The PSU wattage figure is an 'up to'. The PSU only draws what the system requires, which is controlled by what's in it.
Current Build ** CASE**Undecided CPU**Intel Pentium E5200 2.5GHz Dual-Core Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116072 MoBo**Foxconn M7VMX-K LGA 775 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186138 RAM**Kingston HyperX 2GB DDR2 DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104042 PSU**Corsair 400W CMPSU-400CX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008 HDD**Western Digital Caviar 7200RPM 320GB SATA 3.0GB/s http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136098 GPU**EVGA 8600GTS 512MG 128-BIT GDDR3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130286 OPTICAL DRIVE**LG DVD BURNER http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136144
What's with the random overpriced graphics cards creeping back in? The HD4670 is literally triple the performance of the 8600GTS.
The 4670 is PCI Express x16 2.0. The MoBo I chose doesn't support it. Unless GFX cards are dual-mode ???
You can put a PCIe 2.0 card in a 1.0 slot, it just functions at 1.0 speed, which won't impact a card like the 4670, only dual cards really suffer from not being in a PCIe 2.0 slot.
I didn't know that. Can you tell how long its been since Ive done computer building? xD? Ok, Ill update the build again. Do you have any other constructional criticism of my build? I would greatly appreciate more help
The only thing that concerns me is the motherboard. Use this instead of that Foxconn: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128356
Indeed, and also cheap Gigabyte boards are also proven for reliability. Foxconn are a bit of a grey area in that regard.
Ok. Good enough for me. I was hoping for an ASUS bored but Ive been reading everywhere that ASUS has taken the wrong turn for quality. (Must be because of their focus on the EEE?)
All cheap Asus boards have been crap for a couple of years now. I think it's basically to exploit the reputation they earned, in the same way Sony and Mercedes-Benz did.
Lol yea. Ive been helping my grandparents try to find a new TV and they were set on getting a Sony, and I keep showing them that the Sony's in their price range are utter garbage and found them a nice Samsung. BTW: For curiosity's sake (And to try and wittle cost down) Would these other Gigabyte boards that are cheaper be ok? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128338 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128357
I just need to pay attention before i post. i forgot to check the next page and i answered the question at the bottom of the first page. lol, i will try to keep up and answer questions that haven't already been answered.
Opinion time. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4339352&CatId=333 Id use the HD4670 from the earlier build. Is this worth the extra $$$?
No, it's not worth it. It uses a terrible motherboard, mediocre case, very poor quality power supply (which is a huge issue), low quality RAM and a low quality hard drive. Nothing about that board can really be relied upon apart from the processor.
