help in picking a power supply also need help with cpu

syfer1987

syfer1987

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Hi ok i read that Ivybridge gets really hot. they say its hotter than the second generation cpu so i have to ask which one would benefit me for log run. My room gets very very hot already thanks to the sun and my plasma hd ready tv.
So i have to ask which cpu is best and would you recommend the Ivybridge or not?

ok so far i have thought of these parts
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual/Quad Channel Kit (CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9) [CMZ16GX3M4A1600C]

Asus GeForce GTX 550Ti 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card [90-C1CR70-L0UAY0YZ]

Asus P8Z68 DELUXE GEN3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard [90-MIBGE5-G0EAY00Z] (may change this later )

now need to know what power supply should i buy i do plan on overclocking this cpu and me be the gpu but cpu i will overclock for sure.
So i need your help in picking cpu advice and power supply
 
My advice is that when you do choose a PSU, don't ever go for a cheap one. I can't say this enough that you should always buy a decent PSU, and you may want to look at a higher wattage one, if you ever plan to upgrade in the future, like adding another GPU etc.

IB seems to be a no brainer and the I5-K core seems to be best buy for the money.
 
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Well that is a good idea but when the time come to upgrading again i would just buy a new one any way.


mysticsniper said:
My advice is that when you do choose a PSU, don't ever go for a cheap one. I can't say this enough that you should always buy a decent PSU, and you may want to look at a higher wattage one, if you ever plan to upgrade in the future, like adding another GPU etc. :)
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Ivy bridge do have 'heat issues' although its not a massive problem if you run at stock clocks or if you overclock it slightly. However, if you overclock it a lot you would need a good cooler.

As for the PSU I would recommend a Corsair or OCZ 600W-700W PSU. It allows room for upgrade and a 600W is not to pricy.
 
Hi ok so what cooler would you recommend as some times i leave my computer on over night so what would you recommend ?
Also for the cpu overclocking i am going to use Asus auto overclocking tool its the best and will restart many times to find the best stable clock speeds.
 
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syfer1987 said:
Hi ok so what cooler would you recommend as some times i leave my computer on over night so what would you recommend ?
Also for the cpu overclocking i am going to use Asus auto overclocking tool its the best and will restart many times to find the best stable clock speeds.
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Take your time and do it properly (i.e. manually).
 
Hi What about this
OcUK H²Flo Extreme Liquid Dual Fan CPU Cooler (Socket LGA1366/1155/1156/775/AM2/AM3) [ECO II-120FB]
I think the Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 650W V2 High Performance '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CMPSU-650TXV2UK) [CMPSU-650TXV2UK]
would be good
How good is the OcUK H²Flo Extreme Liquid Dual Fan CPU Cooler (Socket LGA1366/1155/1156/775/AM2/AM3) [ECO II-120FB]
and is the power Power Supply ok?
 
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Hi I read that fan is load Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 650W V2 High Performance '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CMPSU-650TXV2UK) [CMPSU-650TXV2UK] at amazon review can any one confurm this as I need a quite pc.
 
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