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Just looking for some build advice, and a check over my specs :)

Your PSU is the most important component in your build. Spend a bit more here, and you will never regret it. I'd scrap the Raidmax and go with this one. Great quality, and won't break the bank.

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-ZU650W3
 
well I know this is cheaper, but it's more power, and it was more expensive... probably getting ready to phase it out. Sunbeam PSU-HUSH680-US 680W
 
aeirion said:
well I know this is cheaper, but it's more power, and it was more expensive... probably getting ready to phase it out. Sunbeam PSU-HUSH680-US 680W
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more wattage doesn't mean a better PSU, it's whether or not it actually delivers the power. I've seen 500W PSU's that deliver less than 200W.

My PCP&C PSU I won't change now for a good 2 or 3 PC rebuilds. It has more than enough wattage/amperage, and it's very good quality. By not skimping on my PSU (like I have in the past) I have in fact saved money in the long run.

My current board....well I hate it, if I'd spent £20 more I would have got a far better board and I wouldn't be having to change it again soon.

Don't skimp to save money in the short term, because chances are you'll have to spend more money in the future.
 
I'm probably gonna stick withe raidmax for now I think, it's gotten a lot of very good reviews from just about everyone who's purchased it.. and the specs seem decent. But I think I may have found a better Mobo, whatcha think? GIGABYTE GA-G31M
 
Ok found a better PSU: TOPOWER ZU-550W and I've ordered the parts :) I'll update when I receive them and tell you guys how it goes, thanks for all your valuable input, I really appreciate the help from all of you :)
 
Alrighty! Everything got here, took f'n forever, UPS needs to die... but anyway.. put it all together.. took me about 4 hours or so, booted up, installed the O.S. no problems whatsoever.. I <3 this computer. :) Now I just need to figure out how to go about overclocking this mofo. :)
I'll be posting in the OC forum for that info, so if anyone wants to make a comment just leave there please :) Just thought I should cap this thread off with my results.
 
My brother has that foxconn board. Perfectly good for a stock system. Won't OC very far. Maybe a few hundred MHZ.
 
I decided not to go with the foxconn board... I went with the gigabyte about 2 posts up. :)
 
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