Is my Gaming build good enough?

safo · 2012-10-16T20:00:47+00:00

Hi LebGeeks, first post here, long time lurker :) Past week I've been working on getting a gaming PC, through the forums I found a site called pcandparts, w...

safo

It's not that, they said the 800W is for $150, the 1200W they wanted $290...

Still, 1200W is too much power usage here in Lebanon, you should know :P (I only have 22 Ampere here, thats 1200/220 = ~6Amperes?)

I just want anything between 600W and 900W...the country is DRY! I checked everywhere...

AvoK95

Well yeah you got a point. But let's face it, even If you ran 2 GTX 680s it wouldn't use 1200W. But still no reason to buy it.

I think your only choice is to wait until they restock.

safo

I checked Compuland (Sin El Feil), Macrotronics(Ghazir), Viatek(Ashrafieh), MEIT, pcandparts + several other distributors.

Anyone know a place where I can find a power supply? or a chance of at least, this is my first time building a pc and I don't know where to look other than the places I mentioned.

AVOlio

Try calling GCC. Its in Dekwaneh.
Probably you wont find, but no harm in trying.
heres the phone number:
01/515 000 .
They close at 6PM

safo

nope, also no PSU from GCC..

well judging from my build, and according to nvidia, I need a minimum of 550W to operate my GPU.
Do you think with my setup I'll be fine with 550W?

come on surely there are others D:

MrClass

I think you can ask 2 more places:

1- Microcity next to LAU hamra

2- 3owayni computers at Salim Salam area (opposite to Audi Bank) (they have high end computer parts like PC&Parts but a bit more expensive)

AvoK95

Don't get the minimum requirements.
You don't need a 550W PSU to power your GPU. That is given considering you got an average PC.

You need at least 650W. You always need more headroom.

Microcity has the Gigabyte Superb 720 for for 85$ + VAT. You should call them.

safo

Thanks guys! You've been a major help here :) (especially you Avo!)
I'll call them as soon as possible.

btw guys, I noticed the HyperX Blue 4GB RAM voltage is rated at 1.6v, as far as I know, an LGA1155 mobo doesn't handle 1.5v+ well, what RAM should I get? is it fine to stick with the HyperX for an LGA1155 set?

EDIT: Microcity out of stock too :(

safo

Sorry for double posting:

Aowaini Computers has a 650W ThermalTake PSU for $135(bit pricey like you said). I think it should be enough yes?

AvoK95

safo wrotebtw guys, I noticed the HyperX Blue 4GB RAM voltage is rated at 1.6v, as far as I know, an LGA1155 mobo doesn't handle 1.5v+ well, what RAM should I get? is it fine to stick with the HyperX for an LGA1155 set?

So far 2 PCs have been built with this RAM stick and they both run fine.

safo wroteEDIT: Microcity out of stock too :(

They Have another PSU from Cooler Master (Wattage isn't specified) But you should call them about it.

safo wroteAowaini Computers has a 650W ThermalTake PSU for $135

Well 650W should be enough. But, it's not worth 135$. You could get an XFX PSU for that price, which is WAY better.
Also, you should get something above 650W, because when you overclock your CPU can take up alot more wattage. Up to 220W (Or more!).

So, I would keep looking for something better. And something that is at least 80Plus certified.

safo

the PSU is SLI Ready and 80 Certified.

I don't think I can find an XFX PSU in lebanon, have to order from outside.
Anyway, I think I should be fine. I don't plan on overclocking, but my GPU(EVGA GTX 680) is Factory superclocked if that matters...

AvoK95

Yes, but the Cooler Master PSU has much better quality. Thermaltake PSU's are good, but there are other products that are better, such as the Cooler Master PSU Microcity has for 86$ + VAT. I'm sure they have stock of it too.

safo

Other sources tell me to stray off Coolermaster PSUs, some say Thermaltake PSUs are bad...so hearing mixed opinions isn't going to help much.
got this one: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_Specification.aspx?id=C_00001819

I have the 650W in hand now. Hope it goes well.

and regarding the RAM,did the PCs run with LGA1155 or LGA2011?

AvoK95

One system was Avolio's PC with a 3570 and the other one was a 3770.

safo

Alright, I guess it should be fine then.

Finalized the build if you want to check it out:

Here

AvoK95

Great! go for it !

safo

Thanks Avo :) as much as I hate to admit it, parts here in Lebanon were quite limited. I understand I could have gotten better pieces imported from US or whatever, but I'd have to unload a higher budget for them. I'm just happy with this and I hope I can run games at max settings with this build (I can right?!)

AvoK95

The 680 is actually overkill for a gaming PC. The 670 is 200$ cheaper and almost the same performance.

safo

AvoK95 wroteThe 680 is actually overkill for a gaming PC. The 670 is 200$ cheaper and almost the same performance.

So I can run any 1920x1080 res game at max settings right?

AvoK95

safo wrote
AvoK95 wroteThe 680 is actually overkill for a gaming PC. The 670 is 200$ cheaper and almost the same performance.
So I can run any 1920x1080 res game at max settings right?

Of course you can!

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