#cases-psu-and-cooling | Newegg | Page 34

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:01 PM

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Should I swap the cables with the ones from the corsair too? or does it really not matter

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:01 PM

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elaborate on that statement @teal ferry ?

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:03 PM

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oh sorry, talking to amazon about a refund for the PSU sorry

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okay so, should I replace the cables on the inside of the case with the ones from the old PSU? is it possible the power cables could have went with it>

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?*

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:03 PM

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in theory, everything is possible when a PSU goes boom

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:04 PM

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yeah I can imagine, especially when it goes boom in front of me 😂

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thank god it wasn't overnight

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:04 PM

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which is why most seasoned technicians absolutely loathe PSU errors/troubleshooting

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:04 PM

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I can imagine honestly, I've never dealt with this before and I hope I don't much

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:04 PM

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:)

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you still got the mainboard manual for the board?

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:05 PM

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but backing up on your previous mention, I did already remove stuff from the board and I still couldn't get power, and yes I do

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:05 PM

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page 26

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:05 PM

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ok lemme go grab that, 1 sec

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:05 PM

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POST: Debug code LED

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:07 PM

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alright i'm here

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:07 PM

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does that light up at all on the board?

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if even for a sec

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:07 PM

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nope

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:07 PM

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when there is "just" cpu in there

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nothing else

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:07 PM

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hmm good point

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I can try that but i'll need 5-10 mins

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:07 PM

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no rush

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:08 PM

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gotta take stuff out again

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:08 PM

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it is just something for you test at your own time

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:08 PM

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ah ok

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:08 PM

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because there are plenty of things you can do to make yourself as certain as can be about what is actually "dead"

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:09 PM

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yeah good point

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want me to try the CPU thing now and see what I get?

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it could still be the cables, which I really don't wanna go through the hassle of un-ziptieing everything

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at least not atm

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:10 PM

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regular trouble shooting = pull EVERYTHING apart

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and start from there

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and now you also know why very few technicians have nice cable managed systems

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:D

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:10 PM

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haha true lmao

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well, I'

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i'll start with what you suggested I guess, I'll bring my laptop with me so I can talk back and forth if you don't mind

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:12 PM

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you are welcome to do that :)

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just remember, keeping track of what you have tried where is VERY practical

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:12 PM

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yeah good point, time to start a notepad lmao

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:12 PM

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and try to not make/jump to conclusions about what you see/know/think

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:13 PM

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yeah I've learned not to do that haha, luckily at least

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:13 PM

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fx: oh, it didnt work with "this" stick

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meaning, it wont work with the other stick

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etc etc

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:14 PM

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yeah good point

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alright moving stuff around be back in 5

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:14 PM

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no rush, you are the one doing all the work :)

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:23 PM

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fair point

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ok I pulled all the PSU cables, gonna remove the big boi gpu and the RAM next, then i'll use the corsair cables

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:27 PM

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best of luck :)

weak charm Apr 25, 2020, 7:27 PM

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does anyone know a decent 550 w psu thats not expansive

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:27 PM

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CX 2017

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:27 PM

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is it alright if I leave a few things plugged in like the fans and the SATA cables? or should I pull everything

weak charm Apr 25, 2020, 7:27 PM

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ok ill check it

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:28 PM

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let me refer to what i said above @teal ferry "regular trouble shooting = pull EVERYTHING apart"

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:28 PM

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alright then

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sata cables'll be a b*tch to put back it but oh well

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i'm leaving the CPU fan plugged in unless I should pull that too

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:29 PM

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well, right now, they are not "doing" anything :)

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@weak charm https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FdRFf7/corsair-cx-2017-550w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020121-na

Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

weak charm Apr 25, 2020, 7:31 PM

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got it

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:31 PM

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if either of you tried to post a link, send it to me instead :)

weak charm Apr 25, 2020, 7:31 PM

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and added it

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:31 PM

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you cannot post links until you have reached lvl 3 (to prevent link spam from new users)

weak charm Apr 25, 2020, 7:31 PM

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oh i see

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thx

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:32 PM

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np :)

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:34 PM

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ok should I start with just CPU and board power and go from there?

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:38 PM

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the simpler a start, the easier it is to keep track of things

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:38 PM

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ok ok

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:38 PM

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and you have a reasonable suspicion that the "board" is the culprit

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:38 PM

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using my old cables, we have power!

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I get a code of E0

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:39 PM

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which like any true LED diagnostic list, doesnt tell us anything :D

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most likely that is lack of ram thou

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:40 PM

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unfortunately

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alright, RAM next

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:40 PM

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so, one 1 stick

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first slot

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:40 PM

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one stick at a time? stolen from me lmao

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:41 PM

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aye

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actually

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how many sticks you got?

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(and boy, are you going to LOVE what i am going to say in a bit)

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:42 PM

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I have 4 sticks

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also, new code! Ab

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which is start of BIOS setup

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:42 PM

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Ab <- note it down

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here comes the part you are going to LOVE

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that 1 stick you have

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now move it to the second slot

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then third

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then fourth

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then repeat with all the other sticks

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:43 PM

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dont tell me

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put it in every slot

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yup

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:43 PM

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hopefully, you get the exact same message from the LED everytime

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if not, note it, move on

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but again, keep track of all of this

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:52 PM

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ok, all 4 sticks are giving me AB still

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ram looks good

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:53 PM

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good to hear

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:53 PM

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what next?

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:53 PM

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whatever part you want

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as long as it is ram related

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:D

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:53 PM

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i'll put my m.2 in next

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:54 PM

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now, you need to figure out if 2 sticks work at the same time

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:54 PM

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I just tried that too

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then 3, and 4

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:54 PM

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good :)

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good good :)

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:54 PM

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all sticks are working in all slots

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:54 PM

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then yes, move on the ssd :)

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stop for a sec thou

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"all sticks are working in all slots" <- what about together?

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:55 PM

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yup

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that too

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:56 PM

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good

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then yes, keep ram in.

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try the m.2

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and a side question: you hooked to your iGPU ?

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:57 PM

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ok with the SSD in I'm getting temp readings after awhile, looks like it posts, and actually atm yeah

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no monitor plugged in yet

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gonna try powering the HDDs next

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:57 PM

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try and see if you get a output from the igpu

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as in, the one in your CPU

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 7:57 PM

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okay, and if not? and yeah ik

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 7:58 PM

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if not, lets see what happens before we panic :)

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:00 PM

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okay

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plugged in, no signal

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should I reboot and double check?

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:00 PM

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hm

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aye

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also, you know how to reset your bios right?

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:00 PM

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yeah

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:01 PM

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after the reboot

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:01 PM

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VIDEO OUTPUT

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rebooting worked

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:01 PM

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good :)

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so, summary time: what do you know works so far?

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:03 PM

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I know the CPU works, all 4 ram sticks work, and the iGPU

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:03 PM

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psu also work

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at least for the loads that you have tried with so far

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okay. so try and give the m.2 a try

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and cross your fingers that didnt get corrupted or something silly like that

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:05 PM

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m.2 is good too!

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YES

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:05 PM

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GPU next

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(remember to move the cable from the iGPU

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:06 PM

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really, i was gonna do the HDDs next

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:06 PM

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the hdds dont "matter" as such

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yes, they are "nice"

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but not actually essential for you having something to "do" while the PSU is doing its warranty trip

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hence "that" priority, if that makes sense?

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:11 PM

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yeah true

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ok peripheral stuff next, then GPU cause it's the most in the way

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:11 PM

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:)

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you can test the hdd(s) if you want

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but there is generally very low chance of them frying from a PSU

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:14 PM

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doing anyway to be safe

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:16 PM

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good to see you have been listening :)

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well done @teal ferry :)

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:16 PM

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thanks lmao, still going

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not there yet

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:17 PM

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:)

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:20 PM

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GPU is WORKING!

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everything is working!

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let's GO

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thank you so much for the advice

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:26 PM

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you are very welcome @teal ferry

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and good job sticking to the very tedious process :)

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:28 PM

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yeah, i've laerned to follow directions lmao

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learned*

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:29 PM

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its quite important for stuff like this :)

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just imagine the "fun" you could have had if 1 stick of ram was bad

teal ferry Apr 25, 2020, 8:31 PM

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oh god

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don't mention it lmao

tender root Apr 25, 2020, 8:32 PM

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:)

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but it is good to hear that everything that could be possibly hoped for, actually works :)

mild kettle Apr 25, 2020, 11:12 PM

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how important is a power supply and how do i choose one

chrome iris Apr 25, 2020, 11:13 PM

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Power supply is very important

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You look for wattage, efficiency, and model

mild kettle Apr 25, 2020, 11:15 PM

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ok

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anyway i am buying a pre built from ibuypower

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and they are telling me what wattage i need

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its 750 watt

chrome iris Apr 25, 2020, 11:15 PM

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Okay

mild kettle Apr 25, 2020, 11:15 PM

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focus

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thats the brand

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and its 80 plus

chrome iris Apr 25, 2020, 11:16 PM

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Seasonic Focus?

mild kettle Apr 25, 2020, 11:16 PM

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yeah

chrome iris Apr 25, 2020, 11:16 PM

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Yep that’s a very good power supply

mild kettle Apr 25, 2020, 11:16 PM

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ok

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i will go with that

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it also has 80 plus

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so thats 80 plus percent eff

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right?

