Gaming PC

[CreepX]

Hello , I've posted a few topics recently asking questions about differfent parts , and I finally created my final pc build :

PSU : Sirtec HPC-500-G12S Element Bronze

Hard-Disk :Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB SATA3 64MB

GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB GDDR5 384-bit or MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB GDDR5 384-bit [OC, TWIN FROZR IV] (Depends if it fits in the case or not as the Gigabyte version is bigger )

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4460, LGA1150

Case:DeepCool TESSERACT BF

RAM:Crucial DDR3 UDIMM 8GB 1600MHz CL11 Unbuffered

Motherboard :  Asrock B85M-DGS, Socket 1150, Chipset Intel B85, Micro ATX

So , what do you think about it , is it a solid gaming pc ?

[Laputacake]

Looks alright but the power supply looks a bit iffy

[DimasRMDO]

Where do you live? Budget? You should use PCPartPicker instead, so we can help modify your parts if needed. But I think it's solid already, not sure about the PSU though.

[IMPERIUS]

Change out the PSU for an EVGA 500b 500w psu

[MrKickkiller]

Don't know if there is cheaper for you, but try to search for 1600mhz ram at CL9.

Edit: Never mind. Took a look and your ram is indeed a bit cheaper. Stick with it.

Power supply : Wouldn't really trust it.

[CreepX]

I live in Romania and well , I can't seem to find that PSU you're talking about .

[CreepX]

What about a Seasonic S12II-520 520W Bronze?

[DimasRMDO]

Don't know if there is cheaper for you, but try to search for 1600mhz ram at CL9.

Power supply : Wouldn't really trust it.

^^ Oh right, didn't see that. If you can still get RAM with 1600MHz frequency but with CL9 it would be better.

[NeatSquidYT]

I live in Romania and well , I can't seem to find that PSU you're talking about .

Can you get a CX500 there? The PSU linked looks very iffy.

[CreepX]

Corsair Builder CX500 Bronze 500W this one ?

[DimasRMDO]

Corsair Builder CX500 Bronze 500W this one ?

 Yes.

[CreepX]

Yeah , I can get it , thanks a lot , and I changed the RAM as well :Crucial DDR3 8GB (1 x 8GB) 1600Mhz CL9 [ballistix Sport]

[REX.exe]

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/MH4bf7

There's a PCPartPicker link to the original list. I couldn't find that PSU (Probably cuz it's actually a time bomb) so I just put in a different one.

[johnt]

A slightly larger psu would be helpful just to reduce its overall loading. The 280 can be a beast. I'd say look into a 600w minimum. Not that you need 600w, but you do want to run your psu between 70-80% load. Less never hurts. Definitely go with a different brand. The ones listed by other members are all fine choices. If you stick with a 500w unit, try to go for gold instead of bronze. I'm a psu snob.

[Bouzoo]

GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB GDDR5 384-bit or MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB GDDR5 384-bit [OC, TWIN FROZR IV] (Depends if it fits in the case or not as the Gigabyte version is bigger )

 

Haven't tested MSI, but I've got a WF3 and it's awesome. Seriously, it is. But it's huge

[CreepX]

Well , I can either get this Corsair Builder CX600 Bronze 600W (But it's more expensive ) or this : Corsair Builder CX500 Bronze 500W (This one being cheaper ) , and I mean , is the 600W one a must ? As I wouldn't rly like my pc blowing up the day I receive it .

[Humbug]

is the 600W one a must ?

Don't think so unless you're an overclocker.

 

I am running an i7 3770K and a R9 290 vapor-x on a Seasonic 550 watt gold certified PSU. My neighbor also ran an AMD fx-8350 and a R9 280x toxic on the same seasonic PSU.

All parts which are noticeably more power hungry than what you have selected.

[johnt]

Well , I can either get this Corsair Builder CX600 Bronze 600W (But it's more expensive ) or this : Corsair Builder CX500 Bronze 500W (This one being cheaper ) , and I mean , is the 600W one a must ? As I wouldn't rly like my pc blowing up the day I receive it .

 

I don't really know what things are worth in Romania, but in USD the difference between the CX500 and CX600 is less than $10 based on the two links you provided and using Google to convert the prices. I don't know how much more you have to work for 38.82 RON. To me, the difference is worth it. A 600w unit would give you room for a new video card in the future that potentially uses more power to push 4k gaming. But how much more work does that amount to for you?

 

I'm just trying to broaden my horizons... How much would 38 RON buy you in terms of food? For me, $10 would be one meal for breakfast at a local restaurant.

[CreepX]

Well in Romania 38 RON is not that much but it's something . What about this PSU : Sirtec EP-600 BR-II, 600W, 2x PCI-E 6+2, 6x SATA, 3x Molex [80 Plus Bronze] ? It's 100 ron cheaper than the CX600 , and that's quite a lot , and I wonder if it's any good ?

[johnt]

Well in Romania 38 RON is not that much but it's something . What about this PSU : Sirtec EP-600 BR-II, 600W, 2x PCI-E 6+2, 6x SATA, 3x Molex [80 Plus Bronze] ? It's 100 ron cheaper than the CX600 , and that's quite a lot , and I wonder if it's any good ?

 

I've never heard of Sirtec. Are there any other websites where you can read reviews?

[CreepX]

http://www.highpower-tech.com/RO/product_page.php?class=20100527154213&id=20110523153820This is the only review I can find ...