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I have two pretty old 1TB HDDs I keep random stuff on in my PC and was thinking I could consolidate into a bigger, newer one. Any recommendations to keep an eye out for on Black Friday?
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Stickman posted:Thanks for putting in all the work for the new OP, ItBreathes! Consolidating down to general advice should help longevity, too. Looks good! Hmm I probably only need 2 TB, but I think 4 is a more common size? I have a whole NAS with about 12TB capacity already.
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Nov 12, 2019 17:57
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Anyone see a HDD deal for BF yet? I'm thinking 4TB probably.
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Nov 21, 2019 22:54
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Any deals yet on a maybe 4TB HDD? Haven't seen any.
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Nov 26, 2019 05:44
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Please help with my storage use case. In my desktop I have a 500GB SSD for Windows and my main games, an old 120GB SSD I have a few games on, and two OLD 1TB HDDs with some rarely played games and then random other stuff. I want to replace and consolidate those two HDDs. - I have a separate NAS with 16TB of space, so I don't need lots on my desktop. - I feel like a 2-4TB drive would be more than enough. - I don't want to spend $200 on a 2TB SSD - Would I want a 7200rpm drive since a couple games would be on it? Was hoping for sales, but only seeing those on SSDs. It looks like this would be the best option based on Price/GB https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j28H99/seagate-barracuda-3-tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm008 There's also this hybrid drive that I was reading about : https://www.newegg.com/seagate-firecuda-2tb-st2000lx001/p/N82E16822179110?Item=N82E16822179110&Tpk=N82E16822179110 Maybe I should just get a 1TB SSD since my 500GB SSD is going to fill up eventually... KingKapalone fucked around with this message at 21:47 on Nov 26, 2019 |
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Nov 26, 2019 21:43
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It sounds like one of the 80mm fans in my file server is making some new noise I don't like. I have two of these in there from 2016 https://www.newegg.com/silenx-efx-08-12-case-fan/p/N82E16835226033?Item=N82E16835226033 but I wonder if there's something better. I want quiet since it's always on (and now in the room I'm always in due to WFH). It's not a variable RPM fan which I guess would be nice when the server isn't doing anything. I don't know if the motherboard supports that though, but I'd have to see if I can remember which board is in here.
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Apr 14, 2020 17:32
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Rexxed posted:Noctua's going to be the way to go for that, but definitely check if you've got a 2, 3, or 4 pin fan. Either way the Noctua's support PWM if you have it. Thanks I'll look. ALso my friend wants a GPU for about $200. Any recommendations? He games at 1080p. Mainly WoW, CS, a bit of Overwatch, etc.
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Apr 14, 2020 19:15
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Rexxed posted:Noctua's going to be the way to go for that, but definitely check if you've got a 2, 3, or 4 pin fan. Either way the Noctua's support PWM if you have it. Currently the fans are 3 pin but they're plugged into 4 pin connectors. Here's what the mobo says: 5x 4-pin fan headers (up to 5 fans), 5 fans with tachometer status monitoring, Low noise fan speed control, Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) fan connectors, Status monitoring for on/off control, Status monitoring for speed control, Support 3-pin fans (w/o speed control) I should go with 4pin PWM like this then? https://smile.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-R8-redux-1800-PWM-Performance/dp/B00KF7MVI2/ And I isolated the one making the noise, but if I replace both the new ones should be quieter most of the time from the PWM?
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Apr 15, 2020 03:14
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Rexxed posted:PWM just lets it monitor the tach and speed it up and down as it wants to. That one will be fine, I think the A8 (brown kind) is probably quieter due to the rubberized corner pads and extra mounting accessories in the box like the rubbery screw replacements, but the R8 will still be super quiet and good. The A8s I'm seeing are only 3 pin and now PWM. https://smile.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A8-FLX-Premium-Quiet/dp/B00NEMG9K6/ Does that matter? My current 3 pin fans are plugged into 4 pin plugs on the mobo but they don't change speed at all. The 4 pin A8s specifically says PWM but aren't available: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00NEMG62M/ref=emc_b_5_t
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Apr 15, 2020 15:58
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I just put two 80mm PWM fans in my server since one of the ones in there before started making a bad noise and they weren't PWM. Now the fans are just constantly spinning up and then spinning down over and over again despite the thing being idle. I assumed the new ones would only spin up when it was under load, but it's so much more annoying now then the consistent hum from before. What settings should I be looking for in the BIOS? It's a SUPERMICRO MBD-X10SLL-F-O.