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efficiancy

chrome iris Apr 25, 2020, 11:17 PM

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Yeah it’s 80+ gold or platinum, which means it’s more than 80% efficiency

tacit wren Apr 25, 2020, 11:17 PM

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Yep

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus

chrome iris Apr 25, 2020, 11:17 PM

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Don’t remember off the top of my head if it’s gold or platinum but both are good

mild kettle Apr 25, 2020, 11:17 PM

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ok

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thanks

chrome iris Apr 25, 2020, 11:18 PM

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Yeah no problem

tacit wren Apr 25, 2020, 11:18 PM

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You might not need the efficiency itself - but the general trend is that a higher rater = a more reliable, higher quality unit.

mild kettle Apr 25, 2020, 11:18 PM

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yes

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 12:04 AM

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@mild kettle sorry if the following scares you, but i have just been helping a user earlier today, that had a fairly bad experience with ibuypower

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that does not mean you cannot buy from them

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just make certain you inspect EVERYTHING when it arrives

lofty pewter Apr 26, 2020, 12:27 AM

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how did they do in the LTT undercover vid again?

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idk if they even did ibuypower, but I think they did

half meadow Apr 26, 2020, 6:48 AM

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They did do I buy power

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The customer service was so bad they wouldn’t help them

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 1:20 PM

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@tender root I have not ordered yet but I will definetly take your comment into consideration. What is your recommendation? I heard that NZXT is good but is there any other company?

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 1:25 PM

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@mild kettle just to verify, you are set on doing prebuilt?

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 1:44 PM

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Yes

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 1:52 PM

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okay, then please understand the following in a positive way: There is nothing good/bad about what i mentioned

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BUT

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it does mean, you should be aware of the state of your machine when it arrives, because it would seem to indicate that AT TIMES, their quality control process is not up to speed with things

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however!

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that can (and is) true for all companies

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things eff up at times

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that is just reality

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 1:54 PM

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Ok I see

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 1:54 PM

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hence why i said "that does not mean you cannot buy from them"

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 1:54 PM

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So should I buy from NZXT, cyberpower ibuypower. So many companies to choose from!

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 1:55 PM

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but i am a firm believer in giving people information so they can make a decision with as much context as possible

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 1:55 PM

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There are so many companies to choose from

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I don’t know which ones good or bad

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Maybe they r all good?

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 1:56 PM

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and i know the following doesnt help as such. But they all have the capacity to be good and they all have the capacity to be bad

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 1:57 PM

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Ok I understand

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 1:57 PM

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the best i think we (here in the community) can offer you is this: We will happily look over any specific setup/list you end up with, and offer feedback on it

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but please do show it to us before you order :)

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 1:58 PM

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Ok

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 1:58 PM

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also, please know/understand: there are no stupid questions, only silly answers

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 1:59 PM

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I am trying to buy RTX 2080 TI 8GB vram 16 x 2 gb ram Corsair, intel i9

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Asus motherboard

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Triple water coolers

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And rgb

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But I am not sure yet

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 2:02 PM

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that sounds like a almost certain way to get fleeced by the vendor

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but it should be doable if that is what you want

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 3:54 PM

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Ok

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Actually ibuy offered a good price

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It was 3500 CAD

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accessories I bought (monitor, router, chair, mouse and desk

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4500CAD

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NZXT offered 4700 CAD and it wasn’t the same specs, actually the specs were worse

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 3:57 PM

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based on my knowledge, that sounds VERY much like corners are being cut

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 3:57 PM

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Oh

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Yeah maybe

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 3:57 PM

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try and get a full list from either of them

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 3:57 PM

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Ok

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 3:57 PM

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and link/show it to me

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and we can talk about it then

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 3:57 PM

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Ok

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I will

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 3:58 PM

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that makes it much easier to have an actual conversation about it :)

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 3:58 PM

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Ok

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So this is what I customized

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ADATA XPG BATTLECRUISER Tempered Glass Gaming Case - Black
Case Fans Default Case Fan
Case Lighting iBUYPOWER RGB Lighting - [FREE] 1 RGB Lighting Strip
Processor Intel® Core™ i9-9900K Processor (8x 3.60GHz/16MB L3 Cache)
Processor Cooling Thermaltake Water 3.0 360 ARGB Sync Edition RGB Liquid Cooling System
Memory 32 GB [16 GB x2] DDR4-3200 Memory Module - Corsair Vengeance PRO (RGB LED)
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti - 11GB GDDR6 - ASUS ROG STRIX (VR-Ready)
Motherboard ASUS PRIME Z390-P -- 802.11ac WiFi, Realtek LAN, USB 3.1 (6 Rear, 4 Front)
Power Supply 750 Watt - Seasonic FOCUS PLUS SSR-750FX - 80 PLUS Gold, Full Modular
Advanced Cabling Options Standard Default Cables
Primary Hard Drive 1 TB Samsung 860 PRO SSD -- Read: 560MB/s, Write: 530MB/s - Single Drive
Sound Card 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System Windows 10 Pro - (64-bit)
Keyboard iBUYPOWER Standard RGB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse iBUYPOWER Gaming Optical Mouse - Multi-Color LED Lighting
Warranty 3 Year Standard Warranty Service
Rush Service Standard Service - ships in 3 to 4 weeks

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3400$

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CAD

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:06 PM

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CAD that is right?

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:06 PM

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Yes

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:06 PM

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give me a couple of minutes :)

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:06 PM

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Ok

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:12 PM

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@mild kettle the GPU was white?

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:17 PM

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Black

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:17 PM

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fair, same price it turns out

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:18 PM

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Yes

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:19 PM

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a bit of background info @mild kettle

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:19 PM

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Is this a good system

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:19 PM

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we normally use a site called pcpartpicker for comparing prices and availability

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:19 PM

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Ah

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:19 PM

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and i have just plotted your parts into that

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because it pulls prices from multiple stores in, so we dont have to chase all over the place for specific prices

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:20 PM

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Yes

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:20 PM

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with that in mind

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on first look, IF i just put your parts in, it "looks" like it is reasonably priced

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as in, the price from ibuypower is a fair deal under

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like 400-500 CAD

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however

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details matter

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a LOT

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:21 PM

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Yes

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:22 PM

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1 example is the SSD

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lets start with the speed of it

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its slow

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and old

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:22 PM

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Oh

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:22 PM

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and did i mention slow?

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:22 PM

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Yes

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:22 PM

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oh yes also expensive as all heck for no actual reason

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:23 PM

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I see

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So that’s the problem with buying pre builds

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:24 PM

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its part of it

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you are paying for "convenience"

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"here dear customer, select from these 5 flavours"

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:25 PM

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Yes

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:25 PM

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and i have no problem with seeing why people dont want to build their own

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:25 PM

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Well I’ve never done so

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:26 PM

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all you need is time

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:26 PM

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And I dont want to break it

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:26 PM

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you got the time to jump in a voice chat and quickly go over the details etc?

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:26 PM

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Not now

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:26 PM

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would make it much faster to converse about it

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:27 PM

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I can’t now

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:27 PM

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no no, no rush :)

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:27 PM

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Ok

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:27 PM

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i am not the one looking for a machine :)

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:27 PM

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I do have a friend who could help me build tho

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:28 PM

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its merely a "instead of typing out a couple of novels in questions, its quicker to take a chat about it" kind of question :)

lime fog Apr 26, 2020, 4:28 PM

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Hey Naed is this power supply good? https://www.newegg.com/thermaltake-toughpower-gx1-rgb-500w-ps-tpd-0500nhfaga-1/p/N82E16817153392?Description=thermaltake toughpower gx1&cm_re=thermaltake_toughpower_gx1-_-17-153-392-_-Product&quicklink=true sorry for interrupting

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:28 PM

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@lime fog you checked it up against the LTT list?

lime fog Apr 26, 2020, 4:29 PM

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Id think it’s on there

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Also, it’s just a replacement for my 350w Oem psi

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Psi

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:29 PM

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its a B tier unit

lime fog Apr 26, 2020, 4:29 PM

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Psu

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Nice

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It’s 60 after rebate

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And I probably can sell the stock one one eBay for 20

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:30 PM

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depending on what you "need" and stock of the CX 2017

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you could get a slightly better unit for less

lime fog Apr 26, 2020, 4:30 PM

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Out of stock, I’m guessing?

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:31 PM

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2sec, let me check :)

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oh yes, very much out of stock and amazon is taking the wee on it gouging wise

lime fog Apr 26, 2020, 4:32 PM

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Oh

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:32 PM

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so with that in mind, the one you linked is "solid enough"

lime fog Apr 26, 2020, 4:33 PM

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Great

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Thx

tender root Apr 26, 2020, 4:33 PM

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you are very welcome, thank you for coming in with a well thought out question :)

mild kettle Apr 26, 2020, 4:35 PM

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It’s true that 500 mb is slow

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I want 3000 mb

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That’s fast

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I changed to gigabyte aorus gen 4 5000 mbps

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That’s good

fickle bison Apr 26, 2020, 10:56 PM

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http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ATX-TemperedGlass.html
Im looking at getting this case to replace my current one. I feel like it will work quite nicely for me but was wondering if anyone else had an opinion on it and also know of somewhere actually selling it as it seems a little hit and miss as to where i can get it from (In the UK)

fickle bison Apr 27, 2020, 12:09 AM

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Im getting the impression the case may be discontinued but im not really too sure so if that could be clarified that would be good too

solid nexus Apr 27, 2020, 6:48 PM

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What's the best power supply for $60 or less?

tender root Apr 27, 2020, 6:52 PM

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CX 2017 version

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same answer you have gotten a number of times now @solid nexus

solid nexus Apr 27, 2020, 6:58 PM

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alright

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@tender root is the evga 450 bq good?

