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Is my PSU Good? (Please read)

EpicSurvivor

EpicSurvivor

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Hi Guys
So I'm building my first rig, some of the specs are, GTX 680, i7 3770, 8GB Ram, 500GB HDD, Possibly 120GB SSD near future, Blu-Ray-DVD Player, and that's about all I think of. The thing is that the case I'm going to buy is the Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid and it comes with 3 built in fans with LED's.
This is the Power Supply I had picked out at first http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
I had some people recommend it for my build and I just wanted to see if you guys agree that its a good choice for my rig? Its sad but I'm on a low budget all I can spend is $90 shipped.

Let me know what you guys think or recommend.

"EDIT" I don't plan to do ANY Overclocking
 
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That's a fine PSU.

Do you need 500gb of space though? If not, I would actually start with a nice 120 gig SSD if you can then maybe add a second later (instead of paying for a 500gb and then paying for an SSD later.) How much is the HD costing you? You were able to go to $90 for the PSU and this PSU would cost you much less than that so maybe you can even start with a 240gig? Intel's 240 gig was on sale for $150 just yesterday...
 
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TemjinGold said:
That's a fine PSU. Maybe you can even start with a 240gig? Intel's 240 gig was on sale for $150 just yesterday...
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Yea I would love to do that but all my budget can handle is $90 for the HDD and at that price all I could find is 120GB SSD. How much room will windows 7 home premium take up? Then I need room for Battlefield 3 16GB and Max Payne 3 17GB. Yea I'm not sure about it. But if you find one for me at a good price I will consider.
 
120 gb is plenty for that. Others can weigh in but I vaguely remember Win 7 install takes like 18gbs? Your original plan was 500gb now and 120gb later. I'm just saying 120 now + 120 later might be better.
 
Solid PSU choice, looks like it's on sale now for $90 -15% off -$20 rebate. Should come out to around ~$60.
 
I would post a thread in the General Hardware section and get advice on your build as a whole. You could probably make some changes that would improve your overall system without costing much extra money, or keep performance basically the same while saving you some cash.
 
DSF said:
I would post a thread in the General Hardware section and get advice on your build as a whole. You could probably make some changes that would improve your overall system without costing much extra money, or keep performance basically the same while saving you some cash.
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Makes sense but I'm pretty set on my build. Some say that i5 2500k is better but I'm sticking with what I have now. If you like you can go to NewEgg public wish list and look at my build. Is under the same name EpicSurvivor. But I might open the thread. TY for the suggestion

**UPDATE** Here is the Link to the Wishlist: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=20060572
 
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lehtv said:
Fifty six dollars and fifty cents after rebate and promotion.
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Oh ha! Yea is amazing! I'm waiting on my check to get here from my Job to buy all the parts at one time but I think I'm going to buy this one now just so I can catch the offers and rebate. Sorry I didn't understand I'm pretty new in Forums.
 
Not to go off topic or anything, but I think you could manage going with a GTX 670 and over clock it to free up close to $100 from your budget. This way you could go for the SSD now.
 
Oh wait. I thought you bought the PSU already, didn't read the OP in full. To be honest, your build's modern components don't use much in the way of power. TX650 V2 would handle GTX 680 SLI with overclocking.

If you have no plans to SLI, consider:

Rosewill Capstone 450-M $64 AP
- Pros: 80+ Gold efficiency, modular cables
- Cons: less powerful but easily powerful enough for your setup, even with moderate OC

I also agree with Buckeye269 that GTX 680 is not worth it, GTX 670 performs within 5-10% for $100 less. I'm also doubting whether i7-3770 is a good purchase when i5-3470 can be had for $185 AP and it'll perform the same in the vast majority of games. I would also recommend a different case; Blackhawk is sort of aimed at overclockers and people with power hungry hardware (five case fans 😵). Take a look at Fractal Design Define R4, it'll keep much more quiet. And although you didn't mention it, you should get a H77 board instead of Z77, the only real difference is CPU overclocking.
 
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Lol... in short, you should scrap the whole idea and start over, OP... 😀

But seriously, the guys are right. I didn't even notice the 680 because you didn't ask about it but it is seriously NOT worth the money compared to a 670 (even if you don't OC.) You can free up some serious cash if you make these changes and you could actually get a nice 240gb SSD and still have some money in your pocket.
 
:thumbsup:I just bought the GTX 680:thumbsup:. Why would I spend $400 on the GTX 670 when I can get the GTX 680 for the same price? Yeap found a deal on ebay for a brand new, in box, GTX 680.
😎Total was $410 Shipped for the GTX 680😎. And no I'm sorry but I'm not interested on getting the i5, and I don't say No with arrogance neither. I have had people suggest that to me as well but IMO i7 3770 is a better investment in the long run, even if its not (K) Overclockable. So lets leave the CPU as is, not being stubborn just my preference.

If money permits I would much rather have an SSD but I'm happy with just a basic 500HDD @7200 RPM for now.
To be honest guys I'm not looking to build something with all the bells and whistles like you guys are imagining. I just want a very basic but OP PC. Picture buying an old rusted 75 Mustang, leaving the paint and chassis as is and just putting a V8 engine and a new seat. Well that's basically what I want in a Computer.

For the case however, I'm willing to take suggestions, even though I really, really liked the Blackhawk.

Case Budget: $90 or under shipped.




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What sort of a 680 - brand, model?

I'm not sure how you mean the 3770 is a better long term investment. Over $100 more just for hyperthreading. For gamers, that $100 would be better invested in an upgrade 2-3 years from now, or into an SSD. "Just preferring" something with only vague reasoning, and disregarding other options - that's pretty much the definition of being stubborn, sorry :-<.

What do you want from a case, just good looks?
 
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OK that's an EVGA reference card. I hope you're OK with the sound levels, not that it's particularly loud for a reference card; it's just that reference coolers tend to be pretty audible at load and usually on idle as well, while nonreference coolers are often inaudible on idle and sometimes even at load. If the sound level is a problem you could buy an Arctic Cooling Accelero for it - EVGA honors the warranty even if you use aftermarket cooling.
 
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OK that's an EVGA reference card. I hope you're OK with the sound levels, not that it's particularly loud for a reference card; it's just that reference coolers tend to be pretty audible at load and usually on idle as well, while nonreference coolers are often inaudible on idle and sometimes even at load. If the sound level is a problem you could buy an Arctic Cooling Accelero for it - EVGA honors the warranty even if you use aftermarket cooling.
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I still want to get back to your previews post but I don't exactly understand by "Reference" Card? For example: Is it like taking the NVIDIA GTX 680 and then other brands manufacture them under their company name, in this case EVGA? I mean you made it sound like is a bad thing, at least to me it sounded that way, but the same exact card is going for $508 on NewEgg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130768
 
Reference card means it is built exactly according to nVidia's default specs. Nonreference cards are build with better cooling components and may be clocked higher or something similar. Nonreference usually carries a price premium. If you got that card for $400, that's a good deal and the 670 argument no longer applies.

As for the 3770, your preference for it is likely due to what the marketers have you thinking rather than any actual benefit it will provide you over the i5. I guarantee for gaming in real world, you will not see any difference between the two but your tight budget WILL appreciate what an extra $100 can buy you.

Bottom line--difference between the 500gb HD and a good SSD is night and day. Difference between i5 and 3770 is barely noticed unless you benchmark. It's your money though, so buy what you want to buy.
 
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