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Hydraengineer
By Hydraengineer
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Hi all,

 

I need some advice on the parts that I picked.

 

Since Fallout 4 is around the corner, and my current PC can't handle it, I'm looking to upgrade it. I'm on a bit of a budget so I can live with reusing some of my equipment. For example, I want to reuse my case, mouse, keyboard, monitor, and power supply (if it has the proper connections and enough power.).

 

The power supply is a Corsair CX600 600 Watt 80+Bronze (Link)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FBVmsY

 

 

You guys think this will work ok?

 

 

Thanks,

Hydra

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Change the psu immediately

"God created war so that Americans would learn geography"

 

 

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change the mobo you dont need an z97 board with  a locked chip

edit : Dont need

"God created war so that Americans would learn geography"

 

 

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This is better imo

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card ($229.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $631.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 21:20 EDT-0400

You don't need a Z97 motherboard.

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Change the PSU now, or risk this.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj8-wNmYJvM

My Rig:

CPU: Intel i7 5820K @4.3 GHz; Mobo: MSI X99A SLI Plus; Cooler: Cryorig H5 Ultimate; RAM: 16GB HyperX Fury Black; GPU: MSI R9 380 4GB; Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black w/ Window; SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB and 500GB; HDD: WD Blue 1TB; PSU: EVGA 750W P2

Peripherals:

Monitor: LG 29UM57; Headset: HyperX Cloud II; Keyboard: Gamdias Hermes Mechanical; Mouse: Zowie EC2-A

 

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Watch this too:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYHVUrXOwbI

My Rig:

CPU: Intel i7 5820K @4.3 GHz; Mobo: MSI X99A SLI Plus; Cooler: Cryorig H5 Ultimate; RAM: 16GB HyperX Fury Black; GPU: MSI R9 380 4GB; Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black w/ Window; SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB and 500GB; HDD: WD Blue 1TB; PSU: EVGA 750W P2

Peripherals:

Monitor: LG 29UM57; Headset: HyperX Cloud II; Keyboard: Gamdias Hermes Mechanical; Mouse: Zowie EC2-A

 

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Your all good buddy! ;3

 

Did you see the PSU?

Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2

 

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W

 

 

My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC

 

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Change the psu immediately

 

 

change the mobo you dont need an z97 board with  a locked chip

edit : Dont need

 

So my build is okay with the exception of the PSU and motherboard? What is your suggestion for those? How about Killervolt's suggestion?

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Yes, it really isn't that bad of a PSU..

I have a friend running the the CX750, and there isn't a lot wrong with that series.

Why should he replace it?

 

Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2

 

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W

 

 

My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC

 

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What PSU would you suggest? 

 

How about the rest of my part list, do you think it's good? Thatonerussian says to replace the mobo since the CPU is locked. How about Killervolt's suggestion, do you think it's good?

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What PSU would you suggest? 

 

How about the rest of my part list, do you think it's good? Thatonerussian says to replace the mobo since the CPU is locked. How about Killervolt's suggestion, do you think it's good?

 

EVGA or Corsair RMi

"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity."
- Albert Einstein

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Yes, it really isn't that bad of a PSU..

I have a friend running the the CX750, and there isn't a lot wrong with that series.

Why should he replace it?

 

CX power supplies aren't bad PSU's at all, its just that they're meant for low-end systems, mainly office work.

 

Anything gaming-wise, the PSU cannot handle, and will eventually overheat and catch fire and explode.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Knaj/saved/cLQ8Mp
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This is better imo

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card ($229.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $631.87

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-08 21:20 EDT-0400

You don't need a Z97 motherboard.

 

I'm partial to Nvidia cards. Are there any Nvidia cards with similar price and performance as the card you suggested?

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I think I am getting that exact same PSU for my $2000 Build. So it would be good. If I am not mistaken, it will also be compatible with cable-mods sleeved set, if you plan to buy a set.

"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity."
- Albert Einstein

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I think I am getting that exact same PSU for my $2000 Build. So it would be good. If I am not mistaken, it will also be compatible with cable-mods sleeved set, if you plan to buy a set.

 

Nah, I'm not going that crazy. I'm just updating parts for Fallout 4 and my current computer is dying. 

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Thanks for the help everyone!

 

Are you getting that PSU?

"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity."
- Albert Einstein

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Looks like I will. With the build Killervolt suggested, I need approx. 610W. 750W seems like a good buffer.

 

Or would a 650W work fine?. In that case, should this suffice? EVGA 120-G1-0650-XR 80 PLUS GOLD 650 W

 

If you want my honest opinion, the CX power supply is fine. Just look at the reviews. The 650W would work, the 750 would be more future proof of you want to add more things to your pc.

"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity."
- Albert Einstein

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