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It has more watts, it's cheaper, and it's semi modular

tender root Apr 27, 2020, 7:03 PM

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read what i said above :)

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also, have a serious look at the PSU Tier list, in the pinned messages in #building-and-recc-chat

solid nexus Apr 27, 2020, 7:07 PM

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ok

lime fog Apr 27, 2020, 9:03 PM

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So, I saw a eBay deal, a cx650m for around $70. Is that a good deal? I think it’s brand new

golden kestrel Apr 27, 2020, 9:17 PM

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No

floral vector Apr 27, 2020, 9:23 PM

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hey guys i recently started my first pc build and i have the phanteks p400a case which i love and i really enjoy building with it but the fans have 3 ping DRGB yes DRGB connectors on them, but the motherboard i have (the MSIB450 tomahawk max) only has 4 pin input slots, is there anyway i can get the LEDs to plug in, like is there an adapter or fan hub i need to buy???

valid elk Apr 27, 2020, 11:46 PM

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may pick up a gungnir for my build, because it's a nice, understated case in terms of unicorn vomit lighting and can fit a full size rad in both the front and top

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so many cases these days completely shut rads out of the top slots

elfin trout Apr 27, 2020, 11:50 PM

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what case does?

pale lichen Apr 27, 2020, 11:52 PM

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Would anyone know where to order replacement parts for a rackmount case? I have an older one that need a new HDD bracket that got lost.

valid elk Apr 27, 2020, 11:52 PM

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i mean yeah if you want to spend 500 on a case or get an o11d I guess there's more options lol

meager frost Apr 28, 2020, 2:09 AM

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so I am very pleased to discover that inverse ATX cases are a thing, cause right now my pc tg window is basically facing the wall unless I wrap cables around the back of the case, I was wondering if anyone has experience with this model, or if they might recommend a better option for an inverse atx layout

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https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-CARBIDE-Inverse-Full-Tower-Window/dp/B016IAM7D8

jolly root Apr 28, 2020, 2:10 AM

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Is the corsair 250d still available? That was like a dream case for a server/media closet with its 5.25 bay

eager monolith Apr 28, 2020, 2:11 AM

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If it's not on corsair.com or newegg, I'd check eBay

jolly root Apr 28, 2020, 2:14 AM

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Hmmm yeah. I wonder what modern cases replaces it.

eager monolith Apr 28, 2020, 2:14 AM

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The 280x from corsair looks pretty sick

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But no bay

jolly root Apr 28, 2020, 2:16 AM

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Oh yeah but.. No bay and the 250d has more space for storage. Yet it's huuuuge

eager monolith Apr 28, 2020, 2:16 AM

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There's a 250D on ebay from the UK

jolly root Apr 28, 2020, 2:17 AM

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Yeah I'll have to snag one in the future. 😁

eager monolith Apr 28, 2020, 2:17 AM

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Good luck

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 10:51 AM

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@meager frost what you are searching for is cases with reversible motherboard trays

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that should give you some of the older cases that freely swapped layout from side to side

teal ferry Apr 28, 2020, 4:48 PM

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@lime fog actually about that PSU

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I bought one myself, the toughpoer grand RGB 850W, slightly different model BUT

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mine died in 2 months by means of a very aggressive death. I'm lucky it didn't take anything with it when it died

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I would be careful, that series is supposed to be of higher quality, but i'm not sure. just thought I would let you know my experiences with TT

quiet egret Apr 28, 2020, 8:22 PM

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I need to buy a good psu to test if my current one is working properly what kind of Wattage should I be looking at for my PSU?
Core i7-9700k
MSI MPG Z390 Carbon Pro AC ATX
Geforce RTX 2070 Super
1 M.2 NVME SSD
1 SATA SSD
2 8GB Ram sticks
Trying to figure out the problem my pc currently has and it's been narrowed down to cpu and psu. So I have already ordered the replacement cpu and I want to order a psu just in case it wasn't the cpu.

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:27 PM

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I have a Dell Optiplex, i7... and want to update the graphics card (RX 580). I am looking for 600W PSU that fits into the Dell Optiplex 9020 (case: 14.2 x 6.9 x 16.4). Would be grateful for any recommendations. My main concern is that the PSU fits into the case.

eager monolith Apr 28, 2020, 8:28 PM

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Hey, I got an optiplex 9010. High five!

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I dunno how easy it'd be to upgrade the PSU on a non-atx standerd Dell case

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:32 PM

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@quiet egret you missed the response in #building-and-recc-chat ?

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:33 PM

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hey nightwielder.... yeah, thats what i am wondering...

quiet egret Apr 28, 2020, 8:33 PM

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It's sort of the same question, I'm just not sure about the wattage, I currently have a 750 watt

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:34 PM

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@lunar hare which specific case variant do you have?

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@quiet egret anything above 650 is overkill imo

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but, availability might force your hand on that front

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:34 PM

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Minitower

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:35 PM

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could you do me a big favour and send me a dm with a picture of the back of machine? @lunar hare

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because there are a number of variants (Dell are LOVELY like that)

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(and yes, that was sarcasm)

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:37 PM

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@tender root... working on it... will send it.. awesome

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:39 PM

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thank you @lunar hare

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:41 PM

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@tender root i just sent it...

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:42 PM

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2sec

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https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/704794038917660692/704794325669642350/image0.jpg <- on behalf of @lunar hare

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you are keeping your mainboard right @lunar hare ?

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:44 PM

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yes

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:45 PM

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you are out of luck

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@lunar hare i see you here, i was just double checking my memory about it

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its a custom mainboard with custom power delivery that is specific for that PSU

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:46 PM

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@tender root as far as i know, there is an adaptor...

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:46 PM

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yes, there would be

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but i am not willing to recommend something like that

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mainly because i have seen and worked with some of the wonky stuff Dell has made over the years

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@tacit wren could you fix permissions for @lunar hare ?

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thank you :)

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you should be able to post links @lunar hare

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:48 PM

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@tender root thank you. never mind, was going to post the link for the adaptor. but since you dont think it's a good idea.

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i would still like to try it though.

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:48 PM

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its mainly that there is a potential risk

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and i dont feel comfortable giving you a "go ahead!" on something that can fry a part

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:50 PM

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i totally understand... if i did this, it would be my own risk of course.

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:51 PM

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this might sound like i am not willing to help. But please try and understand my POV on this

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i cannot in any way recommend this

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:51 PM

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@tender root, it's cool. i totally understand.

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:51 PM

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because someone else will read it, and go "oh cool! that will 100% work" and if their system fries a part or 5 ... it would technically be my fault

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:52 PM

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Regardless, i will still need a PSU that fits into the case, even if i get a new board...

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yep, understand

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:52 PM

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It looks like most ATX psu's will fit

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:53 PM

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@tender root, thanks a lot man, much appreciated!

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:54 PM

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it might require some jerry-rigging but it should fit

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you can take a measuring tape if you are in doubt/want-to-double-check

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and you are very welcome @lunar hare, best of luck with it, sadly i think you are going to need it

lunar hare Apr 28, 2020, 8:59 PM

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thanks

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 8:59 PM

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https://puu.sh/FDIY1/d36e022238.jpg <- for you @elfin trout

elfin trout Apr 28, 2020, 9:00 PM

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Oh interesting

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 9:00 PM

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and that is it

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nothing else power cable wise btw

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as in, no 24 pin

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thought you might want to see it, because we have touched on quirky psu's from time to time

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https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91dcnk8J1BL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

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this is how the actual board looks

elfin trout Apr 28, 2020, 9:21 PM

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wow

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that 2x4 is main power?

tender root Apr 28, 2020, 9:22 PM

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aye

tired summit Apr 28, 2020, 10:22 PM

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If anyone has any Full Tower recommendations let me know! Mostly looking for tempered glass or clear side(s)

hushed yoke Apr 28, 2020, 10:52 PM

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@tired summit https://www.newegg.com/black-thermaltake-view-71-tempered-glass-edition-atx-full-tower/p/N82E16811133358?Description=view 71&cm_re=view_71-_-11-133-358-_-Product&quicklink=true

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ive built in that one

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it looks fantastic with all of its glass, and its relatively cheap for what you get considering it has 4 TG panels.

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Plenty of space for everything

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if you dont want the hard drive cages for space for a water pump or something, theres room for hard drives in the back

tired summit Apr 28, 2020, 10:53 PM

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That's the one I was looking at actually, thanks for the recommendation!

hushed yoke Apr 28, 2020, 10:54 PM

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sure thing

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also just a tip, you can fit 3 140mm fans in the front with a super easy case mod that doesnt require drilling or anything

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(normally it fits 3 120mm fans up front or 2 140)

tired summit Apr 28, 2020, 11:01 PM

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Interesting, thanks

zenith shore Apr 28, 2020, 11:27 PM

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anyone got any suggestions on a good rack mountable case? I am wanting to put my Ryzen build in it and figured a "boring" enterprise server would be a good way to make a sleeper that looks like something dull and businesslike but can game it up as I feel like with out looking too much like a gaming PC

jolly root Apr 29, 2020, 3:13 AM

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I don't think I'll ever justify an ATX build. So many pcie slots that I wouldn't use. I'd rather go itx

knotty blade Apr 29, 2020, 4:11 PM

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anybody else excited for the new Pure Base 500DX from BeQuiet? or just Me?

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📎 BeQuiet_500DX.jpg

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📎 BeQuiet_500DX-2.jpg

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📎 BeQuiet_500DX-3.jpg

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📎 BeQuiet_500DX-4.jpg

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comes with 3 140mm fans as well

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ultra quiet cooling

silver dagger Apr 29, 2020, 4:27 PM

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i've never heard of it but it looks good

zenith shore Apr 29, 2020, 6:14 PM

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Looks good, but not for me

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Why is it always so hard to find the information I want on a case or item......though for some odd reason I am always wanting information about something different.....

