Compatibility and PSU

[Validus Kronos]

Hello i was planning om getting this build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V6L8xr

I was wondering if i needed to get that large of a PSU my friends told me that they wouldn't trust the given 310v.

Also if the board is good for a sight OC.

And if that board would be okay to use to different 1x8 ram sticks as i would intend to choose the 2 1x8 options if this is possible.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

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[Validus Kronos]

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[DonkeyOatie]

PSU-wise. I see that you plan to overclock. I am running a similar non-overclocked system on a good 450W power supply.

Here:

https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

is the list we use to judge power supplies. A good (tier 1 or tier 2) PSU in the 550W to 650W range will take care of your moderately over-clocked system. Before making a final PSU decison, read the reviews for that supply.

You have bought a Z97 board and it will allow for moderate overclocking.

If gaming is your main purpose, 2 x 4Gb is best. If you already have a 1 x 8Gb stick, then adding another similar stick would work.

The CPU liquid cooler you have selected is quite loud and not especially efficient. Most people here would recommend an air cooler. Liquid cooling is more of a niche or enthusiast thing. Air cooling is as good or better in almost all circumstances.