So for the past few years now, I've noticed my current computer has started to show it's age. So recently, I've manned up and decided to spend the money for a brand new, gaming PC.
This is where I've been slipping, because PC building is pretty new to me. I have little experience, (Usually gather from my brother) and have been looking at the builds I'm considering. On the other hand, I've also considered just purchasing a prebuilt and be done with it.
And my question is, when selecting a build online, (Specifically iBuyPower) are the choices for each components shipped in separate boxes, where I would have to put it all together, or are all the parts assembled by the manufacturer?
And with the list of parts I can choose, are they all compatible with each other? If I choose a video card that's on the list, and say a motherboard on the list, is there any possibility of those parts not working together? Is there any way I could know before I buy them?
Thanks in advance.
Is there anyway to determine the wattage from all the parts?
Yes.
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;28424971]Yes.[/QUOTE]
How would I go about doing this?
[QUOTE=Leo Leonardo;28425073]How would I go about doing this?[/QUOTE]
CPUs will have a power draw written in the description, add in a little, GPUs will just say "500W" or something in that direction.
But every part needs a different amount of power, so you should post what you're buying here. iBuyPower assembles the computer, as far as I'm concerned, so buy from Newegg, they have better prices, too.
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;28425272]CPUs will have a power draw written in the description, add in a little, GPUs will just say "500W" or something in that direction.
But every part needs a different amount of power, so you should post what you're buying here. iBuyPower assembles the computer, as far as I'm concerned, so buy from Newegg, they have better prices, too.[/QUOTE]
So if the GPU has a minimum power draw of 600 watts, and the processor has a power wattage of 125w, does this equal 725 watts? Would it be smarter to just go with an 800w power supply? And are there any other parts that I need to add to the total wattage?
Answer to your question: yes
Do I recommend buying a prebuilt: no
Alright, for processing, which would be a better one to go with, a quad-core with 3400 frequency, or a hex-core with 2800 frequency?
[QUOTE=Leo Leonardo;28430679]Alright, for processing, which would be a better one to go with, a quad-core with 3400 frequency, or a hex-core with 2800 frequency?[/QUOTE]
An overclocked 2600k is almost as fast as a 990x.
Overclocking isn't really my forte, so would you recommend the quad-core?
Not saying that it's bad to buy a pre-built custom gaming computer, but don't use iBuyPower, they've had terrible service to my brother and they're way overpriced.
If you can, try NCIX. I'm not sure if they ship to the U.S (or wherever you are), but they're good.
I'll take it into consideration.
[QUOTE=Leo Leonardo;28429548]So if the GPU has a minimum power draw of 600 watts, and the processor has a power wattage of 125w, does this equal 725 watts? Would it be smarter to just go with an 800w power supply? And are there any other parts that I need to add to the total wattage?[/QUOTE]
No, I may have been a little unclear. If you want a high end GPU and something like a i5 2600K (You will by all chances not need more, and you'll pay much for very little performance), I would get something like a ~600W quality PSU. If you plan on croosfire/SLI-ing this will be your best bet: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207009&cm_re=xfx_psu-_-17-207-009-_-Product[/url]
[QUOTE=Leo Leonardo;28429548]So if the GPU has a minimum power draw of 600 watts, and the processor has a power wattage of 125w, does this equal 725 watts? Would it be smarter to just go with an 800w power supply? And are there any other parts that I need to add to the total wattage?[/QUOTE]
No, that's the power amount they recommend, not how much it takes.
[QUOTE=Leo Leonardo;28431552]I'll take it into consideration.[/QUOTE]
NCIX has a US website, but it seems as if the only connection between the two is the name. The prebuilts that NCIX is known for aren't on it.
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