Looking to build a new computer.

[perplexd]

I do plan to stream a lot so I need something that can handle it

 

[perplexd]

Okay, I decided I'll just keep my case/power supply and basically swap out everything else.

http://www.corsair.com/vx550w.html <current power supply.

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=3037&product_name=HAF 932 Advanced <- current case.

Can my power supply handle the addition of these three parts?

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2373004&sku=I69-3570K
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=555358&CatId=3669
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297

processor, gpu, motherboard.

And I've got a couple of my own corsair ram. There shouldnt be any conflicting with those parts right? I made the mistake of buying a motherboard before that apparently can't handle quad cores or something, least that's what the guy at the store said

 

[perplexd]

is 550w enough to handle the above listed products ? Don't really plan on over clocking.

 

[TurboTaco]

http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/

 

[excalibur]

power supply is the last thing you want to cheap out on. Just think about it, it supplies power to everything. Getting a bad power supply can destroy an entire computer in a year and begin damaging components in a matter of weeks. electrical ripples being sent through your system is not a good thing. I have not read the entire thread but seems like your trying to save money on a vital component by looking at such a small power supply. In todays products when building a custom computer i would never buy a power supply under 750 watts and not rated atleast 80+ silver.

If your gonna spend hundreds of dollars on something you want it to last more than a year

 

[perplexd]

It's not cheaping out, its the one I have atm, hence asking if its enough.

 

[OG buckshot jr]

One quick suggestion, if I may:

- don't buy that processor. Stick with the i5-2500K. It has the same amount of processor cache, is quad core, and easily (I mean really easily) clocks to way beyond 3.4Ghz. The one you're looking at is just higher-priced because it's clocked from the factory when in fact it is the same exact processor. Save a bit of money

 

[$alvador]

Just ballparking but I know that i7 processor draws up to 200W under load (Ivy Bridge is hungry) and the GPU will draw up to 200W or more so that brings you already to 400W... probably won't run into problems but obviously people like excalibur and myself go for a bit of extra futureproofing so we can get through a few more upgrade cycles on mainboard components before needing to step up to a larger PSU again.

@excalibur: VRMs on the mobo and GPU help further smooth out power ripples, enough to protect the components at least. 80 Plus is just an efficiency rating that hasn't much to do with whether a PSU provides stable power or not, just how efficiently it converts power from a wall outlet into available power to the components. Most PSUs nowadays have an 80 Plus Bronze rating at least, 80 Plus Silver is only 3% more efficient.

A 750W PSU @ 100% load with an 80 Plus Bronze rating therefore draws 915W from the wall, while a 750W PSU with an 80 Plus Silver rating at the same load draws only 882W; a 33W difference. 15W is about how much a CFL bulb draws, so basically the difference is only as small as having two CFLs lit whenever you use the computer. The difference is of course a lot smaller when dealing with actual load voltages, which usually don't go above 400W in modern systems. You may already know this I just did the math for a bit of fun on a quiet Sunday night :nerd:

 

[Glocky]

Just ballparking but I know that i7 processor draws up to 200W under load (Ivy Bridge is hungry) and the GPU will draw up to 200W or more so that brings you already to 400W... probably won't run into problems but obviously people like excalibur and myself go for a bit of extra futureproofing so we can get through a few more upgrade cycles on mainboard components before needing to step up to a larger PSU again.

@excalibur: VRMs on the mobo and GPU help further smooth out power ripples, enough to protect the components at least. 80 Plus is just an efficiency rating that hasn't much to do with whether a PSU provides stable power or not, just how efficiently it converts power from a wall outlet into available power to the components. Most PSUs nowadays have an 80 Plus Bronze rating at least, 80 Plus Silver is only 3% more efficient.

A 750W PSU @ 100% load with an 80 Plus Bronze rating therefore draws 915W from the wall, while a 750W PSU with an 80 Plus Silver rating at the same load draws only 882W; a 33W difference. 15W is about how much a CFL bulb draws, so basically the difference is only as small as having two CFLs lit whenever you use the computer. The difference is of course a lot smaller when dealing with actual load voltages, which usually don't go above 400W in modern systems. You may already know this I just did the math for a bit of fun on a quiet Sunday night :nerd:

LOL Awesome.

In other news, NCIX did their custom Ivy build. http://pc.ncix.com/ncixpc_new/ncixpc.cfm?uuid=A01BFA05-5253-4411-9D654BC9040D4FB5-4152359
They went with 850w gold PSU for their OCd 3770K and a 680 GPU for a frame of reference (And if I was buying that PC, I'd change the H100 to NH-D14, the Corsair 16g 1600 CL10 to 2133 CL9, and the Sabertooth to a P8z77-v Pro -- but that's just me...for starters -- GPU and PSU... still thinking... sure as shit I am not spending $2600 when my current system is alive and well)

 

[perplexd]

One quick suggestion, if I may:

- don't buy that processor. Stick with the i5-2500K. It has the same amount of processor cache, is quad core, and easily (I mean really easily) clocks to way beyond 3.4Ghz. The one you're looking at is just higher-priced because it's clocked from the factory when in fact it is the same exact processor. Save a bit of money

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073162&CatId=6988

this one?

 

[47]

not the 2500, get the 2500k

or for $90 more, get the 2600k, because we all know, i5 is for girls !

 

[perplexd]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073161&CatId=6988 dis?

 

[47]

yes that, but this one might be a bit better.

http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_65&item_id=045425

 

[perplexd]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2373004&sku=I69-3570K isnt this the same thing?

 

[OG buckshot jr]

Yes, perplexd, the Intel i5-2500K

 

[47]

the question is 2500k , 3750k or 2600k

meditate on this i shall

 

[OG buckshot jr]

Me personally, I still see a use for quad-core + hyper threading (i7). It's so rare to find an app, let alone a game, that utilizes it