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Apr 19, 2020 23:43
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Klyith posted:your mobo manual says "The fan speeds are controlled by the firmware management via IPMI 2.0" so this stuff Oh god great. Thanks though.
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Apr 20, 2020 02:00
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One friend got this list from another friend for 1080p gaming and then asked me for a 2nd opinion. Please comment on my thoughts below. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($184.88 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($89.00 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ B&H) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB GAMING X Video Card ($299.99 @ B&H) Case: Silverstone SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case ($57.99 @ B&H) Power Supply: EVGA BQ 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($76.69 @ Newegg) Total: $808.54 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-21 17:08 EDT-0400 - Don't think he specifically requested ITX. Any reason to do that? - Mobo is unavailable but I know the VRMs are better on MSI B450s. But I also know nothing of ITX. - RAM would be fine at DDR4-3200 - Definitely don't need that Samsung drive. If ITX fits 2.5" I'd probably just get a 1TB of another brand. Any recs? - I don't follow mid range GPUs much, so not as sure about this particular 1660ti - Don't know about ITX cases - How is this PSU? I like Supernovas.
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May 21, 2020 22:13
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KingKapalone posted:One friend got this list from another friend for 1080p gaming and then asked me for a 2nd opinion. Please comment on my thoughts below. Any thoughts on this from a number of pages back?
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May 29, 2020 19:15
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I got an EVGA G3 550W last year for my Ryzen 3600 upgrade, but now it looks like I'm going to need a new one already for a 3080! Would 650 work if that's what's available or would 750 make it comfortable? Is it still just the G3 or the Seasonic Focus? How's this CM? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cooler...p?skuId=6333805
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Sep 3, 2020 17:28
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Chimp_On_Stilts posted:I am thinking about cooling for a new PC build. I have an 011 Dynamic and just use 3 intake fans on the side. I use an air cooler so that's blowing that air out the back and/or up I guess. GamersNexus tested a bunch of configs for the case and they said this one worked. Don't know if AIO changes things though.
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Sep 4, 2020 03:24
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Anyone see a 3080 ready PSU in stock at normal price? Preferably a focus, G3, or RM? SAE A 650 RM on Amazon available on 10/3 but sold out upon refresh.
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Sep 17, 2020 06:09
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Would you take a 650W Seasonic Focus GX-650 for $101.50 or a 750W Corsair RM for $103.93?
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Oct 6, 2020 04:14
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How do you tell your queue spot or whatever at EVGA?
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Oct 23, 2020 22:08
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How I can I help a friend make this not overkill? The 3900X is a placeholder for a 5900X and he would also get a 3080. No monitor decision yet but I assume 1440p. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($439.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($189.99 @ Best Buy) Motherboard: MSI MEG X570 UNIFY ATX AM4 Motherboard ($299.99 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-4000 CL16 Memory Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($289.74 @ B&H) Case: Phanteks Eclipse P600S ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Corsair 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($284.99 @ Corsair) Total: $1654.69 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-10-26 18:00 EDT-0400 Maybe 5600X, air cooler, cheaper X570, 16GB DDR4-3600 or maybe 32GB, non Samsung SSD, don't know this case, and a 750W Gold PSU?
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Oct 26, 2020 23:04
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I don't see anyone getting the recommended DDR4-4000 with their Ryzen 3. Is 3200 still fine and even 3600 is overkill? Would be for 5600X on a B550 board.
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Nov 15, 2020 00:27
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Can someone explain RGB fan connectors/ecosystems really quick? I have these with the controller that connects to a USB header on the mobo https://www.bestbuy.com/site/therma...p?skuId=6339072 The software sucks so I found this https://github.com/MoshiMoshi0/TTController which is ok if you can edit a config file. I want to get 3 more fans, but considered a new brand since that software sucked so much. They all seem to have these USB controllers which probably wouldn't work since that's in use. Are there ways to sync all this stuff? Are there RGB fans that either connect to or have controllers that connect to the mobo fan header? I've also heard of RGB headers which I guess my barebones MSI B450-A Pro still has.
