PC Build: Kill Your Console

djtzar said:
Always been a PC gamer :) , donated my old rig to my brother-in-law now I want a new setup LOL
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Look at the build Soul Assassin recommend to me... I think is more than affordable, just need to buy some of the components on Carbonite (CPU + GPU). I wanted to buy a PS4, but I decided to build a PC for the same price. And that build rapes the PS4 by far!
 
Andrew_Smith said:
Nah, I don't want to OC... That is why I bought the non-K i5. Sokum wants to OC, I think.
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Not you, just wondering if he's gonna OC because if he's not he's wasting a lot of money he could spend elsewhere on the system.
 
ponder said:
Just one thing to keep in mind with that MB, it has no USB3 headers for USB3 connectors on the front of your case should you require some. I have the same MB.
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I hear what you are saying. I am chilled. I'll plug everything in at the back of the case anyway.
 
You can also use the money you save on the motherboard and buy a USB 3 hub and you are sorted.

How much did you pay for the desk?
 
Soul Assassin said:
You can also use the money you save on the motherboard and buy a USB 3 hub and you are sorted.

How much did you pay for the desk?
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Good idea! But, I think 2 inputs is enough for now... I don't have USB3 input devices either.
Cost me R550 + FREE DELIVERY! Bargain, and it is sturdy wood! Will upload pics if I install them in my room.
 
WHOA , saw this on Amazon , with a rebate comes to about R2400 shipped ok given I don't stay in US but it seems they ship GPU's to SA (NOT that I trust SAPO either) ..... guess local is better ....

Guess I will have to start saving .....
 
Nah, 550W will be fine. I doubt your entire system will be much more than 350W at full load.

GPU 250W TDP, CPU 84W TDP.

http://www.eteknix.com/powercolor-r9-280x-turboduo-3gb-graphics-card-review/16/ that's with a 130W TDP CPU and you never gonna stress things out like in that furmark load test in day to day use.

Newegg recommends a 500W PSU for that GPU.

EDIT: Wtf, where did your post go?
 
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ponder said:
Nah, 550W will be fine. I doubt your entire system will be much more than 350W at full load.
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Agreed - The R9 280x pulls about 250W at max (approximately 21 Amps, on the 12V rail). The Corsair VS550, has about 504W on the +12V rail with 42A
 
Thanks for the replies guys! Okay cool. What is your suggestions on a modular PSU?
Sorry ponder, I deleted the post... Because I made a mistake on the minimum requirement.
 
Andrew_Smith said:
Thanks for the replies guys! Okay cool. What is your suggestions on a modular PSU?
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The cost escalates a lot when you go modular (almost double in some instances) and it's harder to find modular in the smaller rated PSUs. You get some cheaper ones like thermaltake but I would be wary. Secondly do you want fully modular or semi modular?
 
EDIT: Only saw ponder's reply now...

Uhm, I don't think it is necessary... I was just thinking about cable management. I want a neat and tidy case.
 
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