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anyways hopefully someone might be able to help me get the answer I seek??

On the iStarUSA D-400 Aluminum / Steel 4U Rackmount case, what type of switch is the power switch, I am hoping someone might be able to help me figure it out, it looks like an old style push always on switch, but the wiring tells me it is a momentary switch, perhaps I should just take the risk and place the order?

tender root Apr 29, 2020, 6:45 PM

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@zenith shore ask Istar about that

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but if memory serves about them, then they are fairly lazy about details on their own page

zenith shore Apr 29, 2020, 6:53 PM

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I agree, i did attempt to ask, I got more or less a generic lazy reply....

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so I decided I may look at silverstone as I have had a few cases from them in the past and pictures are clear enough to make the decisions I want to make

tender root Apr 29, 2020, 7:11 PM

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you could also look at older HP rack cases

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or the ones that supermicro uses ..

zenith shore Apr 29, 2020, 8:05 PM

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would they take a standard mainboard IO shield?

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I also been looking at some super micro cases as well

tender root Apr 29, 2020, 8:08 PM

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i dont see why they wouldnt

zenith shore Apr 29, 2020, 9:20 PM

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ok

buoyant breach Apr 29, 2020, 11:25 PM

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Hey i'm trying to build my first pc and i'm not sure what kind of case to get

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does anyone have any recommendations?

eager monolith Apr 29, 2020, 11:29 PM

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I really like the ROG helios looks wise

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https://www.asus.com/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-Strix-Helios/

buoyant breach Apr 29, 2020, 11:30 PM

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That is a nice case but 200 seems pretty steep for a case

eager monolith Apr 29, 2020, 11:31 PM

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It's big and made of metal. But yeah, pricey

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I'd suggest Crystal Series 680X but it's more

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Maybe like a themaltake case? I've heard good things about those

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https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Motherboard-Addressable-Pre-Installed-CA-1Q5-00M1WN-00/dp/B084RSCFD4
$116

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Thermaltake S300 Tempered Glass - $80 on amazon
Thermaltake S100 Tempered Glass - $60 on amazon

steel pasture Apr 29, 2020, 11:35 PM

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Is an enermax 650 gold not a good high end gaming PSU? I was recommended it from here. Just asking because when I try play high end games it just shuts off without warning, its not a bsod

elfin trout Apr 29, 2020, 11:37 PM

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@steel pasture gotta say the exact model, I assume enermax revolution d.f, which is a great PSU.

steel pasture Apr 29, 2020, 11:37 PM

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Yes thats the one

elfin trout Apr 29, 2020, 11:37 PM

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Because the brand has bad reputation, but they do make a few good/great PSUs.

steel pasture Apr 29, 2020, 11:38 PM

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I see, so should I get a new PSU?

elfin trout Apr 29, 2020, 11:39 PM

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are you sure it's a PSU issue?

steel pasture Apr 29, 2020, 11:40 PM

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Im unsure, but my friends are telling me thats most likely the cause. It doesnt give a warning, no bsod, just shuts off and doesnt attempt to start back up

elfin trout Apr 29, 2020, 11:41 PM

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People like to blame PSU failure, since that explains a lot of things, but it's usually very rare to have PSU failure.

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That unit should be more than enough for a high end system.

steel pasture Apr 29, 2020, 11:43 PM

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M9whZf

System Builder

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That is my current build,

elfin trout Apr 29, 2020, 11:43 PM

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I was just checking, but the enermax d.f should have no problem at all.

📎 unknown.png

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Anyways, can you try running a game with task manager or something you can watch open?

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and see the behavior leading up to the crash?

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:06 AM

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@elfin trout everything looked good % and temp wise, i tried playing black desert online however after the first cutscene of creating a character immediatly after the cutscene was done it dies

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I only understand a little bit of event viewer but im not getting enough info to understand why the critical level (kernel-power) happened

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looked at the inside of my pc and everthing is nice and tight to the appropriate manner

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I'll try to run the game again on a slightly lower setting

tender root Apr 30, 2020, 12:09 AM

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you certain ALL the power plugs are plugged in @steel pasture ?

dire badger Apr 30, 2020, 12:10 AM

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Hello I don’t know much about PCs and I need a decent case anybody have recomendations?

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:11 AM

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Budget?

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:12 AM

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Correct I’m certain, I just recieved a bsod one moment

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machine check exception was the stopcode

dire badger Apr 30, 2020, 12:14 AM

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No more than I’d say 110

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I’m going for a fairly cheap build

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:15 AM

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@steel pasture check drivers, make sure to update them all

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aw damn CM H500 is out of stock

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I love that case

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lets see

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P400a should be pretty good @dire badger

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Phanteks

dire badger Apr 30, 2020, 12:17 AM

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Thank you

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@elfin trout I hate to bother you but could I send you a pm of the parts I want to buy and you tell me if it’s okay or if something won’t work good together?

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:20 AM

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@elfin trout Im unsure of what else to update I have done the following:
-Windows updates
-graphics card
-checked each driver manually

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Havent checked the bios though

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:20 AM

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@dire badger go ahead

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Kappa, I was suggesting that as that is a possibility for BSODs, but have you OCed anything?

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:22 AM

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No I never oc'd I did do the EZ wizard for gaming though thats the only thing i touched past load order when first starting the PC

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:23 AM

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Might want to un-do whatever that is lol

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no idea what it is :p

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:24 AM

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gotcha its supposed to improve cpu and ram based on what it said

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:24 AM

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yea... lets try without it.

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:24 AM

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kk

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one moment

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so lesson taught dont use the EZ wizard which DID OC a lot of stuff

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lets see if I can run the game now

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:29 AM

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Yea, lets see.

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:37 AM

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Ok that fixed it

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ive gotten further than the cutscene now

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and it ALWAYS died at the end of it

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:37 AM

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interesting lol

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Try a stress test for stuff still

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Like prime95

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:38 AM

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I will try that then

tender root Apr 30, 2020, 12:38 AM

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@steel pasture would you say that you have learned to question what a button does, BEFORE you press it, might be a good idea? :)

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:38 AM

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lol yes ))

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lesson learned

tender root Apr 30, 2020, 12:38 AM

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good :)

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:39 AM

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Thanks again guys!

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:39 AM

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You're welcome, but make sure still to stress test stuff in case there's other issues.

steel pasture Apr 30, 2020, 12:39 AM

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Yes i will in a moment

elfin trout Apr 30, 2020, 12:42 AM

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(You can use prime95 for CPU, and furmark for GPU if you don't have any stress tests that you know)

alpine fox Apr 30, 2020, 5:44 AM

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Man, I hope the Phanteks case I was eyeing comes back into stock.

scenic lance Apr 30, 2020, 9:19 PM

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any great looking all white mid-size towers?

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already know about the NZXT cases so anything else but them

tender root Apr 30, 2020, 9:20 PM

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@scenic lance Fractal Design does some

eager monolith Apr 30, 2020, 11:08 PM

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@scenic lance Spec Omega RGB looks pretty epic. Not very fun to work with and small tho

fringe holly Apr 30, 2020, 11:10 PM

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does anyone know of a place where I can buy a new/lightly used NZXT S340 Elite?

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i just missed my chance to buy one a long time ago and i would sincerely love one

eager monolith Apr 30, 2020, 11:10 PM

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Check eBay...

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/NZXT-S340-Elite-Black-BLUE-TG-Mid-Tower-Case-CA-S340W-B5-500W-PSU-MPX5001ACAAW/383104364151?hash=item5932ccae77:g:ecgAAOSwEwFdVKyP

lofty pewter Apr 30, 2020, 11:13 PM

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Cooling perf of that is quite bad and I wouldnt recommend it

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bad airflow basicaly

eager monolith Apr 30, 2020, 11:27 PM

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The NZXT you mean?

lofty pewter May 1, 2020, 12:22 AM

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yes

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S340 Elite

warped sigil May 1, 2020, 2:08 AM

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Has anyone here used a Metallic Gear Neo Air ATX?

golden kestrel May 1, 2020, 8:27 PM

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I am so ridiculously jealous of the td500 mesh

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I have the non mesh one peepoSadSip

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I think it will actually be the best case on the market for mid size rgb stuff

elfin trout May 1, 2020, 8:29 PM

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p400a too

golden kestrel May 1, 2020, 8:29 PM

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I'm a cooler faster fan bay tho

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P400a is a better price but td500 has better features

elfin trout May 1, 2020, 8:36 PM

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I'm a coolermaster fanboy too lmao

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I love the td500 and H500

golden kestrel May 1, 2020, 8:46 PM

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Some of the best

surreal magnet May 2, 2020, 5:43 PM

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no selling here dawg

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against da rules

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what you COULD do is list it on facebook marketplace and post it in #tech-deals

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or mercari

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or offerup

golden kestrel May 2, 2020, 5:53 PM

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can i get a recomendation on a decent 550w - 650w psu thats instock rn and modular

tropic dune May 2, 2020, 6:07 PM

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@golden kestrel i have a CORSAIR RM Series RM650 CP-9020194-NA 650W, currently in stock and $115

golden kestrel May 2, 2020, 6:08 PM

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I saw that one

lofty pewter May 2, 2020, 7:58 PM

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@golden kestrel DF back in stock
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/n34BD3/enermax-revolution-df-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-erf650awt

Enermax Revolution D.F. 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX ...

golden kestrel May 2, 2020, 7:59 PM

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thx for pointing that out. i always forget which one it is

elfin trout May 2, 2020, 8:07 PM

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dayum its still in stock?

