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Probably won't need the watercooling just for a pentium, could use the money on a better CPU instead

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Power supply is quite bad actually. I'd suggest getting a CS or better from Corsair or a SeaSonic unit with at least 500W like the SeaSonic M12II 520W

Edit: Also get the OS from reddit for like 10 bucks.

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meh its ok you should get rid of the water cooler then put the money into a better GPU or cpu

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PSU is fine. Pentiums are bad... and the Seideon performs about as well as the 212 EVO in some cases, except the seidon is double the price and has all of the problems that come with watercooling systems

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($148.32 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter  ($13.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $662.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I'm mainly concerned about if the power supply is of good quality and if the wattage will be enough. 

cheaper mobo, air cooling, then throw an i3 in there so you can run "Quad core games". :P 

Fine you want the PSU tier list? Have the PSU tier list: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1116640-psu-tier-list-40-rev-103/

 

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Ryzen 9 3900XT@4.5Ghz - Cryorig H7 Ultimate - 16GB Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz- MSI RTX 3080 Ti Ventus 3x OC - SanDisk Plus 480GB - Crucial MX500 500GB - Intel 660P 1TB SSD - (2x) WD Red 2TB - EVGA G3 650w - Corsair 760T

Evoo Gaming 15"
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Toys: Ender 3 Pro, Oculus Rift CV1, Oculus Quest 2, about half a dozen raspberry Pis (2b to 4), Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega, Arduino nano (x3), Arduino nano pro, Atomic Pi. 

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I agree with what @c_marriott said. I run a G3258 oc'd @ 4.9GHz using a be quiet Pure Rock. AND my temps under load are only like 60c max in the summer. Save some money and go for an air cooler in the $30 range like the Pure Rock, love this cooler. That PSU is good but i mey try and spring for a larger wattage one. Also, and this may be controversial on here, but go on ebay and look to get like a 280x at least. I got a 290x off of ebay for $150usd and ive had no problems with it.

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PSU is fine. Pentiums are bad... and the Seideon performs about as well as the 212 EVO in some cases, except the seidon is double the price and has all of the problems that come with watercooling systems

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($148.32 @ Amazon Canada) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter  ($13.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $673.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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You don't need an anniversary board for an i3... anything up from the H81-p33 is fine. 

Fine you want the PSU tier list? Have the PSU tier list: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1116640-psu-tier-list-40-rev-103/

 

Stille (Desktop)

Ryzen 9 3900XT@4.5Ghz - Cryorig H7 Ultimate - 16GB Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz- MSI RTX 3080 Ti Ventus 3x OC - SanDisk Plus 480GB - Crucial MX500 500GB - Intel 660P 1TB SSD - (2x) WD Red 2TB - EVGA G3 650w - Corsair 760T

Evoo Gaming 15"
i7-9750H - 16GB DDR4 - GTX 1660Ti - 480GB SSD M.2 - 1TB 2.5" BX500 SSD 

VM + NAS Server (ProxMox 6.3)

1x Xeon E5-2690 v2  - 92GB ECC DDR3 - Quadro 4000 - Dell H310 HBA (Flashed with IT firmware) -500GB Crucial MX500 (Proxmox Host) Kingston 128GB SSD (FreeNAS dev/ID passthrough) - 8x4TB Toshiba N300 HDD

Toys: Ender 3 Pro, Oculus Rift CV1, Oculus Quest 2, about half a dozen raspberry Pis (2b to 4), Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega, Arduino nano (x3), Arduino nano pro, Atomic Pi. 

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I agree with what @c_marriott said. I run a G3258 oc'd @ 4.9GHz using a be quiet Pure Rock. AND my temps under load are only like 60c max in the summer. Save some money and go for an air cooler in the $30 range like the Pure Rock, love this cooler. That PSU is good but i mey try and spring for a larger wattage one. Also, and this may be controversial on here, but go on ebay and look to get like a 280x at least. I got a 290x off of ebay for $150usd and ive had no problems with it.

I agree with going for ebay buys. But I think go one step further and try and find it on craigslist or a site that you can meet the seller locally. That way the seller can have it in a running setup and prove that it works. 

Fine you want the PSU tier list? Have the PSU tier list: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1116640-psu-tier-list-40-rev-103/

 

Stille (Desktop)

Ryzen 9 3900XT@4.5Ghz - Cryorig H7 Ultimate - 16GB Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz- MSI RTX 3080 Ti Ventus 3x OC - SanDisk Plus 480GB - Crucial MX500 500GB - Intel 660P 1TB SSD - (2x) WD Red 2TB - EVGA G3 650w - Corsair 760T

Evoo Gaming 15"
i7-9750H - 16GB DDR4 - GTX 1660Ti - 480GB SSD M.2 - 1TB 2.5" BX500 SSD 

VM + NAS Server (ProxMox 6.3)

1x Xeon E5-2690 v2  - 92GB ECC DDR3 - Quadro 4000 - Dell H310 HBA (Flashed with IT firmware) -500GB Crucial MX500 (Proxmox Host) Kingston 128GB SSD (FreeNAS dev/ID passthrough) - 8x4TB Toshiba N300 HDD

Toys: Ender 3 Pro, Oculus Rift CV1, Oculus Quest 2, about half a dozen raspberry Pis (2b to 4), Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega, Arduino nano (x3), Arduino nano pro, Atomic Pi. 

