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    Opinions on gaming build?

    Discussion in 'Desktop Hardware' started by IsaacJan, Jan 4, 2018.

  1. IsaacJan

    IsaacJan Notebook Enthusiast

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    First ever gaming desktop, slightly over budget but it's the best I think I could put together. What do you think, any changes or suggestions? Is 650w enough?

    https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4n3Pbj
     
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    Also remember that if a psu says 850, that's its peak power and not its normal operating power. Always leave head room when it comes to psu's.

    Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
     
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    I found an EVGA 850w on sale at newegg for the same price. I would ditch windows 10, and use windows 7 of course. Also you could spend just a bit more, and get a 960 evo instead of the 850.
     
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    FWIW I just used the PSU calculator for my Desktop setup and it said 730W. When I'm stress testing the machine at 5.1 I measure 455 W.

    I would go for an EVGA 850W PSU, I have had decent luck with mine.
     
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    Solid build. Not sure if this would be in your budget, but given that you have a 1080, I might try looking for a G-sync monitor. I'm using the monitor linked below:

    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0JC-0004-00551

    Also, as an aside, prices for parts (RAM and GPU's especially) is insane right now for average consumers like us T_T
     
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    Closely following. I have an almost similar problem. I'm not sure of the power supply to go for while upgrading. Perhaps trying the newegg PSU calculator is something I'll consider.
     
    Voltron88gusu, Feb 26, 2018
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