Recent content by stickman07

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    First ever solo pc build.

    Thank you so much for all the help. Can't wait to try out my new pc....assuming i don't mess up the installation.
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    First ever solo pc build.

    I am going to stick to the seasonic x-series 850w psu. I got almost everything sorted out.One more question:what would you choose between the msi z170a krait gaming 3x and the asus z170 pro gaming? I hear the msi is newer but has some issues with ssd's,cpu or ram not being recognized and also...
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    First ever solo pc build.

    You were right to assume that,yes.I should have mentioned at the beginning that i was only using partpicker as it was easier to show the parts i wanted to buy without having to fill the space with links.Especially since im writing this on the phone.I apologize for that. I am using...
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    First ever solo pc build.

    Thank you both for the input. I agree that water cooling the cpu wasn't an inspired choice but since i didn't know what to choose i went with the 'expensive=good' solution. Turbo,sadly your choice of psu and ram had the opposite result.The ram that you listed does not exist on the website from...
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    First ever solo pc build.

    I think that fixed it.Sorry for that.
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    First ever solo pc build.

    Hello. I've always chosen the 'pay to have it assembled' option when ever i bought a new pc.I've bought and installed gpu's,ram sticks,psu's and managed to install them without setting the whole house on fire but i never had to buy and install an entire pc from the ground up. I think i got...
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    Compatible PSU for a GTX 970 G1

    Thank you Edit. I got the SeaSonic s12II 620w version.Will i be able to OC the video card or opt for a SLI setup when/if i ever get a mobo that can support that? or is it not that powerful? Whatever the answer i am grateful for the help.
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    Compatible PSU for a GTX 970 G1

    Hello. I ordered a GTX 970 G1 a couple of days ago and it should arrive any day now but it never occurred to me that my 1 year old PSU may not be powerful enough for a 970. My PSU is a Xilence Active 580w,80% efficiency;not a popular brand since i couldn't find almost any reviews or comments.I...