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there was 22 yesterday so I asssumed they ran out by now

tender root May 2, 2020, 9:08 PM

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damn, i was very wrong about that, or rolling stock updates hit again

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IF that one stays in stock over the next ... 3-4 days

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that is something i am quite willing to look at as a good sign

elfin trout May 2, 2020, 9:25 PM

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Yea...

deep forum May 3, 2020, 9:42 PM

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/drnGDx What PSU should i get?

System Builder

elfin trout May 3, 2020, 9:49 PM

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why intel

plain sluice May 3, 2020, 9:53 PM

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& ide wait for new chips to hit market, including AMD's.. should see price drops imho

lofty pewter May 3, 2020, 11:04 PM

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buy AMD CPU, sell GPU, and could get a 2080S. And if you didnt buy an overpriced cooler or RAM then a 2080Ti. Overall same price

golden kestrel May 4, 2020, 12:12 AM

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^

past hollow May 4, 2020, 12:36 AM

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What is the best psu for the 2070 super

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 12:36 AM

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Depends on budget

past hollow May 4, 2020, 12:41 AM

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Under 550

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For graphic card

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And psu 150

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 12:47 AM

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Enermax Revolution d.f. 650w.

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https://www.amazon.com/Enermax-Revolution-Certified-Supply-ERF650AWT/dp/B07PB67ZS7/

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:34 AM

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Should i get the Ryzen 9 3950X or i9 9900k?

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 1:35 AM

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For what

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What do you do

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:35 AM

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Gaming

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 1:35 AM

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Budget?

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:35 AM

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Not really

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 1:35 AM

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(what is your budget)

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:35 AM

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I have like no budget

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 1:35 AM

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...?

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like what is upper limit

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2000$, 3000$, etc?

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:35 AM

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My dad is buying all this for me

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 1:36 AM

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Ask him how much he is willing to pay

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:36 AM

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for cpu like 800 or lower

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 1:37 AM

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Overall?

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:37 AM

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I already have the graphics card, case probably 2k?

lofty pewter May 4, 2020, 1:37 AM

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@deep forum Ill recommend this again as you missed it I guess
buy AMD CPU (3700x), sell GPU, and could get a 2080S. And if you didnt buy an overpriced cooler or RAM then a 2080Ti. Overall same price

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:41 AM

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You really think i should sell my 2070 Super?

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@lofty pewter

elfin trout May 4, 2020, 1:47 AM

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If you can sell it off now or return it now, it's prob a good idea.

deep forum May 4, 2020, 1:48 AM

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I had it for a few months

flint laurel May 4, 2020, 2:02 AM

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in a few months they will announce the 3000 series

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most likely

lofty pewter May 4, 2020, 5:07 AM

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@deep forum you have a high enough budget for a 3600+2080Ti / 3700x+2080Ti

golden kestrel May 4, 2020, 2:06 PM

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Does a 3600 and 2080ti bottleneck tho?

sharp fox May 4, 2020, 2:13 PM

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I'd 3700x

golden kestrel May 4, 2020, 2:15 PM

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Idk you might be able to do it with a 3600x but a 3600 seems like a stretch

flat eagle May 4, 2020, 2:30 PM

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not much difference with x and non

golden kestrel May 4, 2020, 2:53 PM

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Ya ig

vocal talon May 4, 2020, 4:08 PM

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3600 doesnt bottleneck a 2080 ti, 3700x vs 3600 have pretty close framerates in the majority of games

sharp fox May 4, 2020, 4:53 PM

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also it depends, it could be more of a bottleneck if you turn down visual settings to get most fps

lofty pewter May 4, 2020, 8:09 PM

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I see people using 1440p with a 2080Ti, to which you don't really notice any difference between a 3600 and 3700x

left siren May 5, 2020, 12:22 AM

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about to ask a stupid question. someone built me a pc and i'm trying to find out what case I have is there any way that i can find out what case I have without directly asking the person who built the pc?

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its got like a green tiger logo the inside

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idk what it is

flat eagle May 5, 2020, 1:11 AM

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DM me a picture of it

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I'll post it here

flat eagle May 5, 2020, 1:27 AM

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left siren May 5, 2020, 1:28 AM

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ignore the dirty room lol

flat eagle May 5, 2020, 1:28 AM

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I want to say that looks like the CyberPowerPC logo?

left siren May 5, 2020, 1:28 AM

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i was thinking in my head aurous

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how ever u spel it

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spell

flat eagle May 5, 2020, 1:28 AM

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Aorus

left siren May 5, 2020, 1:28 AM

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ye

flat eagle May 5, 2020, 1:29 AM

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er nop

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IBuyPower

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left siren May 5, 2020, 1:29 AM

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ohh

flat eagle May 5, 2020, 1:30 AM

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does taht look like it

left siren May 5, 2020, 1:30 AM

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yeah kinda

golden kestrel May 5, 2020, 2:13 AM

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That would be my guess

copper veldt May 5, 2020, 7:54 AM

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hey

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NZXT H500/deepcool Earlkase RGB White/Phanteks PH-EC300/ In win 101

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I really like the In Win 101 because it is very cheap in Romania

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and a nice case

alpine fox May 5, 2020, 12:07 PM

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... the case I want looks like it has a good sale with a rebate going on. I'm almost tempted to jump on it, even if I won't be buying the rest of the parts until June. It's not like letting the case sit for a month would hurt it.

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And... I sort of think I need to buy one thing to commit myself. Otherwise I might just keep dithering about it for eternity.

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https://www.newegg.com/black-phanteks-enthoo-luxe-2-e-atx-full-tower-case/p/N82E16811854096

flat eagle May 5, 2020, 1:18 PM

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kinda looks like crappy air flow

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better off with https://www.newegg.com/black-phanteks-eclipse-p400a-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811854086

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or https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-meshify-c-dark-tg-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352072

light wyvern May 5, 2020, 3:22 PM

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any cases under 50 with rbg and tempered glass?

tender root May 5, 2020, 3:23 PM

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that you actually want to use?

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no

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(that is my personal take on it)

golden kestrel May 5, 2020, 3:34 PM

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I agree

alpine fox May 5, 2020, 3:41 PM

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I still like my choice of case better. I mean, it's not like I'll be running a 3900 and RTX 2080 in it.

light wyvern May 5, 2020, 4:04 PM

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No to resell

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I need good photos rgb is everything

golden kestrel May 5, 2020, 4:21 PM

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Might be better off getting an ok build quality case and a cheap pack of rgb fans/ strips

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Something like the darkflash matx

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Idk of any cheap cases that have rgb fans in them.

fluid pine May 6, 2020, 12:41 AM

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Wanted to order the NZXT H510 case today, out of stock everywhere :/

elfin trout May 6, 2020, 1:39 AM

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focus g

tropic dune May 6, 2020, 2:56 AM

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Looking for a white or white/black case that has a Stormtrooper (Star Wars) feel to it, any recommendations that will not cost me an arm or a leg, or my soul? lol

lyric glade May 6, 2020, 3:10 AM

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nzxt h510 or h700

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theres always the i versions of those aswell

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and a lian li o11 dynamic is also a very nice white case

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hushed yoke May 6, 2020, 3:18 AM

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@lyric glade best techie

tropic dune May 6, 2020, 3:29 AM

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thanks for those options, i will check them out @lyric glade

timber steeple May 6, 2020, 3:38 AM

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/36xqgJ I got this list from someone, opinions on it ? It’s for gaming and my budget is 1,518 USD @elfin trout

System Builder

half meadow May 6, 2020, 3:43 AM

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@timber steeple 1518 for the entire build+monitor and peripherials or just tower itself

timber steeple May 6, 2020, 3:47 AM

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I need the whole build including monitor but I don’t need mouse and keyboard

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@half meadow

half meadow May 6, 2020, 4:23 AM

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ok

open iris May 6, 2020, 5:19 AM

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so i got the aerocool strikex-air case and this thing is huge that I cant fully fit it under my desk horizontally

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can I turn the case on its side or is that a thing that shouldn't be done

sacred fable May 6, 2020, 5:44 AM

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as long as ur coolings good u should be fine

half meadow May 6, 2020, 5:48 AM

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ds8c7T

System Builder

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that'll work for gaming

open iris May 6, 2020, 5:59 AM

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@sacred fable its open air case

native pier May 6, 2020, 5:50 PM

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Is cooler master mb311L a good case?

golden kestrel May 6, 2020, 5:56 PM

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I'm pretty sure it's not released yet but I have high expectations for it

native pier May 6, 2020, 6:01 PM

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Oh

golden kestrel May 6, 2020, 6:08 PM

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It has just about everything you could want in a matx build tho. Psu shroud, raidiator support, 2 fans included (aRGB btw), glass side panel, etc

native pier May 6, 2020, 6:08 PM

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Yea it sounds like a great buy

golden kestrel May 6, 2020, 6:09 PM

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Indeed

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Very competitive price aswell

rose rapids May 7, 2020, 7:29 AM

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Quick question will the front usb and usbc from panels on the h510 nzxt work when I plug them in to the mother board or will I need a new cable for that

lyric glade May 7, 2020, 7:30 AM

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they should work if u plug them directly to the motherboard

oak pebble May 7, 2020, 6:34 PM

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how do I know how many watts my psu should have for my build

tender root May 7, 2020, 6:35 PM

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simple or long answer @oak pebble ?

oak pebble May 7, 2020, 6:36 PM

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whichever helps me get the best performance/stability out of it

tender root May 7, 2020, 6:37 PM

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go to https://pcpartpicker.com/ and plug in your parts, look in the upper right, and get a psu (that is of good quality) with a higher wattage than that number

Pick parts. Build your PC. Compare and share.

oak pebble May 7, 2020, 6:37 PM

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does it matter how much higher I go? like if I get 600 recommend then I probably wouldnt need like 1200w supply right?

tender root May 7, 2020, 6:38 PM

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imo, anything above 650 is way overkill

tacit wren May 7, 2020, 6:38 PM

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Ya, but it wouldn't really hurt.
If you want to spend more for 100% silence from the psu, most won't need to use the fan < 1/3 rating.

tender root May 7, 2020, 6:39 PM

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(but, it is very much a personal preference thing, because it depends entirely on your future plans etc etc etc)

elfin trout May 7, 2020, 6:39 PM

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Theres also passive cooled PSUs if you care that much bout noise

oak pebble May 7, 2020, 6:43 PM

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aight thanks everyone

tacit wren May 7, 2020, 6:50 PM

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EVGA 1600 T2 is passive until 620W load 😆

elfin trout May 7, 2020, 6:52 PM

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Lmao

tacit wren May 7, 2020, 6:57 PM

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If you turn hybrid mode on.
https://i.imgur.com/WPBalTh.png

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placid steeple May 7, 2020, 8:06 PM

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https://pcpartpicker.com/product/y88H99/evga-supernova-g3-650w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g3-0650

EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power ...

