Hey guys, have been wanting to build a new gaming PC for ages as I have been using a crappy desktop that I got free from school. I am just about to buy the parts and make it.
Here is what will most likely be in it.
Please tell me if I'm making any mistakes.
Intel i5 - 6500 CPU
Nvidia GTX 970 4GB Graphics Card
16GB of RAM
1tb HDD
240gb SSD
Windows 10
Corsair 850w Fully modular power supply
MSI motherboard
These are not all the parts I'm buying but just the main ones
Please help and thanks![]()
Overall price is 2600 postage and handling AU dollars
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killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.
Seems good. That PSU is a bit overkill though, not sure why would you want so much power, unless you are planning on SLI, which is not very smart, in my opinion.
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In terms of PSUs, it can get confusing. I personally went with a Tier 1 PSU, in terms of quality.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
An EVGA SuperNova GS (made by Seasonic) is usually pretty cheap, and is one of the top-rated PSUs.
A semi-modular PSU is just as good as a fully-modular one, as the only difference is that the CPU/MB power connectors aren't modular, but you have to use these anyway. So in my opinion, a fully modular PSU doesn't really warrant the extra price/consideration.
In terms of how big of a PSU you need, your GPUs' vendor will have a recommended minimum listed. You can also use this page to get an idea of what you'll need (its not a definitive answer, but is a pretty good estimate).
http://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator
Most people tend to WAY over-buy their PSUs (aka they buy a much beefier PSU than they'll ever need).
Keep in mind some games are still iffy on Windows 10, you may want to buy Windows 8 then take advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 10 once some of the bugs are ironed out.
I'd highly recommend you don't cheap out on the motherboard or case. Once you've worked with a quality MB/case, you'll regret having ever cheaped out on those components in the past, trust me.Jarhead and Charles P. Jefferies like this. -
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As mentioned, if you aren't overclocking then get the non-K CPU and save that $30.
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killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.
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Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator
Agreed on nearly all points brought up by other posters in this thread.
A 750W PSU still sounds like (way) overkill. See what is the PSU requirement for the GTX 970 graphics card, and go with that. The ratings are usually for low quality PSU's, so a good quality PSU at the recommended wattage will be plenty.
A good quality case is a must. Don't skimp.
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I'm running GTX970 with XFX550 psu. No problems.
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Haven't had a single problem with any games on Windows 10 with my build. Probably played 20 different games or so, and all have run flawlessly.
I would personally get the K CPU to have the ability to overclock it in the future. Intel CPUs overclock likes champs with proper cooling solutions attached, and can significantly reduce your upgrade cycle.TomJGX likes this. -
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