What PSU Is Better? + How's My Build?

[Shark Dentist]

What motherboard is better for my build?

[RIG]
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Motherboard: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00K872GHU/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
CPU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KPRWAX8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
GPU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K699CRW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Ram: 16gb ddr3 ( I'm 85% sure it's ddr3)
Hardrive: 1TB HDD (From my old PC)
OS: windows 7
Case: Kind of old cooler master (not sure of exact name)



[OPTIONAL POWER SUPPLIES]
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045L4BJ6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER


OR


http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-ATX12V-Supply-110-B1-0750-VR/dp/B00K85X23O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408027619&sr=8-1&keywords=EVGA+750w+power+supply



+ How's my build? Will all the parts be compatible with one another?

 

[LukaBoki]

That motherboard is great,but since your CPU is an unlocked version,get a Z97 motherboard,like an ASUS Maximus VII Ranger or an AsRock Z97 Extreme4 motherboard.(Yes,they are a bit more expensive than the Gigabyte mobo,but with a build like that,you need a Z97 motherboard)
The first PSU (XFX Core 750W) is a better option,since it's a higher tiered PSU than the EVGA Supernova NEX.
Your build is awesome and it should last you for a very long time.
Yes,the parts are compatible with each other.

 

[Alex Kelly]

Here's a great PSU, better than the XFX.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-80PLUS-Certified-110-B2-0750-VR/dp/B00KFAFRW6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1408029622&sr=8-6&keywords=EVGA+750w+power+supply

And yes, the build will work just fine but you should consider a Z97 mobo to OC your CPU.
Great build!

 

[Shark Dentist]

Here's a great PSU, better than the XFX.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-80PLUS-Certified-110-B2-0750-VR/dp/B00KFAFRW6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1408029622&sr=8-6&keywords=EVGA+750w+power+supply

And yes, the build will work just fine but you should consider a Z97 mobo to OC your CPU.
Great build!

Thnx for the help! I'd totally get that PSU but unfortunately Amazon US won't ship it to here in Ireland and I'm only getting the parts on the US site because of the cheaper exchange rate 🙁

 

[Shark Dentist]

That motherboard is great,but since your CPU is an unlocked version,get a Z97 motherboard,like an ASUS Maximus VII Ranger or an AsRock Z97 Extreme4 motherboard.(Yes,they are a bit more expensive than the Gigabyte mobo,but with a build like that,you need a Z97 motherboard)
The first PSU (XFX Core 750W) is a better option,since it's a higher tiered PSU than the EVGA Supernova NEX.
Your build is awesome and it should last you for a very long time.
Yes,the parts are compatible with each other.

Awesome,thnx for the help! 😀 Little sneaky side question: Does it matter if I'm ordering the PSU from the US and getting it delivered to Ireland? Will it work ok? 😱

 

[LukaBoki]

That depends if the seller ships to Ireland.
You can find these same items on amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk
IS the purpose of your PC gaming ONLY,or do you do video editing,recording etc.?

 

[Shark Dentist]

That depends if the seller ships to Ireland.
You can find these same items on amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk

But will it work here in Ireland/UK because of the different electrical ports?

 

[LukaBoki]

I don't know about that. 😛
It's still safer to order from amazon.co.uk.

 

[Shark Dentist]

I don't know about that. 😛
It's still safer to order from amazon.co.uk.

Yeah I'll check out the prices and see what's better. Is it even that important to OC or is it just another cool feature to have on top of the default speeds.? (I know the basics of overclocking but I've never actually done it D: )

 

[LukaBoki]

OCing isn't important if you're not playing a CPU intensive game,like BF4.
When the CPU is OC'd,you can see up to 20 FPS increase vs a non-OC'd CPU in BF4

 

[Shark Dentist]

OCing isn't important if you're not playing a CPU intensive game,like BF4.
When the CPU is OC'd,you can see up to 20 FPS increase vs a non-OC'd CPU in BF4

Will the not overcloked intel core i7 4790k be better than my current AMD FX 4100?

And what cons is there to OCing? Does it just make the CPU hotter?

 

[Anakha00]

That PSU will work fine anywhere in the world as long as you have the right plug for it. If you order it from US Amazon it'll come with a US plug for sure, I can't say if it changes if you order on the UK Amazon but I'd imagine it does. If you're forced to order from the US site all you'll need is a US to UK plug adapter or a UK power cord from the wall to the PSU. If you go with the adapter just be wary about the quality, some of them can be very poorly made and that's not something you want to skimp on when you're running several hundred watts through it.

 

[Shark Dentist]

That PSU will work fine anywhere in the world as long as you have the right plug for it. If you order it from US Amazon it'll come with a US plug for sure, I can't say if it changes if you order on the UK Amazon but I'd imagine it does. If you're forced to order from the US site all you'll need is a US to UK plug adapter or a UK power cord from the wall to the PSU. If you go with the adapter just be wary about the quality, some of them can be very poorly made and that's not something you want to skimp on when you're running several hundred watts through it.

Could you link me a few good adapters you'd recommend?

 

[LukaBoki]

Your plug looks like this?
http://www.soil-net.com/album/Equipment/slides/13%20amp%20plug%20UK%2001.jpg
You need a US to UK adapter,right?

 

[LukaBoki]

Just search for some US to UK adapter on amazon,there are plenty.
Since I live in Montenegro,I know little about the plugs and other stuff in the UK.
You will know that better than everyone else.

 

[Shark Dentist]

Your plug looks like this?
http://www.soil-net.com/album/Equipment/slides/13%20amp%20plug%20UK%2001.jpg
You need a US to UK adapter,right?

Yup,that's the one!

 

[LukaBoki]

^ Look below that.

 

[Shark Dentist]

Just search for some US to UK adapter on amazon,there are plenty.
Since I live in Montenegro,I know little about the plugs and other stuff in the UK.
You will know that better than everyone else.

Thanks for all the help! Very last question (sry lol).. How do I determine the quality of an adapter before I buy it online?

 

[LukaBoki]

Just buy any adapter. 😛
I don't know how to determine the quality of it. 😛
I am always happy to help. 😉
Make sure to choose a solution.

 

[LukaBoki]

I have one question.
What RAM are you going to buy?
You said you're 85% sure that's it's DDR3.I can verify if it's DDR3 110% 😉

 

[Shark Dentist]

I have one question.
What RAM are you going to buy?
You said you're 85% sure that's it's DDR3.I can verify if it's DDR3 110% 😉

I have 16gb ram from my rig that I'm using now so I don't think I need any more. Not sure of the brand tho :-\

 

[LukaBoki]

Ok.
Have fun with your build and make sure to choose a solution,if you can.

 

[Shark Dentist]

Ok.
Have fun with your build and make sure to choose a solution,if you can.

Will do! Once again..thanks for all of your help! 😀

 

[LukaBoki]

Always happy to do so. 😉
PM me if you have any other questions