Advice Needed for Update Build

[brune67]

Alright, so here is my build that i think im going to go with, let me know if all these will work together/suggestions and stuff! Thanks!

MotherBoard: Asus Z97-A
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132118&cm_re=asus_z97_-a-_-13-132-118-_-Product

CPU: Intel Core i74790K
http://otvtech.ca/catalogue?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_stock.tpl&product_id=20377&category_id=1075

Graphics Card: Asus Strix GTX970
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121899

Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB (2x8)
http://otvtech.ca/catalogue?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_stock.tpl&product_id=20808&category_id=618

Power Supply: SeaSonic SS-600ET 600W
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151144&cm_re=seasonic_600w-_-17-151-144-_-Product

Hard Drive: SeaGate 1T 3.5 in. SATA
http://otvtech.ca/catalogue?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_stock.tpl&product_id=13965&category_id=364

This will mainly be a gaming rig, dont worry about the case, im doing a custom Mineral oil build.
let me know what you think about these parts! Thanks!

 

[avenseth12]

2 issues I have with your build:

1. That power supply is really low quality and poorly reviewed. I would invest in a good quality PSU so you don't lose your high dollar parts if it fails. Something like this:
CORSAIR CX series CX750M 750W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE $79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139051

2. I would invest in a SSD, atleast a 256g for faster load speeds. Like this:
SAMSUNG 850 PRO MZ-7KE256BW 2.5" 256GB $159
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147360

 

[brune67]

Funny, in my previous build someone reccomended me the Corsar CX series and then someone said that Corsair was cheap and that i should go with Seasonic and that the PSU i selected was great lol

Im going to stick with the hard drive i have now, more storage,

Anyone else have anything to add?

 

[Karadjgne]

The Seasonic SS-600ET is one of Seasonic's budget oriented line of psus. It's still a Seasonic, its still got Seasonic's build quality (far above any of the Corsair CX line btw) but it's intended purpose isn't that of the punishment that can be dished out by hard core OC or gaming.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0650v1
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m

For @ the same price, either of these units would be better, both based off Seasonic gaming oriented psus.

The comment on an SSD isn't for storage space as such, a hdd is still budget king there, and a 1Tb hdd is plenty, on average. An SSD is flash memory, and simply put, a hdd is nowhere close in speed. Used as a boot (C: ) drive with the OS on it, it'll vastly speed up boot times, game load times, even windows app running times. It has a performance impact on everything windows uses, which is everything run on a pc. It really is a good idea. 120-256Gb are good budget sizes.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam

 

[avenseth12]

Funny, in my previous build someone reccomended me the Corsar CX series and then someone said that Corsair was cheap and that i should go with Seasonic and that the PSU i selected was great lol

Im going to stick with the hard drive i have now, more storage,

Anyone else have anything to add?

I have that Corsair PSU in both of my PCs (for over 2 yrs now) with no issues. Spending all that money and no SSD is a bad move. I wouldn't put that seasonic PSU in any build.

 

[brune67]

Well, both of those Psus Kara reccomended me are out of stock at newegg.ca (canada) so i guess ill have to find something similar..
as for the SSD, i guess ill get one.

 

[brune67]

Are ThermalTake psus any good?
http://otvtech.ca/catalogue?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_stock.tpl&product_id=14571&category_id=531
hows this one?

 

[avenseth12]

I have built about a bunch of PCs and my thought is don't go cheap on a power supply. Don't go cheap and potentially ruin your other parts you paid a lot of money for. I think you should get something with some more amps on the 12v rail, like these:

Rosewill Hive-750, Hive Series 750W Modular Power $89
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182133

SeaSonic SS-750KM3 750W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular $129
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR 80 PLUS GOLD 750 W 10 yr Warranty ECO Mode Fully Modular $124
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G28N0668

 

[brune67]

What about this? it has the 12v rail like u said
http://otvtech.ca/catalogue?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_stock.tpl&product_id=17274&category_id=531 the 12v rails like u said

 

[avenseth12]

Is that a modular power supply? I linked the ones above because they are modular, which makes cable mgmt a lot easier. Trying to hide all the wires from a non modular unit is a pain

 

[brune67]

I dont know if its a Modular Power supply and i cant seem i find out whether it is or not, here is the official product page, can anyone look at this and tell me if it is or isnt modular? Thanks
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001976