New Computer + NGX = ?

[dazz 69]

I think Home Premium would be better for me.LOL! a 6950 would NOT fit into a HAF912...

Of course it would fit. Any GPU will fit in a HAF 912. But go with nVidia for FSX.a GTX 460a 2500Kand a better PSU:Corsair CX600 600W orAntec HCG620 620WBoth those PSU's are actually MORE poweful than that "750W" Coolmax spite of wwhat the sticker reads

[Mean Aerodynamic Chord 269]

Of course it would fit. Any GPU will fit in a HAF 912. But go with nVidia for FSX.a GTX 460a 2500Kand a better PSU:Corsair CX600 600W orAntec HCG620 620WBoth those PSU's are actually MORE poweful than that "750W" Coolmax spite of wwhat the sticker reads

I got recommended this by a Newegg employee, OCZ 750W http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817341049. This is what my cart looks like now:

• ASUS 24X DVD Burner (I called Newegg to ask them the DVD drive question which stood un-anwsered; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204)
• Cooler Master HAF912 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233)
• Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697)
• TRENDnet Wi-Fi Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156054)
• EVGA GTX550Ti (Is it any good? All reviews are very positive and it has a high clock rate, but a low # of processor cores; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625)
• OCZ 750Watt Non-Modular Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341049)
• Corsair Venegance 8GB DDR3 Memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144)
• MSI P67A-G45 (Is my TRENDnet Wi-Fi card compatible? I can't see the PCI slots because they're blocked by the label in the picture; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130582)
• Intel Core i7-2600k (Don't know if I should go with this or the 2600 because I don't think I will overclock, plus I don't know how; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070)
• Windows 7 Home Premium (I decided to go with the retail instead of OEM; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116716)

Is a 750 watt more than enough or should I go with Dario's recommendations? I mean, the cheaper the better. I don't want a modular one.

[MrKen 3]

Why dont you want a modular psu? It's great for minimizing excess cables & improving air circulation.

[ZachLW 37]

Why dont you want a modular psu? It's great for minimizing excess cables & improving air circulation.

Yes. But with the HAF case this shouldn't be too much of an issue regardless of which PSU he gets if the cables are managed correctly.Speaking of the case: I know the HAF is on sell, but don't you feel it looks a bit cheap? Aesthetics are important to me, though. The best looking and most functional "cheap" cases are the Cooler Masters around the $90-$100 mark, imo. Also, I'd suggest a few case fans to keep things circulating (much more important than people give credit to). Maybe a few Gentle Typhoons?Anyway, that build should do it! It'll be a nice upgrade, but personally I'd consider holding off for the release of Ivy Bridge.

[dazz 69]

I got recommended this by a Newegg employee, OCZ 750W http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817341049. I don't want modular one.

Worse than those I linked

2600k and this is the GFX I was looking at: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814130625 EVGA GTX550ti

The 550Ti is not a great card. 2600K = 2500K in FSX, so you save 100$ there to get a better GPU lile a 560Ti to run 8xSQ AAGTX460>550Ti too

[Mean Aerodynamic Chord 269]

Yes. But with the HAF case this shouldn't be too much of an issue regardless if the cables are managed correctly.Speaking of the case: I know the HAF is on sell, but don't you feel it looks a bit cheap? Aesthetics are important to me, though.

No. HAF seems pretty high quality. There is a video there on the exact same Newegg page of a review of it. The feedback reviews are also positive.

[ZachLW 37]

No. HAF seems pretty high quality. There is a video there on the exact same Newegg page of a review of it. The feedback reviews are also positive.

As long as you're happy with it. Personal taste! I edited the above post, check it out Diego.

[Mean Aerodynamic Chord 269]

You guys type way to fast! lol!

Worse than those I linked

Is a 750 watt more than enough or should I go with Dario's recommendations?

[ZachLW 37]

Is a 750 watt more than enough or should I go with Dario's recommendations? I mean, the cheaper the better. I don't want a modular one.

I typically agree with Dario except for one point (and it's always this one point); The OCZ PSUs are decent. The Corsairs are great, great PSUs. The OCZs are great cheap PSUs. 650W-750W is plenty btw.

[Mean Aerodynamic Chord 269]

I typically agree with Dario except for one point (and it's always this one point); The OCZ PSUs are decent. The Corsairs are great, great PSUs. The OCZs are great cheap PSUs. 650W-750W is plenty btw.

I really like the Corsair Darco mentioned. One of the guys on the reviews mentioned it ran a 6850 OVERCLOCKED with no problems.Next up, video card. I got everything on my list except that.

[dazz 69]

I typically agree with Dario except for one point (and it's always this one point); The OCZ PSUs are decent. The Corsairs are great, great PSUs. The OCZs are great cheap PSUs. 650W-750W is plenty btw.

It's Corey who doesn't like OCZ at all. I also think they're ok.... Ken :( Kidding Zach But that OCZ 750W costs more. I'd rather pick a quality 600W than a decent 750W and save some money in the process

[Mean Aerodynamic Chord 269]

It's Corey who doesn't like OCZ at all. I also think they're ok.... Ken Kidding Zach But that OCZ 750W costs more. I'd rather pick a quality 600W than a decent 750W and save some money in the process

Isn't 600Watts more than enough for a 2600?

[jbassue 181]

Worse than those I linkedThe 550Ti is not a great card. 2600K = 2500K in FSX, so you save 100$ there to get a better GPU lile a 560Ti to run 8xSQ AAGTX460>550Ti too

You should really listen to this guy right here.If it's anyone who knows his stuff it's this guy (;

[ZachLW 37]

It's Corey who doesn't like OCZ at all. I also think they're ok.... Ken Kidding Zach But that OCZ 750W costs more. I'd rather pick a quality 600W than a decent 750W and save some money in the process

Lol. And yes, now that I think about it, Corey is the naysayer.

Isn't 600Watts more than enough for a 2600?

Yup.

[Mean Aerodynamic Chord 269]

Yup.

*cough cough* MORE than enough or enough? I just don't want to upgrade in the future.