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Philldoe wrote:That's a good suggestion. The Pro4 lists at $119 for me so it's a bit cheaper, and has a couple extra USB ports where the Extreme4 sacs them for 2 extra headers
Philldoe wrote:I had planned to keep my current PSU which I THINK is a 500 or 550w Coolermaster. I've had it for quite some time so I'll double check the unit when I get home. Anyway, I'm pondering buying this unit >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171039 I think my current PSU is plenty capable of powering the new build, but I would like to get your opinions on this.
kuzzia wrote:If you plan to overclock your CPU (I assume that because you've chosen a CPU with a "k" in the end) then it would be wise of you to purchase an aftermarked cooler for your CPU. Have you considered that or do you already use one?
Philldoe wrote:kuzzia wrote:If you plan to overclock your CPU (I assume that because you've chosen a CPU with a "k" in the end) then it would be wise of you to purchase an aftermarked cooler for your CPU. Have you considered that or do you already use one?
I will be getting by on a stock cooler for about a week. I do have an aftermarket cooler but It is getting retired. I'm digging through newegg looking for something that suits me.
Philldoe wrote:I think I'll pick up a 2nd 6870 in a couple of months. From what I gather I'll need to pick up a slightly higher wattage PSU, correct me if I'm wrong because I am only borderline sure of this. It has been a long time since I had a crossfire setup.
Philldoe wrote:From what I gather I'll need to pick up a slightly higher wattage PSU, correct me if I'm wrong
DPete27 wrote:Philldoe wrote:From what I gather I'll need to pick up a slightly higher wattage PSU, correct me if I'm wrong
Plugging your system into my favorite power supply calculator I'm getting 560W suggested PSU with 20% capacitor aging added on. Your 650W unit should work just fine.
chuckula wrote:Sorry to hear about the mobo & RAM dying on you. Usually if they are going to die prematurerly it's either that they are DOA or die within the first three months or so. Were you running it overclocked when it died?