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is this a good psu?

elfin trout May 7, 2020, 8:19 PM

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Yes

placid steeple May 7, 2020, 9:09 PM

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okay thank you

blissful pagoda May 7, 2020, 10:29 PM

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any recommendations on rgb case fans ? budget is around 65 and looking for at least 4 fans

lyric glade May 8, 2020, 1:16 AM

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i would but everything is out of stock

rose flint May 8, 2020, 1:18 AM

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Howdy all. I'm in way over my head with a replacement of a PSU to my desktop. Was wondering if someone might be able to offer up some advice

lyric glade May 8, 2020, 1:40 AM

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whats in your pc @rose flint that may help give some suggestions

neat river May 8, 2020, 4:24 AM

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I have a question. Would I be able to use a regular multimeter to check if a power supply is working? I am building a PC for someone and it isnt booting or even trying to turn on. I want to find out of the power supply is working at all

scenic lance May 8, 2020, 4:38 AM

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Is a 500 watt psu compatible with the XFX Radeon RX 580 8 gb the xxx version?

teal ferry May 8, 2020, 1:39 PM

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@tender root got my refund from amazon for the power supply! yay 😄

neat river May 8, 2020, 2:40 PM

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Same question I asked last night. Can I use a multimeter to check if my psu is working and if I can how would I do that

tender root May 8, 2020, 3:50 PM

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@teal ferry good to hear :)

teal ferry May 8, 2020, 4:21 PM

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@neat river you can, I would use your ATX power connector on your board, you're gonna want to find a grounding pin and connect your grounding lead into that, then use the other end to test the voltages, you need 3.3V, 5V, and 12V

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make sure the computer is on, and the connector is plugged into your board

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anything those values or close to them should be o

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ok*

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so like 3.2, 5.1, and 12.3 would all be ok numbers, anything within .1-.2 I would say should be ok

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if it doesn't turn on then you might have an issue elsewhere, at that point you should use a PSU tester, they're pretty cheap if you don't have one

neat river May 8, 2020, 4:31 PM

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okay because even shorting the pins for the power switch on the mobo does nothing

teal ferry May 8, 2020, 4:32 PM

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yeah I think you'll have to try something else

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a PSU tester might work but idk

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you could do what Naed had me do, strip the whole thing down to just the board and the CPU, try and turn it on

neat river May 8, 2020, 4:38 PM

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I think my friend might have a PSU tester. I will see if he can help me

hollow willow May 8, 2020, 5:32 PM

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is the Corsair SPEC-06 ATX Mid Tower Case

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a good case?

neat river May 8, 2020, 6:29 PM

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looks like a fine case... I would just maybe get another case fan or 2 because its only got 1 if i remember correctly from when i was researching cases

stray crater May 8, 2020, 9:40 PM

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Does anyone own a lian li O11 Dynamic XL? I’d like to get the rough width and height of the front tempered glass panel. Plan to do some glass etching and want to start planning out the size before I get my hands on one.

flat eagle May 8, 2020, 9:44 PM

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@grand ether ?

grand ether May 8, 2020, 9:45 PM

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why am i being pinged DeadInside

flat eagle May 8, 2020, 9:45 PM

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it's pretty obvious 😦

grand ether May 8, 2020, 9:47 PM

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i dont have the XL version

flat eagle May 8, 2020, 9:47 PM

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oh.

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best estimate I can give ya

stray crater May 8, 2020, 9:49 PM

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I think I can guesstimate the aspect ratio from this. Which will work too! Thanks!!

tender root May 8, 2020, 10:00 PM

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@stray crater doesnt the manufacturers site have a manual with the numbers?

tacit wren May 9, 2020, 1:40 AM

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That is a thicccc rad on the bottom.

golden kestrel May 9, 2020, 1:57 AM

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That monster is thicker than my psu

placid steeple May 9, 2020, 2:35 AM

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anyone know of any good psu’s that are actually in stock rn

burnt cave May 9, 2020, 3:38 AM

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https://www.amazon.com/RIOTORO-Enigma-750W-80Plus-Gold/dp/B07DWCSNQS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=RIOTORO+ENIGMA+G2+650+W+80%2B+Gold+Certified+Fully+Modular+ATX+Power+Supply&qid=1588995483&s=electronics&sr=1-1-fkmr0

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this good?

hushed yoke May 9, 2020, 3:39 AM

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i wouldnt get it

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not trustworthy.

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burnt cave May 9, 2020, 3:42 AM

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recomend any \

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?*

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 3:46 AM

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@hushed yoke surprising, that PSU, if new, is fairly good according to the tier list

hushed yoke May 9, 2020, 3:46 AM

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rm750x would be my recommendation off the top of my head, but EVGA and SeaSonic are both good brands

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im just voicing my personal opinion, that listing looks bad to me on amazon.

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 3:55 AM

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yea the listing looks terrible

eager monolith May 9, 2020, 4:14 AM

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@placid steeple
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333591384249
AX860 for $110 (A list)

eBay

Corsair AX860 Modular Power Supply Unit (PSU) with Cables. Tested

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Corsair AX860 Modular Power Supply Unit (PSU) with Cables. Tested at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Another a-list for $80 (evga 1300 watt modular)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123667595325

eBay

EVGA Supernova 1300w G2 Power Supply 80 Plus Gold Modular PSU Witho...

Total 1300W @ +50C. Fully Modular to reduce clutter and improve airflow. Rail +3.3V +5V +12V +5Vsb -12V. 80 PLUS Gold certified, with up to 90% efficiency under typical loads. Max Output 24A 24A 108.3A 3A 0.5A.

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 4:55 AM

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G2 is a great PSU

lofty pewter May 9, 2020, 7:33 AM

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Well, this guy changed his mind a bit later on about his reaction to this. But it is still questionable for P2/G2
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/585894-why-you-should-not-purchase-the-evga-g2-lineup-especially-in-homes-with-frequent-brownouts/

Linus Tech Tips

Why you Should Not Purchase the EVGA G2 Lineup Especially in Homes ...

(NOTE FROM CREATOR OF THIS POST YEARS LATER: I DONT SUPPORT THE CONCLUSIONS I DREW ANYMORE) The EVGA G2 lineup is considered by many to be very high quality, the P2 considered fantastic, but the latest testing by professional reviewers shows that some or perhaps all of these u...

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Basically after a while his conclusion changed to "may not matter as much because terrible voltage for a few ms may not matter" more or less. But there really isnt any proof on whether it's bad or good

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So, questionable I guess, for home use

chrome egret May 9, 2020, 12:47 PM

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@neat river I had a what I thought was a bad power supply got one from ebay direct replacement put it in and still nothing. it was doing what's yours is doing so reading a troubleshooting guide I stripped the motherboard down to the board and cpu and began methodically plugging items back in each time powering it up, so in my case what it ended up being was 1 stick of memory was bad Ended buying this oem replacement power supply off ebay for nothing.

placid steeple May 9, 2020, 3:42 PM

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@eager monolith i’m not sure i’ll need a 1300 psu tbh

golden kestrel May 9, 2020, 3:45 PM

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Why on earth would you need a 1300w psu?

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What could you possible be running off that, threadripper with dual titans?

late bobcat May 9, 2020, 3:45 PM

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Idk, but 80 dollars for it is a great deal

golden kestrel May 9, 2020, 3:46 PM

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Its open box

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Thats a no from me

flat eagle May 9, 2020, 3:54 PM

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nothing wrong with openbox

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but not from ebay

eager monolith May 9, 2020, 4:22 PM

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Yeah lol, just cheap

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Open Box is usually a great way to save money

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Like I wouldn't do an open box cpu, but like a PSU

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:02 PM

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Quite interesting

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@flat eagle open box PSUs can be sketchy for missing cables

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 6:35 PM

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any recommendations for a 500-600 watt psu?

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:36 PM

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Corsair CX550

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:36 PM

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CX 450 is in stock right now @ripe zenith

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If you're looking at 500-600, 450w should be alright

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:37 PM

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I have an EVGA 600GD but everybody here absolutely bashes me and says I should’ve gotten a better one

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I like it personally

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:38 PM

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@chrome iris git better psu

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:38 PM

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My point exactly 😂

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:39 PM

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Lol

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:39 PM

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I mean it has a five year warranty so that’s not too bad

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Ooh @ripe zenith
SeaSonic Prime gold 550w

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Prime gold 550w has a super long warranty and it’s really nice

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I’ve used it in a build for someone

hollow willow May 9, 2020, 6:41 PM

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5RFWDW?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

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would you say thats a good case?

