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Grovers1
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I think if worked out my PC build buy I'm not sure on a PSU,

This is in AUD and I'd like to still have money for a nice case and maybe a ups.

My budget is $1,500. I'd also like it to be modular or semi.

Im buying from MSY and Mwave, since I can pickup from there and save postage.

any suggestions?

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/wYQV7h) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/wYQV7h/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/gx648d/intel-cpu-bx80662i56600k) | $332.00 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/PJYXsY/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212x20pmr1) | $49.00 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/Fn7CmG/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170hd3) | $178.00 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/PL2rxr/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2133c13) | $99.00 
**Storage** | [Samsung 650EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/DFgPxr/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz750120bw) | $51.00 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $68.00 
**Case** | [Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/xjZ2FT/phanteks-case-phec416pbk) |-
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [TP-Link TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/Chh9TW/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwn881nd) | $19.00 
**Other**| GTX 1060| $399.00 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$1212.00**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-07-24 23:17 AEST+1000 |

Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Processor / Cooler Master Hyper 212X LED Cooler / ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Z170 Motherboard / TeamGroup Nighthawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory / OCZ Trion 150 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive / 2x WDBlue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hard Drive (Raid 0) / EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card / Cougar Panzar Duel Window ATX Mid Tower Case / SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply / Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

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GTX 1060 for 400$???!!!! Whaaaaaat

Main Rig: CPU: A10-7850K(+stock cooler) / MB: some random FM2+ OEM / GPU: GTX 660 / RAM: 16 GB-1600 mhz / PSU: CORSAIR VS650 / HDD: 1 TB WD Blue (games) + 1 TB SEAGATE (series/other) / SSD: KINGSTONE V300 128GB (OS) / OS: Windows 10 Pro 64 Bits / CASE: Corsair 200R

Secondary Rig: CPU: A8-6800k (+stock cooler) / MB: MSI A78M-E45 / GPU: Using integrated from the APU / RAM: 4 GB 1600mhz / PSU: 500W (Came with the case) / HDD: 2 TB WD Blue (Movies) + External 4 TB CASE: B-Move Thyra

Peripherals: Keyboard: Corsair Strafe RGB / Mouse: Mars MM2 / Mousepad: Extended Tecknet (90x45x.3cm) Monitors: Asus VX248-HW (23") + Dell s2208wb (22") / Speakers: Logitech Z213

Extras: Phone: OnePlus One 64GB Sandstone Black /CM13 Nightlies

 

 

 

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For your needs you're going to want a fairly high quality PSU. Select from this list either a Tier 1 or T2 unit. This list covers Series of units, rather than specific models, so you're going to have to choose the wattage for your build (500W is plenty for your needs, but more isn't a bad thing). It was recently updated, and is reasonably accurate.

 

 

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2 minutes ago, WhiteManito said:

GTX 1060 for 400$???!!!! Whaaaaaat

IKR. That's actually a steal for Australian prices...

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Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

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I guess if the (Antec TPC-550 550W True Power Classic 80Plus Gold Power Supply Unit) will supply enough power and is good then I'll get it.

 

http://www.msy.com.au/nswonline/pc-components/12440-antec-tpc-550-550w-true-power-classic-80plus-gold-power-supply-unit.html

 

nvm

Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Processor / Cooler Master Hyper 212X LED Cooler / ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Z170 Motherboard / TeamGroup Nighthawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory / OCZ Trion 150 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive / 2x WDBlue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hard Drive (Raid 0) / EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card / Cougar Panzar Duel Window ATX Mid Tower Case / SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply / Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

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31 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

For your needs you're going to want a fairly high quality PSU. Select from this list either a Tier 1 or T2 unit. This list covers Series of units, rather than specific models, so you're going to have to choose the wattage for your build (500W is plenty for your needs, but more isn't a bad thing). It was recently updated, and is reasonably accurate.

 

 

I picked 2 PSUs from this list and what do you think is better?

$115 - Antec HCG-620M 620W High Current Gamer 'Modular' Gaming PSU

$119 - Thermaltake Toughpower 550W 80 GOLD PSU

Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Processor / Cooler Master Hyper 212X LED Cooler / ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Z170 Motherboard / TeamGroup Nighthawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory / OCZ Trion 150 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive / 2x WDBlue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hard Drive (Raid 0) / EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card / Cougar Panzar Duel Window ATX Mid Tower Case / SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply / Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

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I do not know enough about PSU's to tell you which is better. All I know is that the Thermaltake is a T2 PSU, and the HCG is a T3 PSU according to that list. The T2 should be better based on that alone. If you wish to know more specifics than that, you will have to go look up independent reviews of the product.

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3 hours ago, Grovers1 said:

I think if worked out my PC build buy I'm not sure on a PSU,

This is in AUD and I'd like to still have money for a nice case and maybe a ups.

My budget is $1,500. I'd also like it to be modular or semi.

Im buying from MSY and Mwave, since I can pickup from there and save postage.

any suggestions?

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/wYQV7h) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/wYQV7h/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/gx648d/intel-cpu-bx80662i56600k) | $332.00 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/PJYXsY/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212x20pmr1) | $49.00 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/Fn7CmG/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170hd3) | $178.00 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/PL2rxr/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2133c13) | $99.00 
**Storage** | [Samsung 650EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/DFgPxr/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz750120bw) | $51.00 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $68.00 
**Case** | [Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/xjZ2FT/phanteks-case-phec416pbk) |-
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [TP-Link TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter](http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/Chh9TW/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwn881nd) | $19.00 
**Other**| GTX 1060| $399.00 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$1212.00**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-07-24 23:17 AEST+1000 |

Brown never buy 1060 for 399

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3 hours ago, Grovers1 said:

I picked 2 PSUs from this list and what do you think is better?

$115 - Antec HCG-620M 620W High Current Gamer 'Modular' Gaming PSU

$119 - Thermaltake Toughpower 550W 80 GOLD PSU

The Antec is better. The Toughpower Grand is the good one, not the gold ?

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1 hour ago, Zyndo said:

I do not know enough about PSU's to tell you which is better. All I know is that the Thermaltake is a T2 PSU, and the HCG is a T3 PSU according to that list. The T2 should be better based on that alone. If you wish to know more specifics than that, you will have to go look up independent reviews of the product.

Did I mislabel it or something cuz I thought I made the Toughpower Grand tier two and the Gold like tier five.

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