davidnavratil wrote:David here again - I've been to PCpartpicker for the last day trying to put together a system and wanted some thoughts of my progress.
CPU = [urlhttp://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad5350jahmbox][/url]
MB = http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-am1bitx
Case = http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vp300a6w2n
PS = http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430m
Memory = http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmv8gx3m2a1600c11%20%202%20X%204GB
Storage = http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001
OD = http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-wh16ns40
Thermal Past = http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-silver-thermal-paste-aa14g
I still need to get a video card
So far the total wattage is 84 Watt, Price is $418.00
I know this post is probably messed up since I don't know how to put url links in here. Tks for any input in advance!! David
if you get a retail CPU (non-OEM) then it will come with thermal tape/paste already applied and you wouldn't need the arctic silver (unless you really want it, some people do).
personally, i always get a significantly higher-wattage PSU than required. a PSU that's rated for more than 120% of your max needs will be much more efficient in its energy usage. as the PSU reaches its maximum ratings, its power efficiencies reduce. even if you only have a max usage of 400-450w, i'd still be closer to 650w...that way you can easily drop in an additional few storage drives and sli/crossfire another GPU in there without getting too close to the max wattage ratings. i really only need probably 500-600w in my current system, but i have 850...i was able to drop in 2 additional GPUs and play with it because of the extra headroom.
just a thought.
-Roach