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Ebola2513

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Hi all :) I've recently taken a lot to move to computer gaming (Always been a console person, but now I'd rather play computer games). I've taken it upon myself of building me own computer and I have pretty much gotten everything ready. However, I'm STILL not certain how much power i'll need in a PSU. If someone could help me to find a good one, it would be great :) The current parts follows:

Cooler Master HAF X Case
Intel® Core i5-3570K
Corsair Vengeance - 2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 CL9
ASUS P8Z77-V LK - ATX LGA1155
WD Caviar Blue 1 TB
MSI GTX 660 Ti 2GB
ASUS DRW 24B5ST DVD burner

Now, I've found out the GPU needs at least 450 Watt, but then I thought. What about the other things? So I found a Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W but is that too much or pretty decent for my build? I also have to ask (And I feel like an idiot now ;)) do all the cables and stuff come with the products? I have screwdrivers and that, but I have been afraid to ask.
Thanks alot, and merry christmas :D
 
Have you purchased anything yet? Because if not, I'd recommend you get a Radeon HD 7870 or 7950 over the GTX 660 Ti.
 
spirit said:
Have you purchased anything yet? Because if not, I'd recommend you get a Radeon HD 7870 or 7950 over the GTX 660 Ti.
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No, not yet. Or well, the Case, but that's it. Also, I have no idea of the ATI (Is it ATI or AMD? AMD bought them, right?) lineup, and I just prefer Nvidia. I have also heard quite a good things about the 660ti :)
 
The Radeons are usually cheaper and perform better than the NVIDIA cards now. They are AMD now. The 660 Ti does have a few drawbacks which the 7870 and 7950 don't have.
 
wolfeking said:
You can get better cases and a better board too. The LK is a low end board.
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Well, I've used a spreadsheet from Neogaf to choose the different parts. I also don't have "massive" amounts of money to spend, but IF I were to pick a new Motherboard, do you have any suggestions?
 
Ebola2513 said:
Well, I've used a spreadsheet from Neogaf to choose the different parts. I also don't have "massive" amounts of money to spend, but IF I were to pick a new Motherboard, do you have any suggestions?
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Yeah I'd get a GA-Z77X-D3H or GA-Z77X-UD3H from Gigabyte depending on your budget. Go for the UD5H if you can afford it. Dad's got the UD5H, great board.

On the ASUS side, I'd get the P8Z77-V PRO. I've got the P8Z68-V PRO GEN3, it's a fantastic board. :)
 
wolfeking said:
LX or above for Asus, UD5H or above for Gigabyte, GD80 for MSI, and Extreme 6 or above for ASrock.
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Hm, alright, it is actually the exact pricerange as the one i have chosen. What does the ASrock Z77 Extreme6 do better than the one I currently have?
 
It has slightly better power management, and gold caps. Otherwise, it is junk in comparison.

Personally I would go UD3H or UD5Hif I were you. They are better boards than the rest.
 
wolfeking said:
It has slightly better power management, and gold caps. Otherwise, it is junk in comparison.

Personally I would go UD3H or UD5Hif I were you. They are better boards than the rest.
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Alright, I have found a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H to reasonable money. I assume it's also compatible with all my stuff? Thanks for the awesome advice by the way :)
 
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