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I don't trust the Z97 Anniv. boards ever since I had Caps and VRMs go bad from a mild overclock on a G3258.... Really bad quality control on those boards. 

And really at this price point I don't think a 4690k is something you should try to squeeze in. 

Fine you want the PSU tier list? Have the PSU tier list: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1116640-psu-tier-list-40-rev-103/

 

Stille (Desktop)

Ryzen 9 3900XT@4.5Ghz - Cryorig H7 Ultimate - 16GB Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz- MSI RTX 3080 Ti Ventus 3x OC - SanDisk Plus 480GB - Crucial MX500 500GB - Intel 660P 1TB SSD - (2x) WD Red 2TB - EVGA G3 650w - Corsair 760T

Evoo Gaming 15"
i7-9750H - 16GB DDR4 - GTX 1660Ti - 480GB SSD M.2 - 1TB 2.5" BX500 SSD 

VM + NAS Server (ProxMox 6.3)

1x Xeon E5-2690 v2  - 92GB ECC DDR3 - Quadro 4000 - Dell H310 HBA (Flashed with IT firmware) -500GB Crucial MX500 (Proxmox Host) Kingston 128GB SSD (FreeNAS dev/ID passthrough) - 8x4TB Toshiba N300 HDD

Toys: Ender 3 Pro, Oculus Rift CV1, Oculus Quest 2, about half a dozen raspberry Pis (2b to 4), Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega, Arduino nano (x3), Arduino nano pro, Atomic Pi. 

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I agree with going for ebay buys. But I think go one step further and try and find it on craigslist or a site that you can meet the seller locally. That way the seller can have it in a running setup and prove that it works. 

 

Using CL is preferable but like i know near me no one sells anything but real old ones on it. Like GTX 500 and lower series lol. I saw a 7850 once for $200 lol. Ebay unless you find an epic deal on CL is your best bet for a GPU.

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http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/gFsjMp

 

I'm mainly concerned about if the power supply is of good quality and if the wattage will be enough. 

Here you go! Got you a better PSU, it will be worth it. I promise
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($148.32 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($60.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter  ($13.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $703.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
  • Cooler: Cryorig H7 (With a 120 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB)
  • Motherboard: MSI B150M Bazooka Plus
  • Memory: 16 (2x8) GB DDR4 Kingston HyperX Fury (Black)
  • Video Card: Sapphire NITRO R9 390 (Stock)
  • Storage:  1 TB Western Digital Blue
  • Power Supply: 520 W Seasonic M12II Evo (with custom extensions and cable combs)
  • Casing: NZXT S340 Elite (Matte Black)
  • Fans: 2x 120 mm & 3x 140 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB
  • Display: 22 " LG Flatron L227WTG-PF LCD (OCed to 76 Hz)
  • Keyboard: Logitech K120
  • Mouse: Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.50 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $702.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-25 13:08 EDT-0400
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4350 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($181.25 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $667.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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He lives in the great land of maple syrup, add %75 to each price tag and that's what Canadians pay for computer parts

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Name comes from anagramed sticker for "TUF Inside" (A sticker that came with my original ASUS motherboard)

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4350 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($181.25 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter  ($13.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $681.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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For an i3 at that price im sure he could find an i5 lol $150+ on an i3 is a waste they have i5s at that price point

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Here you go! Got you a better PSU, it will be worth it. I promise
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($148.32 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($60.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter  ($13.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $703.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-25 12:55 EDT-0400

 

 

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4350 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($181.25 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter  ($13.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $681.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-25 12:57 EDT-0400

 

STOP PUTTING A $80 MOBO IN THIS! 

Its pointless at this price point, B85 or H81 is what he should be looking at. An i3 doesn't need a mobo of that price. 

Fine you want the PSU tier list? Have the PSU tier list: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1116640-psu-tier-list-40-rev-103/

 

Stille (Desktop)

Ryzen 9 3900XT@4.5Ghz - Cryorig H7 Ultimate - 16GB Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz- MSI RTX 3080 Ti Ventus 3x OC - SanDisk Plus 480GB - Crucial MX500 500GB - Intel 660P 1TB SSD - (2x) WD Red 2TB - EVGA G3 650w - Corsair 760T

Evoo Gaming 15"
i7-9750H - 16GB DDR4 - GTX 1660Ti - 480GB SSD M.2 - 1TB 2.5" BX500 SSD 

VM + NAS Server (ProxMox 6.3)

1x Xeon E5-2690 v2  - 92GB ECC DDR3 - Quadro 4000 - Dell H310 HBA (Flashed with IT firmware) -500GB Crucial MX500 (Proxmox Host) Kingston 128GB SSD (FreeNAS dev/ID passthrough) - 8x4TB Toshiba N300 HDD

Toys: Ender 3 Pro, Oculus Rift CV1, Oculus Quest 2, about half a dozen raspberry Pis (2b to 4), Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega, Arduino nano (x3), Arduino nano pro, Atomic Pi. 

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