Personal computing discussed
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yogibbear wrote:So for $20 more I can get a GT430 instead of the 6450... seems a bit silly when it's about 80% faster at EVERYTHING.
Asus GF GT 430 PCI-E 2.0 1GB DDR3 128-bit, Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, D-Sub, Low Profile - ENGT430/DI/1GD3(LP) - $75
DPete27 wrote:What the heck is Big Ant power supply company? I've never heard of them and $35 not on sale makes me worried. The website you're linking to has dismal PSU selection. A 380W PSU would be enough. 450W isn't too much overkill though, it might help the unit last a bit longer. I prefer Antec or Corsair PSU's but im a newegg.com shopper. On the other hand, Dell computers use no-name cruddy PSU's and last many years. Perhaps its just a comfort thing.
yogibbear wrote:Okay PSU junkies... I would like to find the cheapest available B+M modular 450-550W PSU from a decent brand name in my city...
Some ideas:
ANTEC TRUEPOWER NEW 550W MODULAR PSU - $109
http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?Inv ... goryID=518
OR
XFX CORE EDITION 450W 80PLUS PSU - $65
http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?Inv ... goryID=518
I'm not sure hte XFX one is really modular... or just has detachable cables...
and their 500W is an OEM re-badge I think....
yogibbear wrote:OK. So I want the Antec 550W true power. But I want to stay at $1000 and not creep up to $1100 like I'm about to. Where do I cut?
DPete27 wrote:Honestly, if you are looking at a i5-2500 and are going to be putting the OS on an SSD, then you can save a few bucks and go for a cheaper H61/H67 motherboard. Give AsRock a look. I would recommend having USB 3.0.
DPete27 wrote:DPete27 wrote:Honestly, if you are looking at a i5-2500 and are going to be putting the OS on an SSD, then you can save a few bucks and go for a cheaper H61/H67 motherboard. Give AsRock a look. I would recommend having USB 3.0.
Is there an echo in the building?
Also, Emrys, if the OP is looking for a ~5 year computer I would stick with a true quad core even if its more than is needed for right now.