04-2-2013, 12:53 PM
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Re: Building a new rig, need help
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Originally Posted by FissionMailed1
If I were you I would wait until June until you start a new build. The reason being is that Intel plans to roll out a new series of CPUs (Haswell) and they require a different socket from the motherboard you chose. Additionally, If you don't plan on SLI/CrossFireX, you could tone down the power supply wattage quite a bit and save some money as well (say, to 450 watts, perhaps even more).
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No 450 watts is cutting it a bit too close. I would recommend 650W more than anything.
Also i7's are set to last you probably about two years. By that time Intel will probably be rolling out another new product of some sort so it wouldn't really matter when he upgrades.
Last edited by Tyson ultima; 04-2-2013 at 12:55 PM..
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