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First Computer Build and Need Help With PSU and Case

by Aug 29, 2011 7:40PM PDT

Ok so basically I need to know how many watts I'll need in my PSU and if my computer case will be big enough for my components.

Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k

GPU: Radeon hd6950 (gonna mod bios to use it as a hd6970)

RAM: 8gb ddr3 1333mghz, it is actually 2x4gb sticks that i am buying seperately

Motherboard: a p67 motheroard
http://www.megabuy.com.au/intel-p67a-c43-p67-4xddr3-pcie-x16-gbl-raid-sata3-usb30-p257165.html

Hard Drive: 500gb forgot what brand it is

Case: Cooler master elite 430

PSU: enough for overclocking both my cpu and my gpu, i went to a PSU calculator and it said that i needed 443 watts but i want to hear from real people rather than relying on a calculator that might have got something wrong.

This is my first build and is on a budget of $700, I don't have much knowledge about this sort of stuff so if someone could educate me on how to work these things out it would be fantastic.

Oh yeah and if anyone who is still going through school and comes from australia that wants to build a computer then they can get up to $750 in a 50% rebate from the australian government.

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by Aug 30, 2011 12:26AM PDT

Sounds pretty good to me, go with at least a 600w PSU, A little bigger if you can. Just in case you want to throw in some more peripherals later. I like the Coolmaster cases, very good for the most part. Another case I like for better than basic is the Antec 900 series. If you want to go to a full tower then the 1200. Good luck!

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by Aug 30, 2011 12:39AM PDT

Psu this is an area where bigger does no harm.

Cpu...............100w
Gpu...............200w
Misc..............100w
Overhead......100w

That looks like 500w.
I'd be shopping for a 600w+ single rail unit.

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by jarodwr Aug 31, 2011 6:42PM PDT

I'm sorry I didn't choose yours as the one that answers my question it is just that you went in depth with one of them without doing another, thank you very much for your input, this has given me some insight into what I should be looking into with a PSU.
You were all really helpful.
thanks, bye.

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If you're thinking about overclocking....you really should
by Sep 4, 2011 10:05AM PDT

use something better than the stock Intel heatsink fan. For further info re heatsink fan options, go to Frostytech.com

Good Luck

VAPCMD

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dear advanced user
by Sep 6, 2011 8:07AM PDT

Yes,you seem to have a handle on things,and are a proficient user....especially if your brave enough to manually overclock.
Your an advanced user,you don't need us,WE need you. Blush

May i e-mail you on my next build?

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Hmmm...how do you get proficient or advanced user from
by VAPCMD Sep 6, 2011 10:50AM PDT

first-time builder who's asking about wattage for his PSU ?

VAPCMD

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