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Die You Infidel · Aug 28, 2009, 12:55 PM // 12:55

Hey everyone!

This is my first time building my own computer. Now I am pretty sure this is a very nice computer, and everything fits on the MotherBoard and all, but I was just looking for some info before i purchase these parts.

1. Will this work and not explode or anything? :P
2. Can i get better results for the same price (around 780 euros)
3. Will this run GW (and im pretty sure it will :P)

AMD Phenom II X3 710 (CPU)
Antec Three Hundred Zwart (Case)
Asus EAH4870/HTDI/1GD5 (Video Card)
Asus M4A785D-M PRO (MoBo)
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 (Fan)
Corsair HX450W (Power Supply
Kingston ValueRAM KVR800D2N5K2/4G (RAM)
LG W2261V-PF (Screen)
Logitech Cordless Desktop EX 110 (Keyboard n Mouse)
Logitech X-540 (Sound System)
Samsung SH-S223B (Optical Drive)
Samsung Spinpoint F1 DT HD642JJ, 640GB (Hard Drive)
Sweex CR005V2 internal card reader all-in-1 USB 2.0 black (Card Reader)

If anyone could take a look at this setup and see if it's good, then i'm happy. What i want to be able to do is play fairly new games on a fairly high quality, but I don't need for example Crysis on highest.

ty in advance
Die you infidel

Quaker · Aug 28, 2009, 02:21 PM // 14:21

The only problem I can see off hand, is that your power supply is too small. The recommended power supply for a system using an HD4870 is 500watts. You might be able to get away with only 450watts, but it would be better to just get something a bit larger, in the 500-650watt range.

Elder III · Aug 28, 2009, 02:55 PM // 14:55

What size monitor and resolution will you game at? the 4870 is still a very good card, but if you want to game at high resolutions you may find it struggling abit with new games at max settings at least.

Also, I'd suggest getting a slightly more powerful PSU - I believe that the 4870 requires (supposedly) a 500watt PSU, and in any case, having some wiggle room for future expansion is a good idea. Personally I'd say a 600 watt PSU is a good size to shoot for when building a new Gaming Computer, most systems these days won't need that much, but it's the future that must be considered as well.

Die You Infidel · Aug 28, 2009, 04:09 PM // 16:09

Cooler Master Real Power M620

how about that one? idk if its compatible though, i dont really understand how that stuff works :P

Elder III · Aug 28, 2009, 05:11 PM // 17:11

that would be compatible, but not the best option on the market, they have a weird configuration with their 12Volt rails and I'd stay away from it personally. What is available in your area?

*I'm assuming you speak Dutch and can understand this site:

http://tweakers.net/pricewatch/

****this is a better PSU, but it's pricey too:

http://www.azerty.nl/8-1073-10517/co...?tab=overzicht

Die You Infidel · Aug 28, 2009, 05:51 PM // 17:51

yeah im dutch so i understand this site... just sticking to english so other people can understand it too

No 100 euros is too expensive for me, im looking at a price from 60 to 80 euros, otherise im over my budget. The problem is that I don't know what is compatible with what, so i can't really pick a good one myself :P I will just ask a friend then, or if maybe one of you guys could help me pick one i'd be very happy

Quaker · Aug 29, 2009, 03:15 AM // 03:15

I don't see any problems with the Real Power M620.

Elder III · Aug 29, 2009, 02:50 PM // 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quaker

I don't see any problems with the Real Power M620.

I read a couple reviews that showed it uses 2 of the 3 +12v rails for the motherboard and then the other +12v rail powers everything else.. Since we're talking just 19amps on that rail, it makes me nervous. I may be overly picky, but I wouldn't buy it myself.

For your budget I'd go with this model, Antec makes great products and it's 69 Euros, which seems like a pretty good value compared to the other prices I've noticed for NL.

http://www.azerty.nl/8-1073-76082/an...tab=tech_specs