thinking bout a new build

**rush2049** · 09-09-16, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Kanati

Looks fine. I would go higher with the PSU but that's just me. I like to overkill that because without that nothing else works. But the calculator I used said you should be using ~400W. ME? I would go to 800W...

To follow up on that; PSU's are rated for different efficiencies. But the efficiencies are actually curves; usually between 50% and 80% load is where they are most efficient regardless of what efficiency rating they have.

**moving-target** · 09-09-16, 11:00 AM

The case seems nice there was one I liked better but it was 16 for shipping so I might look that over before buying and since I'm under budget I guess I can throw in a ssd for 200 or under. And I think since my Windows 8 is oem for builders I can use that on my new machine ??

**moving-target** · 09-10-16, 04:36 PM

readfing reviews on the case seems to have alota issues so not sure bout that now
CASE ROSEWILL NIGHTHAWK 117 ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case, Supports up to 420 mm long VGA Card, 5 Fans Pre-installed, Fan Speed Control-Newegg.com

seems the board i chose has had alota DOAs

ASUS Z170-P LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com

this board seems to have alot less cons i dont overclock so i dont thinkt thats an issues but if i read right you cant dual video card? dunno if id ever do that but seems like a good option to have?

MSI MSI Gaming B150 Gaming M3 LGA 1151 Intel B150 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com

**moving-target** · 09-11-16, 08:18 PM

if i dont get anymore imput on parts guess ill be ordering this in about a week

**moving-target** · 09-12-16, 03:20 PM

I feel as if a modular psu would be more convenient but double the price isn't

**Kanati** · 09-12-16, 03:29 PM

it doesn't help... and if you are like me when you add something and need to plug in another cable to the psu you have found that the "safe place" you put them... you can't remember where that place is.

**KromMonkey** · 09-12-16, 04:48 PM

I have the ASUS ROG Hero VIII which is a Z170 chipset and it has given me no issues. To that point, I would spend a little more on the motherboard though as it is the foundation of your system and the better your foundation the better your system. You can grab a ASUS Z170 Pro for about $150 or an EVGA Z170 FTW for $140.

For PSU, I run the Corsair RM series currently but have used the EVGA units in the past and they are good. You can pick up a semi-modular unit for $65.

Sounds like you may just need someone to give you a shopping list and then you go buy. This is almost as bad as having to go shopping with my wife.