martin-w
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martin-w's post in driver Update Software was marked as the answerI'm curious as to why you need it. In many years I've never used such software.
If your system is stable you don't need new drivers to be honest. and if you do,it's easy to go get it from where it resides.
For example, it was some time ago that i updated my graphics card driver, don't need to, I'm happy with this driver.
I don't know any driver that MUST be updated every time there's a new release.
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martin-w's post in Strange noise from my PC was marked as the answerhttp://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/292915-30-high-pitched-noise-coming-area
Have you seen this thread Martin.
Also, I've seen it suggested that you can track down coil/choke whine with a small plastic tube, to amplify the sound. Placed close should identify the culprit.
Some dab them with glue to dampen the vibration from the loose coils of wire.
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martin-w's post in Need help building my new rig! was marked as the answerSeems to be a solid performing board at a low price. I'm an Asus fan personally. £93 here in the UK. But you do know you can get the excellent Asus Z170-A for only £116. 20 quid more for an Asus board! I have the Z170-A.
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z170-A/
The GTX is available. H110i is a great cooler though.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/cooling
Pros
•Affordable
•750W power
•Good ripple suppression
•Semi-modular design (albeit, a limited one)
•80 Plus Bronze efficiency
•Quite at low loads
•Compact design
Cons
•A little noisy at higher loads
•Semi-modular cable design seems too limited and unnecessary
Consider that this is a "budget PSU"! Noisier at higher loads... but at 750 watts you'll rarely if ever be at higher loads.
It's very true that you don't require that much wattage. As Steafan said, "theoretically" if it's a quality make, then you could get away with 550 Watts. However, it's always sensible to consider future requirements. And it's not easy to determine where technology will tale us in the future. The other point to consider is "efficiency". A higher wattage PSU can put you in the most efficient range of the PSU, usually 50% load. It won't make a huge difference in your electricity bill but something to consider. Especially as PSU's tend to deteriorate over time and reduce output.
As for Bronze Efficiency... again, it won't make a huge difference in your electricity bill if you opt for higher efficiency. I'd hypothesis that by the time you made your money back as a result of purchasing a higher efficiency PSU, your PC would be long gone and replaced. But if you stick to bronze it's probably sensible to aim for 650-750 watts to ensure you are in the most efficient range.
Personally I'd go for the Corsair RM 750.
•Delivered full power at 45°C
•Ultra-quiet operation
•Tight enough voltage regulation on all rails
•High efficiency
•Low ripple at +12V
•Semi-passive mode
•Fully modular
•5 year warranty
•Compatible with the Corsair Link Software (but an extra cable is needed)
•Modular cables are flat and stealth
•Accurate readings of the Corsair Link software
•Nice looks and finish
•Choice of capacitors in the secondary side
•The fan engages rather late
•Limited functionality of the Corsair Link software because the PSU isn't digitally controlled
•3.3V performance in Advanced Transient Response tests
•Corsair Digital Bridge not in the bundle, but including it would raise the price
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/RM750/11.html