opiatevader

So I'm not going to use a 850w, BUT, I'm going to get something bigger than a 550w. I've been looking for a simple wattage calculator so that I could figure it out on my own. I've been configuring computers on sites like Ibuypower.com and cyberpowerpc.com to see what they recommend for a build of my size. I'm probably going to get a 700 or 750 PSU. That was my original thought until I read the same "higher wattage = higher efficiency at low loads" rumor, thus the 850w PSU. I'd like to dial in exactly what I need for my final build before I buy anything.

It's easily removable if it's in the way, but it should fit. Cooler Master says GPU coolers are the only things that could get in the way

I have looked at the Noctua NH-D14 (BIG BIG BIG!) and the Thermaltake Frio. Nothing is set in stone though... I am still going to go with a larger PSU because I do have plans for crossfire in the future.

Thanks for the tip Caxis! I had been looking at DDR 1600 ram, but thought the 2000 might be better in the long run. Knowing this now, I can save some more $$$ on this build, thanks!

I haven't looked into the Intel stuff, I'm kinda a AMD guy. My old system I've had for 7+ years is AMD and I've not had a single problem with it in that time. I'll read up on them though, thanks for the links to the articles. Thanks for the welcome!

For a long time, I have been reading and researching everything that I could about my first computer build, which I hope to start sometime this summer. Some of the sites I have been looking at are Here, of course, pcMech.com, Tom's, FrostyTech.com, etc. I have had some minor experience in working with hardware. I have changed my GPU when the first one burnt out. I have taken apart and put back together an older PC that the wifey got from work. I am planning on using my PC for Gaming Online, Streaming Media Center, School (going back for I.T. & Web Science or Information Systems) and General daily usage. I would really like some input on if any of you see any glaring problems that could be solved with a different product or whatever. So let's start with what I have planned for this Beast: Case: Cooler Master HAF-X MoBo: Asus Crosshair IV Formula Chip: Phenom II x6 1090T (Black Edition) GPU: Radeon HD 6850 1GB Power: Corsair Pro AX 850w SSD: Kingston SSDNow V+ 64GB OR Crucial RealSSD C300 64GB HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA 6.0 Sound: Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme 7.1 Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120 OS: Windows 7 Pro 64bit So that's the system. I think everything will run okay, but, I don't know, I'm still a noob until this is finished and working properly. Which SSD would you trust more and why? I haven't had any drives Recently I found out about the QVL lists of all these parts and learned that I should get different RAM. That's why it's not up there. I was going to use a GSkill, but, come to find out, it's for a Intel chip board and I have a AMD on mine. The RAM I'm looking at now is the Patriot Viper Xtreme DDR3 2000 (2x4GB), BUT, I'm open to anything as long as it fits under the Tuniq Tower and is 8GB (2x4GB) I have thought about doing water cooling, but, I think I have enough on my plate right now with this extensive of a build without adding in that ball of wax... I'm getting a pretty hefty CPU cooler and my case is set up with ducts for GPU cooling. But, that'll be my next upgrade when I add the second GPU. So, What do you guys think? Will it run? Will it brick as soon as I turn it on? Will I need Wil Wheaton to get a couple of more will's in this line... Other than the RAM, I am also hoping the community will help me along with some specific resources for overclocking this beast. I'm not looking for 4.2 GHZ or anything crazy like that, but, I am looking to get the most out of this while stable (75% overclock). I know that's probably sacrilege on this site, but, I am looking at between $1500 - $1800 in this set up. There's nothing to salvage from my current computer, 2003 Alienware AMD. It's just too old. Also, what are some guidelines to tying up cords and cables? Just tie them up where it looks good or in a systematic manner? Power with power, sata with sata, etc.? I guess that's enough for now. Thank you in advance and I am planning on posting all throughout the build.