Tell me what you think

[42069x]

My budget is 680 max

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fcWkK8

Im not too sure about the power supply tho.

478 watts on a 500 watt power supply seems ok to me

[ThatGuyNamedKasper]

I would recommend getting a power supply with a higher wattage. If you get a 500w psu then it won't be efficient.  You could downgrade your graphics but its your choice really.

[ZetZet]

500w for 290x is extremely close. Not recommended. 600w is much better.

[SayberSky]

550W or preferably 600W. This will be a close call with a 500W PSU.

[Kyuubixchidori]

if you're cutting it that close, look at the power supply and check what lines your loading. the 12volt line has a amp limit, you may or may not be exceeding it. 

 

PSUs degrade over time, and PPC is very conservative with their power requirements. yes, it will probably work. now is it the best? maybe not. 

 

not saying your right or wrong, but just stuff to think about

[42069x]

if you're cutting it that close, look at the power supply and check what lines your loading. the 12volt line has a amp limit, you may or may not be exceeding it.

PSUs degrade over time, and PPC is very conservative with their power requirements. yes, it will probably work. now is it the best? maybe not.

not saying your right or wrong, but just stuff to think about

My question, does it make a difference? I mean the psu has enough wattage to support it but, if Idk if i can fit in a 550 in for under 700

[blueballs]

you can find a 600w for cheap

[42069x]

How about this Guys

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3qKwf7

[Kyuubixchidori]

My question, does it make a difference? I mean the psu has enough wattage to support it but, if Idk if i can fit in a 550 in for under 700

Your PSU will be under more load, and make more heat/noise then otherwise. id recommend against it, but you SHOULD be fine

[42069x]

Take out the SSD and get a better PSU. You can always add an SSD later, but your PSU should last you a very long time

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3qKwf7

[42069x]

Your PSU will be under more load, and make more heat/noise then otherwise. id recommend against it, but you SHOULD be fine

How about now

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3qKwf7

[rtpb5642]

So everyone is aware that the 4460 may not even work with the h81 board without a bios update? What if it ships with an old bios? The board is now useless to him. I always reccomend H97 for this reason.

 

With a 290x he needs a 600 watt PSU

[42069x]

Looks good, but I thought your max budget is 680?

$6 wont make a difference

[42069x]

So everyone is aware that the 4460 may not even work with the h81 board without a bios update? What if it ships with an old bios? The board is now useless to him. I always reccomend H97 for this reason.

 

With a 290x he needs a 600 watt PSU

Bois update?!

What is that suppose to mean

[rtpb5642]

Bois update?!

What is that suppose to mean

The H81 and B85 boards are not compatible without an update with the 4460. Unless the update has been done before u get it the board is useless to u.

[42069x]

The H81 and B85 boards are not compatible without an update with the 4460. Unless the update has been done before u get it the board is useless to u.

Edit my partlist please

[rtpb5642]

Bois update?!

What is that suppose to mean

H97 motherboards will for sure work so thats why id go with H97.

[rtpb5642]

Edit my partlist please

Any H97 motherboard will do.

[42069x]

You must have rebates turned on (mine are turned off). It says $745 for me

Hm, if it comes out to that, I might as well save up get a 4690 and 970