...
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    Conflicting information on PSU wattage and need clarification and advice

    Thanks for the suggestions. I guess you prefer Antec over Corsair and EVGA? I was looking for a semi-modular one because I'm building with a Micro-ATX case and this is my first build. However, the Antec 380 model you linked me to appears to have non-sleeved cables so I might be able to have a...
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    Conflicting information on PSU wattage and need clarification and advice

    OK...and you are correct...it is harder to find a PSU in the 300W range. Most I see are in the 430W to 500W range where the price to quality ratio is best for a budget build. The 300W range PSU's that I've seen are quite expensive.
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    Conflicting information on PSU wattage and need clarification and advice

    Interesting...you believe a 250W would be plenty? You may be right but I think I'll sleep better if I went a bit higher. I was looking at the EVGA 430 or Corsair CX430M.
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    Conflicting information on PSU wattage and need clarification and advice

    Hi Folks, Writing all of you from Canada. Christmas has passed and not a flake of snow...amazing! I'm putting together a budget build to replace my 8 year old system. Was going to do it about a year ago but never had the opportunity. Now I have the time and I've already started. These are...
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    Well, I'm definitely not a troll. Just someone wanting opinions and recommendations. I apologize to CoolPurpleFan if I hurt his feelings because I didn't go exactly with his build. It doesn't mean that I didn't value his opinion as I do remember thanking him and everyone else for their posts...
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    OK...I was just concerned that a higher rated ram speed than what the mobo is spec'd at might have caused some compatibility issues. I'll go with the recommended part in this case. Never heard of G-Skill before but the Rip Jaw series gets excellent reviews.
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    Question about the mobo and memory. The mobo supports up to 1600 ram. But the ram recommendation in the build is 1833. Does it matter? Or should I just choose a 1600 ram instead? Or I'm wondering if you just picked the 1833 ram because of price?
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    Man...so many posts I've lost track. Thanks. I may upgrade video card from 270X to 280 if price is right. You don't recommend a GEForce card though? I thought NVidea cards were more suited for intel chips?
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    The lowest price I5 refresh chip would be the 4460. I think that would suit my needs. Can people here tell that I wouldn't be making a mistake by going with this chip? If no other alternate opinions, I will start building around this CPU.
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    Wow...that is still getting up their in price for an I3. But I've made up my mind on at least one thing and I'm not turning back now. And that is I want an I5. I'm just not sure if I should go with the Haswell or the Haswell refresh.
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    That is good to hear. I was avoiding the 4460 with an H81 board because of this but since this won't be an issue I will look into this combo again. Prior, I was looking at the 4430 and 4440 with an H81 board.
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    These look like good numbers for the AMD compared to the Intel numbers. I wonder since I use my machine about 10hrs/week if the power consumption increase really has a big affect.
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    Time for a new build after 8 years!

    Thanks for taking the time to summarize the entire thread. This definitely helps put a perspective on things.