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:42 PM

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Has 4.5 stars for reviews

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It’s EATX

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Looks like front panel airflow might be a little restrictive

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:43 PM

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@chrome iris you need to look for stuff that's in stock now

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Every God damn PSU is going out of stock

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:43 PM

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Oh yeah I didn’t look at anything I’m just saying stuff off the top of my head

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Sorry

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:43 PM

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Like

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Anything from CX to D.F is out of stock

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 6:44 PM

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i’m trying to finish my bike and the only thing i have left is my psu

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:44 PM

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Yeah I get it

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 6:44 PM

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but like you said most psus are out of stock

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:44 PM

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What CPU and GPU you got?

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 6:45 PM

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ryzen 5 3600 and rtx 2060

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:45 PM

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That can run on a 450w right?

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Hold on

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Eeeh I personally would get a 500w

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NVIDIA recommends a 500w

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:46 PM

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Ignore Nvidia reccomendations imo :p

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It's what 65w CPU draw, ~200w GPU draw

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Add in 70w system draw which is average

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:47 PM

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I mean I’ve seen an RX 570 run on a 400w before and it’s recommended for a 450w. I was saying it’s my personal preference... just to be safe.

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@elfin trout is smarter than me though lol

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:48 PM

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225w MAX

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From the power connector on the rtx 2060

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:48 PM

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Yeah it’s only got an 8 pin

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:48 PM

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It's 75w from pcie power, 150w from 8 pin.

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 6:48 PM

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oh and the gpu is gonna be oc does that change anything?

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:49 PM

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How heavily are you gonna overclock it?

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:49 PM

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Nope

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It can't possibly draw more lmao

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 6:49 PM

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Just out of curiosity

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:49 PM

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Pcie 8 pin can only supply 150w

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Pcie slot can only supply 75w

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Like

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 6:50 PM

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it says it’s normally oc

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:50 PM

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Unless you somehow overclock the wires and the slot xD

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 6:50 PM

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it’s the msi ventus oc

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 6:50 PM

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It can't draw power from the air

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The max it can draw from the slot and the power connector is 225w

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 6:51 PM

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alright

tacit wren May 9, 2020, 6:53 PM

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The 6/8 pin connectors have no hard limits on power draw themselves.
Power limits are almost entirely controlled by the nividia vbios and a microcontroller on the pcb that reads current through each of the shunt resistors.

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 7:02 PM

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Interesting

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because I've been told 150w max from a single 8 pin

tacit wren May 9, 2020, 7:05 PM

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That's the rating - but it's not enforced by anything in the PSU or the cables, nor does the motherboard limit slot power to 75W.

RX480's are infamous for pulling 100W from the board.
https://i.imgur.com/6jbiFGm.png

Imgur

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 7:09 PM

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huh

thick vale May 9, 2020, 7:36 PM

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I need a PSU

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Pretty bad

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Which are in stock?

chrome iris May 9, 2020, 7:37 PM

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What wattage?

willow hollow May 9, 2020, 7:44 PM

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what wattage would be able to run a 2600x and 5700xt?

elfin trout May 9, 2020, 7:51 PM

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Can you wait

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PSUs are like all OOS

willow hollow May 9, 2020, 7:52 PM

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would my 500w be able to support it

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or is that too much of a stretch lol

sleek herald May 9, 2020, 10:09 PM

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What are the repercussions for having an underpowered psu?

tropic dune May 9, 2020, 10:30 PM

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looking online: "If you choose a PSU with too little wattage, your system will shut off when it draws more power than the PSU can feed it. ... Every new component will change how many watts your system needs to keep running."

ripe zenith May 9, 2020, 11:46 PM

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so what’s wrong with evga power supply’s?

lofty pewter May 9, 2020, 11:53 PM

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@elfin trout companies that use the PSU cables will go by that ATX rating, but as Forks said it isn't physically set. So unless by failure (like RX480) no GPU on default settings will pull more from the slot/cable then that ATX spec defines. Idk if just OCing and pushing power limit can affect that. But it is at least 225w max no matter what on default settings for 2060(S?).

honest rose May 10, 2020, 12:40 AM

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I my self would go with a 800 wt. I run a AX1200i with mine 1080ti extreme in sli and 19 7860x w 64 gigs ddr4 oc

lofty pewter May 10, 2020, 1:42 AM

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A quality 800w+ is much more expensive then a quality 550w/650w and for the average user who even wants to get a 3950x+2080Ti and OC it, 650w is plenty

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 1:48 AM

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$25 1620W platinum used ebay

laughs in supermicro
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPERMICRO-PWS-1K62P-1R-1620W-80-PLUS-PLATINUM-POWER-SUPPLY/313075245431

eBay

SUPERMICRO PWS-1K62P-1R 1620W 80 PLUS PLATINUM POWER SUPPLY

Processing Information. Condition: Used, tested and working.

lavish cove May 10, 2020, 1:53 AM

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What would be a nice looking case with good air flow under $80 USD

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 1:56 AM

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what kind of board is that made for Forks 😳

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something server, I know that much

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 1:59 AM

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23 pair connector compatible supermicro chasis

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tbh - the 920w psu's are far more compatible since they use the 19 pair connector

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:02 AM

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interesting

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is this an adaptor that turns it into normal atx connectors?

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https://store.supermicro.com/pdb-pt826-s8824-power-distributor.html

Supermicro PDB-PT826-S8824 Power Distributor (23-Pairs) For Redunda...

Shop for Supermicro (PDB-PT826-S8824) power distribution panel for redundant power supplies for Supermicro SC826 chassis. This power distributor has been fully tested and validated by Supermicro to ensure the best quality.

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 2:03 AM

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That's a PDB that normally comes with a case like the fat twin, sc846 etc (it's built in)

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You just slide the PSU into the slot and it locks into place, connecting to the PDB

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:04 AM

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neat

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 2:05 AM

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📎 a.mp4

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:06 AM

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smh Forks stop flexing 😔

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 2:06 AM

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This is an sc846 with dual 920 plats - but I took this vid a bit ago just to show how convenient it is to install/remove parts

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I don't see it as a flex since all that stuff - I bought on ebay for pennies on the dollar vs consumer hardware

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:06 AM

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I'm just messing :)

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 2:07 AM

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I'm just flexin' 😆

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:07 AM

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xd

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 2:07 AM

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Those satisfying clicks though as the parts slide into place

sharp fox May 10, 2020, 2:09 AM

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forky with the flex

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😔

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:10 AM

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wish I had room for rack mount stuff

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I need to sell things

sharp fox May 10, 2020, 2:10 AM

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I wish I had a server

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 2:11 AM

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I don't actually have a server rack, I just put stuff on shelves I bought off chinese ebay on sale

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4u is just a great case design for something you don't actively have to look at - air goes in the front, comes out the back, ez

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Most fans, hdd's, psu's, even cpu coolers etc are all modular and tool-less to install/remove. ezpz

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:17 AM

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tacit wren May 10, 2020, 2:18 AM

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Ya, high quality 4u cases are generally pretty heavy, 20-40 lbs without any hdd's, mobo, cpu etc - so shipping is inherently high.

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My very first build bought from newegg I built in some norco 4u with a core 2 duo and 8800 gts 512 lol.
Great high school computer.

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:19 AM

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nice

tacit wren May 10, 2020, 2:20 AM

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If you're looking for something in particular, lmk and I'll shoot you an ebay deal if I come across one

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I browse that kind of stuff often.

vocal tree May 10, 2020, 2:20 AM

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ok 👀

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thanks fam

sharp fox May 10, 2020, 2:33 AM

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yikes

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when shipping is more expensive than the item itself

silver dagger May 10, 2020, 2:34 AM

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fr

vague hatch May 10, 2020, 6:00 AM

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So, I've been using this case for a couple years now
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Carbide-Series™-SPEC-01-Red-LED-Mid-Tower-Gaming-Case/p/CC-9011050-WW
The case is fine, but as of late the side panels are harder and harder to get back into place due to mismanagement on my part. They still fit, but it takes a few good wacks for it to properly stay there. Now that I actually have some funds to spare, should I get a new PC case or stick with what I've got?

