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I was wondering if I can go buy Corsair (CX/VS. can't remember what's cheaper) 450W PSU if I got an R9-270, which will be overclocked to obtain its 270X counterpart power.

 

Here are my current part specs:

 

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Aside from that, I'll be connecting an NZXT Blue LED Strips, which is an additional 5-10W.

 

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Hmm.. If I retain its power, could I lower it to getting VS/CX450?

 

I was reading some pages on its technical specs, most of them has "Required PSU" which is 500.. Now I was thinking, will it run if I go 450?

 

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Hmm.. If I retain its power, could I lower it to getting VS/CX450?

Please stop looking for Corsair. They don't make good power supplies for the money. Especially not VS or CX. 

 

Look for Seasonic or Antec and get yourself something that is actually good quality.

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YOU can do a better build than that, give me a moment to improve

 

Also do you already have the motherboard or is the price tag just not visible?

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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I'm aiming for a <$525 build, with mobo already in hand. proc will be shipped by next month.

 

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.88 @ OutletPC) 



Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($41.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $495.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-28 11:25 EST-0500

 

I don't have the case in it since I think you already have one (YOu didn't have one in the build you linked either. Also this is with more RAM, a better GPU and the motherboard price included

 

Edit: If you can still return the motherboard for a full refund I would recommend you do and go this instead.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Also do you already have the motherboard or is the price tag just not visible?

Pretty sure if mobo is "purchased" then price comes up as $0

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I'm aiming for a <$525 build, with mobo already in hand. proc will be shipped by next month.

 
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($73.98 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($172.98 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.99 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.99 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.99 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.99 @ Directron) 
Total: $433.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-28 11:29 EST-0500

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I'm sticking to FM2 board+cpu since my laptop is already a 5-year old Intel 2330M and has 8GB, I'm already getting tired to use an Intel device.

 

I'll be using it as a partial mining rig (Altcoin for 2-3hrs a day), then mostly for gaming and a bit of video processing + use of Photoshop.

 

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CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($73.98 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($172.98 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.99 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.99 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.99 @ Directron) 
Case Fan: Gelid Solutions FN-SX12-10 37.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.99 @ Directron) 
Total: $433.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-28 11:29 EST-0500

 

Speaking of 49.99 on PSU, how do I send rebate from the Philippines. It usually takes 7-10 working days for it to be received in US. Do I buy the item first or do I send the letter then get discounted?

 

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Speaking of 49.99 on PSU, how do I send rebate from the Philippines. It usually takes 7-10 working days for it to be received in US. Do I buy the item first or do I send the letter then get discounted?

Yes, you get the item and then fill in the rebate. I don't know if you can do MIR in the Philippines. Let me look into that.

 

edit: No you can't. US and Canada only. In that case, something like this would be nice. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

Are you able to order from Amazon? They have a great deal going for this PSU right now. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HE260I/?tag=pcpapi-20

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Yes, you get the item and then fill in the rebate. I don't know if you can do MIR in the Philippines. Let me look into that.

 

edit: No you can't. US and Canada only. In that case, something like this would be nice. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

Are you able to order from Amazon? They have a great deal going for this PSU right now. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HE260I/?tag=pcpapi-20

my primary store is directron, then amazon as secondary. I'll be using a US-PHL courier which will change the ship from US-PHL directly to US-UScourier-PHL.

 

The courier got a minimum transaction fee of $20 for 1kg item

 

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my primary store is directron, then amazon as secondary. I'll be using a US-PHL courier which will change the ship from US-PHL directly to US-UScourier-PHL.

If Directron is noticeably better for you then Amazon then this is also a good choice http://www.directron.com/neoeco520c.html

 

The 620W from Amazon is the same inside but its 100W more and is modular.

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If Directron is noticeably better for you then Amazon then this is also a good choice http://www.directron.com/neoeco520c.html

 

The 620W from Amazon is the same inside but its 100W more and is modular.

Hmm.. I liked it but TBH my budget for PSU is roughly $40-45. I'll be maximizing the extra cash I get for the GPU. Any other good suggestions, I guess with 80+ bronze?

 

I'll be getting CPU and probably a small component on Directron. Aside that, I'll be buying locally to reduce shipping charge fees and transit time

 

Prices here in PHL market is too damn high as opposed to NewEgg prices.. (Sapphire R9 280X here costs roughly $345)

 

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I'll be getting CPU and probably a small component on Directron. Aside that, I'll be buying locally to reduce shipping charge fees and transit time

If you can find any Seasonic or Antec (except Antec SP) PSU locally then you'll be good. 

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To sum up, do I need 450 or 500 for a 270/280 GPU if I don't want to overclock it?

 

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Evga 500B or 600B is my recommendation as I have used 2 of each so far and they pull what they advertise pretty well wattage wise and I have run nearly identical systems to yours off of them with hefty GPU overclock (1100/1500) on an R9 270

I am addicted to building gaming PCs but I don't have a great reason to stop...yet...

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