New Sandy Build, PSU Question, Opinions wanted.

Johnlocke

Johnlocke

Johnlocke

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Hi this is my first post and my first time using the site and forum.

I will be ordering a new Pc on Friday, My budget is 800-900 , but obviously the cheaper the better.

This budget will not be including a main sata II hardrive as I already have a Samsung F1 1TB, or graphics card which I will be buying next month (either a 570 or 2x 560s,) and will be using my ati 4850 till then.

The thing I'm not sure about is the PSU, I already own A corsair TX750, but as the case I am getting has a window I want the cable management to look good.
Is it easy enough to make the cable management look clean with a standard PSU, Or would a modualr PSU be a good investment for the future.

Here is my current Spec

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Also any opinions on this spec would be much appreciated, I will be mostly using it for gaming and general use (bluray, music surfing ect.)

Thanks guys
 
Think you might need a higher wattage on the PSU if you want to go SLI graphics, 650W is really borderline. The GTX 560 at reference speed is 200W.

I would say the 750W would be better and allow headroom.

Hiding the extra cables can be a challenge but it's not worth buying a new PSU.
 
Tealc said:
Think you might need a higher wattage on the PSU if you want to go SLI graphics, 650W is really borderline. The GTX 560 at reference speed is 200W.

I would say the 750W would be better and allow headroom.

Hiding the extra cables can be a challenge but it's not worth buying a new PSU.
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The only Problem with that is if I do try and fail with The TX, then it will cost be an extra 8.50 to ship it separately.

I do see what you saying tho, hmmm..
 
I think the Noctua cooler is a bit overkill but it's your money. Nice choice of mobo though;)
 
RJC said:
Spec looks good, you could save some money by choosing the memory and cooler below:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-104-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-001-GD&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

PSU, I would be inclined to keep the 750w.
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Thanks for your suggestions, may consider the Ram, but i kinda have my heart set on the cooler for the great reviews its received giving good temps and how quiet it is.
 
maj said:
I think the Noctua cooler is a bit overkill but it's your money. Nice choice of mobo though;)
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Hmm, the main thing with the cooler is its meant to be really quiet, and yeah I heard the Motherboard is meant to be good and hopefully looks good in a black case which should be a plus.
Thanks mate
 
stulid said:
Its the BEST air cooler.
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Indeed it is.

Ive decied to try my corsair TX750w first and hope i can getting it looking satisfactory.

Just want to say thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions.
Ill proberly post some pics up next week sometime when its all built.
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