Good Pc Build?


  1. Posts : 202
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Good Pc Build?


    I was thinking and I came up with this. please take look at all of it
    Intel i5 2500K
    Motherboard
    PSU
    8gb RAM
    Grand total: $264.99
    I don't have a lot of money to spend on this. I think its a bargain on the price considering the CPU
    The i5 2500K is $70 off at microcenter and I have a store 40 minutes from me
    I also have a case and video card I will be using (Only temporarily) and a OS,and 2 HDDs. Will upgrade video card later.. (Please suggest a good gaming card)
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    ^ Don't buy a crap power supply, get a solid power supply no matter what. I read in another thread that you have recovered from 3 recent failures. You never want to provide bad power to your computer, it's a foundatiional building block.

    Brands that I like are Corsair, SeaSonic and Antec. Stick to one of those and you will have fewer problems.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 202
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    pparks1 said:
    ^ Don't buy a crap power supply, get a solid power supply no matter what. I read in another thread that you have recovered from 3 recent failures. You never want to provide bad power to your computer, it's a foundatiional building block.

    Brands that I like are Corsair, SeaSonic and Antec. Stick to one of those and you will have fewer problems.
    How is this?
    Micro Center - Antec EarthWatts Green Series 650 Watt ATX 12V Power Supply 27654
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 925
    Windows 10 Pro
       #4

    Keep searching for a better PSU. I know someone who built the ultimate PC, it costs a pretty penny but it flies, basically upgrade proof for close to, if not 4, maybe 5 years.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3,168
    Windows 10 64bit
       #5

    irbullet said:
    pparks1 said:
    ^ Don't buy a crap power supply, get a solid power supply no matter what. I read in another thread that you have recovered from 3 recent failures. You never want to provide bad power to your computer, it's a foundatiional building block.

    Brands that I like are Corsair, SeaSonic and Antec. Stick to one of those and you will have fewer problems.
    How is this?
    Micro Center - Antec EarthWatts Green Series 650 Watt ATX 12V Power Supply 27654
    Get this psu the one i have works wonders and i run a hd 6870 video card with it no problems at all and i bought it at amazon


    Amazon.com: Corsair Builder Series CX600 600 watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel and AMD Platforms ATX 700 CMPSU-600CXV2: Electronics
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    That Antec is fine, or this Corsair would do nicely;
    Micro Center - Corsair Builder Series 600 Watt ATX 12V Power Supply CMPSU-600CXV2
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #7
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 2,606
    Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
       #8

    irbullet said:
    I was thinking and I came up with this. please take look at all of it
    Intel i5 2500K
    Motherboard
    PSU
    8gb RAM
    Grand total: $264.99
    I don't have a lot of money to spend on this. I think its a bargain on the price considering the CPU
    The i5 2500K is $70 off at microcenter and I have a store 40 minutes from me
    I also have a case and video card I will be using (Only temporarily) and a OS,and 2 HDDs. Will upgrade video card later.. (Please suggest a good gaming card)
    I assume that you want to overclock, if you're going for a 2500k.

    I've heard some contradictions of this, but officially the H6x series doesn't support changing the multiplier on the k series CPUs. The multiplier is pretty much the only way to get a significant OC on a Sandy Bridge CPU. You need a P67 or Z68 board. The Z68 has the least limitations. It'll cost you $20 more, at least, than the H61 board that you list.

    You may also want an aftermarket CPU cooler, for overclocking.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #9

    While you are MicroCenter, pick up the CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ or it's newer revision. It's the best (and one of the cheapest) air coolers available.
      My Computer


 

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