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Nov 17, 2020 21:53
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Can someone who knows more about RGB fans help me out please? I have an MSI B450A-Pro (non-MAX) which says it has 1 x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connector. These fans https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B081F47CNY/ say they have come with a few options: 3-pin rgb controller, 3-pin rgb splitter, 4-pin 3- way fan splitter, 3 pin rgb adapters. Would I be able to hook these up and control the LEDs with the least amount of bullshit possible?
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Nov 25, 2020 00:52
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Barry Foster posted:You won't be able to control them with the motherboard (and therefore via software). 12V 4-pin is regular analog RGB, 5V 3-pin is digital addressable RGB, and are essentially completely incompatible. You'll be able to control the LEDS with the controller, though, and you'll still be able to plug the fans into the motherboard. What are "regular" RGB fans?
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Nov 25, 2020 18:53
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Not sure where to ask this but it didn't get much interest in the headphones thread. Is there a recommended PC mic for open mic gaming? I have Sennheiser HD599s which have the 2.5mm jack so I can't use my old VModa boommic and the last 2.5mm headset mic I bought broke. I've heard some things about the Mod Mic https://smile.amazon.com/Antlion-Au...n/dp/B07YN25KWN There's a USB one that's $15 more. This would go in the front of my case. Keeping it off the desk would be nice and wouldn't something like a Blue Yeti pick up my keyboard? I have Cherry Reds so not too loud, but still.
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Nov 26, 2020 06:44
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Will a B550 board support a Ryzen 1600x? My friend is getting the CPU for free. The zen 3 CPUs are the last using AM4 right? So then getting a 550 over 450 doesn't make it anymore future proof I guess.
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Nov 29, 2020 18:20
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Anyone have a 3 pack of white 120mm fans they recommend? I think I'll have to settle with no RGB since I already have 3 TT fans in there and the hub only supports 5. Don't want another controller in there and don't feel like spending like $200 or whatever to get 6 Corsair fans. I have an MSI B450-A Pro if it means I can use that to control some more RGBs.
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Dec 28, 2020 18:42
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Butterfly Valley posted:Get three of these.Tweak the fan curves so they don't run at ~1000rpm where there can be a bit of coil whine. If they go over 1000 there's a whine? Are they effective below that all the time?
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Dec 28, 2020 19:32
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Since these are not PWM https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-icue-sp120-rgb-pro-120mm-system-cabinet-fan-kit-with-rgb-lighting-black-white/6356250.p?skuId=6356250, how is the speed controlled? It has the hub which connects via USB to the mobo, can you not set a fan curve in iCUE?
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Dec 29, 2020 06:03
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spunkshui posted:PWM and 3pin fans can both have their fan speed controlled by a motherboard. Thanks. I noticed that the fans just come with the lighting node which doesn't allow for fan speed control through iCUE. This is dumb so I just went with the non RGB white Arctic P12 PWM fans instead.
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Dec 29, 2020 18:10
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My group of my friends are chipping in to surprise another friend with a PC since he hasn't been able to play with us a long time. He's also been clobbered this past year with unfortunate events. We're not sure how much we'll have since we were originally targeting a friend selling this laptop for $450 https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06198277 but now we're already at $400 just from 3 of us so might be able to build one. If we had maybe $800, what should we shoot for? Would need monitor and peripherals.
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Jan 13, 2021 02:36
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bus hustler posted:What do you play? When used parts come into play and on a tight budget, IMO it becomes a matrix of options that ranges from Lately we've been playing Sea of Thieves, Overwatch, Don't Starve Together, Left 4 Dead 2, Warzone, Risk of Rain 2, Deep Rock Galactic, Among Us, but games come and go all the time. Groups splinter off and then regroup or mix and match. Not sure what he would personally be interested in regarding singleplayer. He has a PS4/Switch and has played TLOU2, FF7R, GoT, and Hades recently. Definitely doesn't need to be new. We're in Minneapolis. One friend has a 2080 that he might be willing to use as his donation, but the rest of what we could get might bottleneck it. It also doesn't need to be that powerful really. That would be great if you spotted some things. That laptop still might be a good option and any extra cash we have goes towards peripherals or maybe even a monitor.
