Upgrading Essentials

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first of all online prices are higher than local prices - for eg. the cpu is 400 bucks cheaper !

1. Core i5 2310 @ 10.5k
2. B75MA-P45 @ 4.5k
3. Corsair VS 2x 4Gb @ 2.2k
4. NZXT Source 210 Elite @ 2.6k
5. Corsair Cx430v2 @ 2.6k

Total = you do the math ;-) and this config ( read PSU ) is capable enough to handle even a HD 7950.
 
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Interesting. I'll check those prices with my local retailer.

Got a question: What's the best orientation for the bottom mounted PSU's fan? Facing up or down? I'm reading conflicting reports.
 
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It's personal preference really but most people prefer it to face downwards. You don't want your PSU to be sucking hot air inside your cabinet instead a bit of cool air from about inch of that gap will be better IMO.

In other words, a bit of cool air is way better than alot of hot air for your PSU
 
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shademe said:
But I'm not if there'll be enough clearance b'ween the vent and the surface the cabinet's on - We're talking less than an inch here. How can it be sufficient for proper airflow?
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fitting the PSU with the psu fan facing upwards won't be possible on a bottom mounting cabinet and there's vents at the bottom of the cabinet to intake cold air for the PSu.
 
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I'll be getting the goods shortly, so final question(s):
> Do Corsair PSUs need to a universal power adaptor or something? Or can I just use the power cord from my stock PSU?
 
Cilus

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You can use any power connector, standard for a PSU. But make sure that the quality is good.
 
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Thanks for the quick reply. Yet another question: The Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H mobo is my fallback, should I be unable to get the MSI. This is gonna sound overtly paranoid but bear with me - Are we certain that the XFX 6790 will fit that mobo? I know I've brought it up in one of my older posts but I need to be absolutely sure as I will not be able to swap it after the purchase. The card's dimensions are as follows: 26.2 x 11.12 x 3.81 cm / 10.3 x 4.4 x 1.5 inch.

This was my point of contention: I considered Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H for the mobo at first but it seemed to me that its layout couldn't accommodate my HD 6790 (a couple of side-mounted SATA ports appear to get in the way).

Inspecting the mobo's photos, I still feel that way. If someone has managed to fit a comparably sized card on it, please let me know.
 
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Well, the deed's done. Many thanks to all those who offered suggestions :)

Final Config:
  • Intel Core i3 3220 - 6950
  • Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H - 4100 (The card did fit :D)
  • 2 x G.Skill Sniper 4GB PC1600 DDR3 RAM - 3200 (They didn't have the RipJawsX series. Same specs though)
  • Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus - 3500
  • Corsair GS600 - 4900
 
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