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     This is the last post about planning for my system. Its pure gaming around $1500, the system I posted a couple days ago was more expensive, but had a worse PSU and CPU. I just want to make sure everything is good, because I am going to buy the parts very soon. 

 

     Thanks.

 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($439.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Lian-Li PC-A51B ATX Mini Tower Case  ($156.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($18.00) 
Other: Logitech G710+  ($70.00)
Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Size  ($17.00)
Other: 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive  ($5.00)
Total: $1618.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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     This is the last post about planning for my system. Its pure gaming around $1500, the system I posted a couple days ago was more expensive, but had a worse PSU and CPU. I just want to make sure everything is good, because I am going to buy the parts very soon. 

 

     Thanks.

 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($439.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Lian-Li PC-A51B ATX Mini Tower Case  ($156.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($18.00) 
Other: Logitech G710+  ($70.00)
Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Size  ($17.00)
Other: 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive  ($5.00)
Total: $1618.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Do you do heavy editing/video rendering/3D modeling stuff? else get an i5 4690k instead

PSU, dont get a 850W one like that, your system need around 450W so get a 500-600W PSU instead, and if you want to do SLI then get a 750-800W PSU

And if you already have a topic on this, next time post on that topic instead of creating a new one

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Do you do heavy editing/video rendering/3D modeling stuff? else get an i5 4690k instead

PSU, dont get a 850W one like that, your system need around 450W so get a 500-600W PSU instead, and if you want to do SLI then get a 750-800W PSU

And if you already have a topic on this, next time post on that topic instead of creating a new one

If its the same price... why not? 

I do plan on using SLI.

And its different to the other topic. 

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If its the same price... why not? 

I do plan on using SLI.

And its different to the other topic. 

What's the same price @@? The i5 4690k is about 100$ cheaper than the i7 4790k

And if you do then nevermind

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What's the same price @@? The i5 4690k is about 100$ cheaper than the i7 4790k

And if you do then nevermind

This is the build I posted a couple days ago. 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($523.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Lian-Li PC-A51B ATX Mini Tower Case  ($156.99 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($70.00) 
Other: Corsair MM200 Standard Size  ($17.00)
Total: $1656.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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@MattP123, I would suggest two changes.

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory as it has better timings and is the same cost.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Are XFX Power Supplies made by Seasonic? And how is it better? 

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Are XFX Power Supplies made by Seasonic? And how is it better? 

 

Yes all XFX psu are made by Seasonic. The model I suggested is based on the Seasonic X-Series KM3 platform which I believe is the same platform used for the Corsair AX-760 & AX-860. The model is superior to the RM-850 in terms of build and component quality as well as power delivery.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Because the corsair RM is pretty shit (Excuse my French)  ;) I would suggest the EVGA Supernova G2. You get a huge 10 year warranty.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr

 

That is indeed an excellent psu. Unfortunately the Lian-Li case apparently has a 160 mm psu length limit. I am not familiar with the case so I don't know how "hard" that limit is.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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That is indeed an excellent psu. Unfortunately the Lian-Li case apparently has a 160 mm psu length limit. I am not familiar with the case so I don't know how "hard" that limit is.

 

 

I didn't know the max was 160mm. The XFX that brob specced is excellent if it fits  :) The EVGA was just a cheaper alternative.

I just watched this video and said that fully modular power supplies might be a problem. Should I get this? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss850am It is semi-modular.

http://youtu.be/c9zSw17Ck0M?t=9m20s

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I just watched this video and said that fully modular power supplies might be a problem. Should I get this? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss850am It is semi-modular.

http://youtu.be/c9zSw17Ck0M?t=9m20s

Are you planning on adding a 2nd gpu in the future ? The guy in the video seems to suggest a non modular psu from what i can make out. I don't know if you would avoid the problem with a semi modular as the connectors are still spread out on most semi modular psu's so they could still obstruct the sata ports. 

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I just watched this video and said that fully modular power supplies might be a problem. Should I get this? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss850am It is semi-modular.

http://youtu.be/c9zSw17Ck0M?t=9m20s

 

The psu in the video appears to be an 80+ 1000W Fractal Design which I believe is 165mm long. Looking at the Gigabyte motherboard layout it appears that the psu will only overlap the bottom most 2 SATA ports, possibly the bottom 4. This still leaves 2 ports free for devices even if the psu came overly close to the motherboard. A semi-modular is still modular. Most of them place the modular plugs away from the non-modular exit which puts the modular plugs in-line with any SATA ports that overlap. A 160mm psu should be okay.

 

Silverstone ST60F-PS is only 600W which should be more than sufficient for the build. The psu is only 140mm long and modular. Corsair HX650 is 150 mm long and semi-modular.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Are you planning on adding a 2nd gpu in the future ? The guy in the video seems to suggest a non modular psu from what i can make out. I don't know if you would avoid the problem with a semi modular as the connectors are still spread out on most semi modular psu's so they could still obstruct the sata ports. 

 

 

The psu in the video appears to be an 80+ 1000W Fractal Design which I believe is 165mm long. Looking at the Gigabyte motherboard layout it appears that the psu will only overlap the bottom most 2 SATA ports, possibly the bottom 4. This still leaves 2 ports free for devices even if the psu came overly close to the motherboard. A semi-modular is still modular. Most of them place the modular plugs away from the non-modular exit which puts the modular plugs in-line with any SATA ports that overlap. A 160mm psu should be okay.

 

Silverstone ST60F-PS is only 600W which should be more than sufficient for the build. The psu is only 140mm long and modular. Corsair HX650 is 150 mm long and semi-modular.

 Is the RM850 really that bad? 

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 Is the RM850 really that bad? 

 

According to the Corsair site the RM-850 is 180mm long. It will not fit in the case despite what pcpartpicker thinks. The RM series has mediocre component quality and power delivery. There are several competing models that use superior components, are better built, deliver cleaner power, and around the same price point.

 

If you plan to SLI then you will have to go with an 850W, 160mm long psu. I am not aware of any 850W psu shorter than 160mm. The alternative is to find a different case.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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According to the Corsair site the RM-850 is 180mm long. It will not fit in the case despite what pcpartpicker thinks. The RM series has mediocre component quality and power delivery. There are several competing models that use superior components, are better built, deliver cleaner power, and around the same price point.

 

If you plan to SLI then you will have to go with an 850W, 160mm long psu. I am not aware of any 850W psu shorter than 160mm. The alternative is to find a different case.

What about this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st85fgs

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According to http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=365 and http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/02/04/silverstone_strider_gold_s_st85fgs_850w_psu_review/9#.U9CGjGPtt5A, just an average psu. But it is only 150mm long which fits your needs.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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It will do just what I want it to. 

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According to the Corsair site the RM-850 is 180mm long. It will not fit in the case despite what pcpartpicker thinks. The RM series has mediocre component quality and power delivery. There are several competing models that use superior components, are better built, deliver cleaner power, and around the same price point.

 

If you plan to SLI then you will have to go with an 850W, 160mm long psu. I am not aware of any 850W psu shorter than 160mm. The alternative is to find a different case.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=369 The RM is just fine. It is one of the quietest PSUs on the market to my knowledge. The RM also has a 5 year warranty. 

CPU: i5 4570 - GPU: R9 270 - Motherboard: MSI Z87 G41 - Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro - PSU: EVGA 500W Bronze - RAM: Kingston FuryX 2x4 GB

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