Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler - New build almost complete but need help

Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler | PC Support | New build almost complete but need help

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 02:00 ET by Kyle Hatch

Hey guys!

I decided to upgrade my computer and have everything except the power supply. I am unsure exactly what to look for when it comes to PSU's. Currently I have a 500w PSU that I love (it has all sorts of connectors!) but I don't think that is enough for what I have now:

i5-2500k (Want the option to OC)
GTX 560 1024MB
8GB (2x4) DDR3
2 HDD

I am on a tight budget as I already spent a little more than I wanted on the other components so I am not looking for the greatest and latest, just something that will do the job at a fair price. smile

Thanks guys!

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 02:03 ET by Bill Gardiner

something like this might help...

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 02:41 ET by Robbie Johnson

I would go with either this 550w or this 650w. You should be just fine with the 550w, but if you want a little wiggle room you can go up to a 650w. The PSU Bill recommended is also nice, but I prefer XFX due to their single 12v rail design which provides multiple advantages over multiple 12v rails.

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 15:16 ET by Kyle Hatch

Thanks for the suggestions! I think I'll go with the XFX 550. From what I've read, the 550w should still be plenty for my setup. I am running a 500w with an OC'd CPU and GTX 560 and don't have any problems so the 550w should be able to handle it since the only upgrade I am doing is 4 more GB RAM, MoBo, and CPU.

Thanks for the help!

Kyle Hatch (DVA4215)

Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 15:22 ET by Robbie Johnson

Is there any particular reason you decided on the 2500k over the 3570k?

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 15:31 ET by Thiago Braga

Kyle Hatch wrote:

Hey guys!

I decided to upgrade my computer and have everything except the power supply. I am unsure exactly what to look for when it comes to PSU's. Currently I have a 500w PSU that I love (it has all sorts of connectors!) but I don't think that is enough for what I have now:

i5-2500k (Want the option to OC)
GTX 560 1024MB
8GB (2x4) DDR3
2 HDD

I am on a tight budget as I already spent a little more than I wanted on the other components so I am not looking for the greatest and latest, just something that will do the job at a fair price.

Thanks guys!

Kyle,
Are you overclocking? You don`t need to buy another PCU. 500W its just enough for your new components. Suggestion about the Hard Drives. Get SSD drives. Expensive but its so worth it.

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 15:47 ET by Bill Gardiner

The 2500k rocks for fsx. OC it to 4.5 or 4.7 and you're good to go. I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with the minimum power requirements. Power is good, the more you have the better. 500W willl just cover it, maybe, but a good graphics card sucks the juice and the OC will suck that last little bit out for sure. Go big.

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 16:04 ET by Robbie Johnson

I don't disagree that the 2500k is a great CPU, but the 3570k offers slight performance enhancements with a lower TDP. With a halfway decent heatsink you can hit 4.5 easily and even higher if you push it. For the PSU, while I wouldn't stick with the 500 you had, the 550w will be fine even accounting for an OC.

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 16:25 ET by Bill Gardiner

Your call Kyle, but IMHO, again, get the power. The 3570k has a slight performance enhancement but at the expense of heat. It's a blowhard lol. But 4.5 on a 3570k is better than 4.7 on a 2500k. It's a question of whether you can reach it. You have it right, just get a good power supply.

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 18:22 ET by Kyle Hatch

Robbie Johnson wrote:

Is there any particular reason you decided on the 2500k over the 3570k?

I was able to get the 2500k for a pretty good deal and it still exceeds my needs. Decided to use the $$ I saved for a good pair of RAM.

I will upgrade my PSU. I know it's only 50 extra Watts but that may be what is needed for cushion room. Although I'm really having a hard time scraping an extra $60 for this build.

Kyle Hatch (DVA4215)

Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 18:25 ET by Thiago Braga

Kyle Hatch wrote:

Robbie Johnson wrote:

Is there any particular reason you decided on the 2500k over the 3570k?

I was able to get the 2500k for a pretty good deal and it still exceeds my needs. Decided to use the $$ I saved for a good pair of RAM.

I will upgrade my PSU. I know it's only 50 extra Watts but that may be what is needed for cushion room. Although I'm really having a hard time scraping an extra $60 for this build.

Kyle,
How much you paid so far?

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 18:36 ET by Kyle Hatch

For the CPU, MoBo, and RAM I am at $250. (=3-8 hours RW flight time, that's how I price things these days haha)

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 21:27 ET by Bill Gardiner

Nice. Good deal!!!

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Posted onPost created on March 12 2013 23:28 ET by Kyle Hatch

I just noticed the 550w PSU is not modular. My case is a full size case but with a micro board and the aftermarket CPU fan, I don't have much extra room so I'm wanting to go modular. I came across this and would like some input about it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151031 I can get it for $65.

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Posted onPost created on March 13 2013 04:36 ET by Robert Armstrong

It's a brand that I've never heard of so personally I'd stay away...

At the moment I'm running an i5 2400, 6GB RAM, 5 HDD's, Nvidia GTX460 (has the same power requirement as your 560) all off a Gigabyte 585W PSU and I recon I still have some wiggle room...

Posted onPost created on March 13 2013 05:09 ET by Robbie Johnson

Kyle Hatch wrote:

For the CPU, MoBo, and RAM I am at $250. (=3-8 hours RW flight time, that's how I price things these days haha)

3-8 hrs for $250?!?!? I'm paying $180 and hour!

Kyle Hatch wrote:

I just noticed the 550w PSU is not modular. My case is a full size case but with a micro board and the aftermarket CPU fan, I don't have much extra room so I'm wanting to go modular. I came across this and would like some input about it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151031 I can get it for $65.

Seasonic is a great brand, the one I recommended is actually a rebranded Seasonic PSU. That one should do fine for you.

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Posted onPost created on March 13 2013 12:41 ET by Kyle Hatch

Haha I got lucky. I know a few people who own some planes so I just have to pay fuel. Most of my flying is done in a 172M at $54/hr and split with a 2nd person. It really is an incredible deal! But the drive to the airport is almost an hour away. So if I want to go up quick, I'll just go down to my local airport which then it is $111 to rent a DA20 (yuck!)

The PSU I found is on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seasonic-M12-700-M12-SS-700W-ATX-EPS-Modular-80-Certified-Power-Supply-/321077062449 I was told to watch out for counterfeit items sold on ebay so I decided to not go that route. This is looking like the one I'm going to go for now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182132 It is more than I wanted to spend but it's about the cheapest and best I can find for non modular PSU's.

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