Final spec for pc

[Joeka]

The spec - if you are wondering why I sliced the budget since the last its to get a headset, keyboard and games.

GPU: gigabyte gtx 970

CPU: i7 4790k

Motherboard: Asus maximus ranger vii

Ram: 8gb HyperX beast ram dual channel

PSU: cooler master gm750

Kingston ssd 128

1tb western digital

will it still do ultra?

if you responded

Its appreciated

Joeka~

 

[Joeka]

ultra at 1080 @60fps

 

[tiny voices]

PSU is NOT good. Change it for an Antec, XFX, Seasonic. 650w is more than enough here unless you plan to SLI soon.

If this is for gaming, get an i5 not an i7.

 

[Joeka]

why?

 

[Joeka]

I'm also livestrweamer by the way.. that's why

 

[melonhead]

either will work, but he is suggesting the i5 because it will save you money for what you are doing. i7 doesnt offer any benefits for gaming

 

[Joeka]

i have £40 for upgrades to items so I could change some stuff I guess - other than the gpu, mobo, ram,

 

[tiny voices]

If you are a livestreamer keep the i7 I guess, even though it won't really do much.

There is nothing to really do for 40pound. Just leave the build as it is.

Change the PSU though as that unit is low quality.

 

[Joeka]

ok thanks!
Any suggestions?

 

[tiny voices]

Antec, XFX, Seasonic. 550-600w if you do not plan to SLI soon, or 750w if you do plan to SLI soon.

 

[Joeka]

How about this?

Cooler Master V Series V850 - 80 Plus Gold Power Supply Unit

also currently on a deal for £90 instead of £140

 

[tiny voices]

That is a great quality unit. WAY WAY overkill for your system though. No point for 850w here even for SLI. 750w is more than enough.

 

[Joeka]

I am planning in the future(hopefully!) to throw another 970 in but would an 850w cope?

 

[Joeka]

There was not a 750w option otherwise I would definitely go for your option

 

[tiny voices]

850w is more than you need for even two 970s.

750w would be more than enough for two 970s.

If the 850w unit is that cheap, go for it.

 

[Joeka]

would you choose a cooler master psu over a corsair equivalent alternative or is it more a personal preference?

 

[tiny voices]

Coolermaster only makes a very good units (V, VS) and MANY junk units (GM, GX, GS, Silent pro, etc.). I prefer to support a company that makes all quality units like XFX, Antec, Seasonic.

Even Corsair makes some mediocre units.

 

[Joeka]

Anyway, thanks a lot for the assistance I will you'se your answer as the solution!

 

[Joeka]

Bad grammatical mistake!

I said you'se I meant use - sorry

 

[tiny voices]

Glad to be able to help!

 

[Joeka]

if you read this, tiny voices. My dad does not believe that there is much difference in the psu's could you explain how it would effect performance?

 

[tiny voices]

It does not affect performance.

The PSU is the single most important part of a PC. It is the only life of defense if there is a power surge or outage. A cheap unit with poor protection will not prevent the computer from being fried in one of these events, where a quality one will.

Secondly, a low quality PSU will be made with cheap parts. When a PSU fails, it can either shut down (quality unit) or go up in a shower of sparks (junk unit). If the latter happens generally all of the parts inside the PC will be toast. I see this happen all the time.

Many times a week someone posts a thread abut a PSU that failed and took their entire system out with it.

NEVER EVER skimp on the PSU. It is 10000% the most important part of a PC.

A good analogy is tires on a car. If you buy cheap-o bargain tires, and then someone stomps the breaks in front of you in the rain, you will rear-end them and cause damage to or even total your car. In the same situation, but with good name brand tires on your car, you will be able to stop safely in the shorter distance and not crash.

 

[Joeka]

would you consider the g750m a junk unit, and the Cooler Master V Series V850 a higher quality psu?

 

[tiny voices]

The G750m is not exactly junk, but I would never let it near my PC. Average to below average at best. The V series is VERY high quality. Bu there with Seasonic.