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Jan 13, 2021 18:01
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bus hustler posted:So you have $400 now and someone may donate a GPU? We're at almost $1000 now if the guy with the GPU gives cash instead of the card.
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Jan 13, 2021 21:36
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The guy with the 2080 thought it was only worth $300. He's not the smartest. I looked and see it's at least $500. Probably going to donate a portion of potential proceeds instead. drat GPU market though. Thought I was done with this poo poo once I got a 3080. Already sold by 1070 back in October.
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Jan 13, 2021 23:06
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I think it comes down to him not wanting to donate that much. If it was cash he was thinking $300. If he did put in the card, we'd probably say keep $200 of the other funds. Let's say that puts us at $500 remaining. Don't think that's enough for the rest of the PC plus monitor and peripherals. It's the issue that the GPU eats up too much of the budget.
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Jan 13, 2021 23:46
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bus hustler posted:I still think the used system I linked you is a good deal especially below $500. Hard to put together new for under $600 these days. The PSU is junk but all it would need is a PSU ($110) and a monitor to get going same day. OK update on the donation build. Our friends made it rain and we have $950 plus the 2080 for this build. Can probably try to go the new parts route. I'll look at that craigslist post again though. Any other recommendations? Also, what's the best way to get Windows? I think I've seen like $5 keys on ebay that are legit?
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Jan 14, 2021 19:03
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Butterfly Valley posted:This would be a good start: Thanks. We have a Microcenter local too. I see plenty of $80 micro ATX B450 boards. Should I be checking those out? Is it better to get onboard WiFi or get a PCI card? I've always been wired.
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Jan 14, 2021 21:24
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Pilfered Pallbearers posted:Go for onboard. For boards with wifi at microcenter I see this mATX for $90 https://www.microcenter.com/product/620748/asrock-b450-amd-am4-microatx-motherboard or this for $120 https://www.microcenter.com/product/510206/gigabyte-b450-aorus-pro-wifi-amd-am4-atx-motherboard I know the MSIs are good, but no Wifi.
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Jan 15, 2021 00:07
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Pilfered Pallbearers posted:The arous pro is a good board. How about the other? Saving $30 would be nice since the budget is pretty strict. I asked about cases before. What's a good all around budget one? I see the H510 a lot and it's $61 right now https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07TC76671/ or the H500 is only $45 from NZXT's site. Also heard the Phanteks P300A is good https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B083LYL7V5 Maybe should go even more budget? Here's where I'm at right now, but subtract off $46 for getting CPU/mobo at MicroCenter and the PSU at Best Buy with employee discount. After tax it will be $927, just under the $950 budget. Someone has a membrane logitech gamer keyboard and a G502 to give if needed. Oh and add Windows and we're at $942. He'd have to get a mic on his own. Anything else I should downgrade to try to fit anything else in? PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ B&H) Motherboard: ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($93.98 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Adorama) Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB GAMING OC Video Card Case: Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($96.98 @ Amazon) Monitor: ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($299.99 @ B&H) Total: $908.91 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-01-14 21:53 EST-0500
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nitsuga posted:You’ll probably get by, but it wouldn’t hurt to get a 650W PSU. Something like this would be great: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8PJtt6/evga-supernova-g1-650w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-120-gp-0650-x1 That would be $30 more than the one I put in since I'm using my discount on that one. I could get this one for $8 more than the listed one https://www.bestbuy.com/site/season...p?skuId=6414270 It's just semi modular. Pretty much guaranteed to need the cables that aren't modular though. That makes it practically $950 on the nose.
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KingKapalone posted:How about the other? Saving $30 would be nice since the budget is pretty strict. Any other thoughts on this? Otherwise probably start ordering stuff shortly. Will the 2080 essentially have a shorter life by going with a 1440p monitor knowing that games will just get more and more advanced? 1080p could keep the FPS up longer?
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