Carbide Series™ SPEC-01 Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case

Carbide Series™ SPEC-01 has the essential, in-demand features you need in a performance gaming case, and it’s backed up with legendary CORSAIR design and build quality.

lyric glade May 10, 2020, 6:33 AM

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R u utilizing those disc slots lol

mossy remnant May 10, 2020, 4:01 PM

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@lavish cove I haven't played with all the cases out there, but I absolutely love my Cougar Gemini S, which is around the $80 price point, if you haven't found one already that is.

placid steeple May 10, 2020, 6:37 PM

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any recommendations for a 650w psu that’s actually in stock rn

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and preferably 80+ gold

elfin trout May 10, 2020, 6:39 PM

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@placid steeple no

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all of them are oos

placid steeple May 10, 2020, 7:01 PM

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that’s so sad

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i’ve been looking for one for like a week

eager monolith May 10, 2020, 7:17 PM

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Keep an eye on eBay if you want a deal

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Like here is B+ for $55
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Corsair-TX750W-CMPSU-750TX-750W-ATX-Power-supply/143585150596?hash=item216e578684%3Ag%3AW38AAOSwO9lenOtI&LH_ItemCondition=1500|2000|3000|1000

bleak python May 10, 2020, 7:51 PM

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I decided on the Phantek Enthoo Pro Tempered Glass, although after seeing it I think I want something different. So back to the drawing board. What’s a good case less than $200 with good airflow for a 3900x (stock cooler for now) and rtx2080super EVGA gaming black.

hollow willow May 10, 2020, 7:58 PM

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Yea eBay is good just gotta be a little careful cause things might not work

vague hatch May 10, 2020, 9:20 PM

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Sorry for not answering Randall. I do use them sometimes, but if it's something that needs to go I can manage

lyric glade May 10, 2020, 10:05 PM

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@vague hatch heres a case on newegg right now thats pretty popular and still has 2 disc slots

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https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-focus-g-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352069?item=N82E16811352069&quicklink=true

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just a suggestion but a new case is always nice if the other is causing you trouble

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if not you can put the money twards better hardware

lofty pewter May 11, 2020, 12:10 AM

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@eager monolith Dont recommend used PSUs. You have no clue in what state the PSU is in and asking for a pic of it working is basically useless because that barely tells you anything other then it turns on. Even if A+ tier it's possible for a PSU to kill components from being a lemon which puts risk quite high as at used markets people dont worry as much on quality control. So it is a fair bit more risk involved. Then there is the fact that they are old PSUs with probs little lifespan left. Then there is the fact that there are multiple models of PSUs. That TX one you sent is an old model. A lot of the PSUs when sorted from lowest price in eBay are just old models of PSUs. Old CXM/TX, rest are simply bad models/series all together. Few G3s there that when new can sometimes be worth it

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 12:24 AM

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There is risk involved, as with most used electronics. However, to completely dismiss used markets for PSU isn't particularly wise either. Some sellers might list these PSUs without testing, yes, but most of the listings state "pulled from a working system." If you do get a bad one, well that sucks, but it isn't so likely as you make it out to be. You've gotta be smart and make sure you are buying from a decent seller, but that's just purchasing common sense (as in, don't buy from someone with 50% positive reviews). I bought my PSU from eBay used, and it works just fine. I'd say the risk isn't as bad as you make it out to be provided you are smart, and you can save a hefty sum from a new item.

If it is faulty, you can at least get a refund for the item. For sure, it would suck if you fried your mobo, but I'd doubt that that happens very often. I've bought two working PSUs online, and my brother has bought at least three with no issues. Also, not all psu failures will damage your mobo. It is a risk you gotta be aware of, oc. It does hold more risk than other used tech components, but I'm still going to buy my PSUs used whenever I'm in the market for one.

With regard to the older models, you gotta do your research. My bad for recommending an old model if it isn't actually a higher tier choice, probably should have looked at that more

lofty pewter May 11, 2020, 12:42 AM

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You arent just risking mobo damage. You're risking entire system damage. The chances of someone giving a lemon PSU or modded (say replaced the fan without saying and messing up the mod to potentially break the PSU) is a fair bit higher then just getting new. Sure it still isnt that high in general, but it certainly is decently sketchy to say the least. I can like the used market, but I normally dont recommend used PSUs or storage much. Pretty easy to lie and no proof can truly be given for not lying.

golden kestrel May 11, 2020, 12:44 AM

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Of all the parts I wouldn't want to buy used, the psu is definitely #1 on my list

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 12:47 AM

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Like I said, valid point to consider, but you'll be perfectly fine if you get a decent seller. It's often pretty clear if a item has been treated well from the photos. To each their own, but I'm think it isn't that large a risk. It's very bad situation if you do get a bad one, but the probability of getting a bad one when buying used from reputable sellers isn't very high. This isn't wish.com, it's ebay.

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Smart sellers (generally the ones with better feedback ratios) on eBay/Amazon state the actual condition of the item or exaggerate the flaws. Especially with high value items, returns are a mess for both parties. The seller will loose money on shipping both ways and have a worthless item and they risk negative feedback.

lofty pewter May 11, 2020, 1:07 AM

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Thing is do these sellers know much about PSUs? Test it at full load to make sure it actually works at said load for example rather then just test to see if the PC boots or have a 300w system with a 750w PSU not being able to fully test it?

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Or actual PSU tester for checking to see if things are in spec

lyric glade May 11, 2020, 1:28 AM

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yall rly wrote whole essays

lofty pewter May 11, 2020, 1:29 AM

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Well, PSUs are a sensitive topic around here

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 1:37 AM

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That's a fair point. Still, there's a good chance it could have been removed from a personal rig for an upgrade.
Probably a good portion of the used listings on eBay for those are person ones. It's risky if you get a seller who buys items from liquidation auctions or the like and sellers them without proper testing.
But most listings are probably personal. Big retailers who normally sell new items usually liquidate returns

lyric glade May 11, 2020, 3:16 AM

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dont cheap out on a psu

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thats like the 1# rule lmao

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just spend the extra 30 dollars for it new its not gonna kill ya

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but buying it used could kill ur system

hushed yoke May 11, 2020, 3:18 AM

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used psu fine if the seller is reputable and its a good psu...

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i think at least.

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just dont get a cheapo psu with no rating/brand lol

lyric glade May 11, 2020, 3:19 AM

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i mean its not something to get so pressed over its like just suck it up and spend the extra 20 dollars ¯_(ツ)_/¯

hushed yoke May 11, 2020, 3:21 AM

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if its $20 more for a better psu for whever reason, then yeah id do it

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 3:51 AM

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Well yeah, but you can get like new PSUs for half retail

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Like I'm considering getting a used ax1200i for $109

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No cables but still a steal

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I'm not advocating cheaping out on a PSU, just to consider used C or above PSUs

elfin trout May 11, 2020, 4:05 AM

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Used PSU too risky for me

lofty pewter May 11, 2020, 4:16 AM

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@eager monolith What generation AXI tho? Could very well be 2013 AXI which could be getting close to it's end of life

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All AXI are great, but still possible to get a very old one that because of usage isnt good

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 4:17 AM

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Yh, probably 2013
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193413319952

eBay

Corsair AX1200i Fully Modular ATX 1200 Watt Power Supply PSU 80+ Pl...

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Corsair AX1200i Fully Modular ATX 1200 Watt Power Supply PSU 80+ Platinum Tested at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

lofty pewter May 11, 2020, 4:18 AM

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2013/2014 based on pics at least

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idk how to tell whether it's 2013 or 2014 tho without model #

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 4:18 AM

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Still probably gonna go for it. I wanna have headroom for upgrades and overclocking. Looks to be like new and I can use the hx750i I already have on my sister build

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Yeah

lofty pewter May 11, 2020, 4:18 AM

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but def not 2018 cuz not grey labeled

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 4:19 AM

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75-00084 is model

thorny shell May 11, 2020, 4:19 AM

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yo what up my broskis

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 4:19 AM

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Sup

scenic lance May 11, 2020, 9:02 AM

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Difference

vocal tree May 11, 2020, 11:44 AM

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Uh oh

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Thermaltake Smart

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Hei save me from the Smart

vocal talon May 11, 2020, 2:50 PM

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thermaltake smart arent really great

flat eagle May 11, 2020, 2:56 PM

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don't cheap out on psu

sharp fox May 11, 2020, 2:56 PM

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never

elfin trout May 11, 2020, 3:00 PM

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neva

flat eagle May 11, 2020, 3:06 PM

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eva

golden kestrel May 11, 2020, 3:09 PM

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notsofastblob

chrome iris May 11, 2020, 3:53 PM

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I'm gonna get yelled at for asking, but is the Antec Value Power Plus 500w a decent enough power supply?

silver dagger May 11, 2020, 3:54 PM

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for what parts?

chrome iris May 11, 2020, 3:55 PM

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Eh depends. CPU is gonna be i7-930, GPU will be one of these three: RX 470, RX 570, r9 280

silver dagger May 11, 2020, 3:59 PM

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yeah i think it should be, u might want to double check with someone else just to be sure

eager monolith May 11, 2020, 4:00 PM

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It's not on the tier list...

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And the value in the name doesn't inspire confidence in its quality

elfin trout May 11, 2020, 4:07 PM

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It's on the tier list.

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vp-p

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Tier D

chrome iris May 11, 2020, 4:11 PM

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I actually talked with Jonnyguru himself, listing a bunch of power supplies in my budget, (such as random EVGA 80+ and 80+ bronze, Thermaltake smart (Which I know is bad) and a few others along with the Antec VP plus) and he said the Antec was the "least offensive" power supply I listed and would be okay to power a system like mine

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I'm just coming here as a final recommendation to see if it will be okay in a system like the one I have listed

sharp fox May 11, 2020, 4:13 PM

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tier d

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very nice

elfin trout May 11, 2020, 4:14 PM

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least offensive is uh

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yea

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lmao

willow hollow May 11, 2020, 4:14 PM

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can u maybe go for corsair cv450 maybe?

chrome iris May 11, 2020, 4:16 PM

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This is going in a budget PC flip... the desktop I'm flipping that has the i7 in it is like $70...

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I'm not about to spend like $70 on a PSU

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I just need something that will last for a little while in a budget used parts system

elfin trout May 11, 2020, 4:18 PM

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cx

chrome iris May 11, 2020, 4:18 PM

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I'm okay getting a PSU refurbished too

willow hollow May 11, 2020, 4:18 PM

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its like 57$ on newegg

chrome iris May 11, 2020, 4:18 PM

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?

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Can I get the link to it

willow hollow May 11, 2020, 4:18 PM

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https://www.newegg.com/corsair-cv-series-cv450-cp-9020209-na-450w/p/N82E16817139251?Description=corsair psu&cm_re=corsair_psu-_-17-139-251-_-Product

elfin trout May 11, 2020, 4:18 PM

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cv is tier c sooo