Need Help With Power Supply

[300AB]

So I'm not sure about the power supply I'd prefer it to be as low cost as possible and at the same time not burn my house down.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hvyZHx

[soaringchicken]

I'd go coolermaster V650 instead

[WoodenMarker]

A decent 550w would be plenty: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr

[300AB]

A decent 550w would be plenty: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr

Thanks, any other tips for cutting the price down without losing performance?

[WoodenMarker]

Thanks, any other tips for cutting the price down without losing performance?

What's the system being used for?

[300AB]

What's the system being used for?

Gaming 3d modeling and watching anime as well as being a computer.

[WoodenMarker]

Gaming 3d modeling and watching anime as well as being a computer.

What kind of 3d modeling?

[300AB]

What kind of 3d modeling?

Me and some friends are making a game, and I'm going to go to college for the art side of games.

http://prntscr.com/5v4fqb <- What I was working on.

[WoodenMarker]

Me and some friends are making a game, and I'm going to go to college for the art side of games.

http://prntscr.com/5v4fqb <- What I was working on.

Better: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YB6xNG

[stuka06]

Better: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YB6xNG

I googled if Blender (I'm assuming that is the 3D modelling tool used) benefits from hyper threading and quick/old results suggest that it does so very much. 

So I'd suggest staying with the i7 CPU. 

I do like your find with the R9 290 instead of the R9 280X for practically the same price!

 

Considering that this machine will be in heavy use, I do think that going for gold efficiency is warranted.

This EVGA PSU is well below the original option in price, while keeping the same efficiency rating and featuring full modularity.

[WoodenMarker]

I googled if Blender (I'm assuming that is the 3D modelling tool used) benefits from hyper threading and quick/old results suggest that it does so very much. 

So I'd suggest staying with the i7 CPU. 

I do like your find with the R9 290 instead of the R9 280X for practically the same price!

 

Considering that this machine will be in heavy use, I do think that going for gold efficiency is warranted.

This EVGA PSU is well below the original option in price, while keeping the same efficiency rating and featuring full modularity.

Yes, Blender can benefit from HT but not so much when the extra threads aren't needed. 

Getting a larger psu would lower efficiency and partially negate the point of getting a higher efficiency psu in the first place. It's also not worth paying $35 more for.

[300AB]

I googled if Blender (I'm assuming that is the 3D modelling tool used) benefits from hyper threading and quick/old results suggest that it does so very much. 

So I'd suggest staying with the i7 CPU. 

I do like your find with the R9 290 instead of the R9 280X for practically the same price!

 

Considering that this machine will be in heavy use, I do think that going for gold efficiency is warranted.

This EVGA PSU is well below the original option in price, while keeping the same efficiency rating and featuring full modularity.

Yes it's Blender, what's the difference in gold rating and bronzes?

[Guest]

Yes it's Blender, what's the difference in gold rating and bronzes?

That is just the efficiency of the power supply.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus#Efficiency_level_certifications

[stuka06]

Yes, Blender can benefit from HT but not so much when the extra threads aren't needed. 

Getting a larger psu would lower efficiency and partially negate the point of getting a higher efficiency psu in the first place. It's also not worth paying $35 more for.

 

I have yet to find a modeller who complains about having head room when it comes to performance, especially when the have to render somethign out.

Considering the markup is pretty much on par with the gain in performance, it makes sense.

 

About the PSU: Efficiency does not necessarily have to drop. Remember, it follows a bell curve and is actually most efficient when around the 50% mark (please don't quote me on the exact number)

So, higher capacity + higher rating should result in better efficiency.

[WoodenMarker]

I have yet to find a modeller who complains about having head room when it comes to performance, especially when the have to render somethign out.

Considering the markup is pretty much on par with the gain in performance, it makes sense.

 

About the PSU: Efficiency does not necessarily have to drop. Remember, it follows a bell curve and is actually most efficient when around the 50% mark (please don't quote me on the exact number)

So, higher capacity + higher rating should result in better efficiency.

A 4690k is already more than enough headroom. There isn't much rendering to be done for game modeling.

Due to how a system is actually used and not running at full load 24/7, a larger than needed psu will generally result in worse efficiency.