I didn't even know what a CPU was last week. Please Help!

[Derngek]

Thank you, this is very helpful!

I think personally I will benefit more from the Meshify S2, the only drawback I can see is losing the option to add an optical drive but I can't remember the last time I have even held a CD.

On Gamer Nexus channel, it says that the Meshify S2 would make 37.7 dBA of sound, whereas the Define 7 would make 34.6dBA with the door closed and 38.9 dBA with the door open. Considering that I would have to do quite intense tasks rather frequently, meaning I'd have to have the door open a lot, the Meshify S2 seems like the quieter case.

Maybe I can upgrade to those or something else in a few years, I'm sure the price would be less aswell

Okay, I think I might go with the Corsair 750W or 850W RMx, hopefully it will last a long time. Fully modular seems like a good option for durability, in case I damage the motherboard wire.

I will see how much I can bring the price down of this build (hopefully), might get the 120 to save as much as I can

Have a look at Meshify 2 if you do the bring your own case route, it's an updated version of meshify s2 with slight improvements here and there.

meshify 2 - Google Shopping

www.google.com

 

[MsLolaQuinn]

Have a look at Meshify 2 if you do the bring your own case route, it's an updated version of meshify s2 with slight improvements here and there.

meshify 2 - Google Shopping

www.google.com

Thank you, that's a great suggestion, I quite like the new features of the Meshify 2
Unfortunately it is more convenient for me to get the Meshify S2 though, it's cheaper and more readily available at the moment.

Also if anyone can give me some more advice about PSU I would greatly appreciate it.
I went on Outer Vision's Power Supply Calculator and with the current set up I am thinking of going with, the recommended PSU wattage is 372W and then with the upgrades I plan on making in the future it is 499W. This is still under 550W so maybe going with a 550W PSU makes sense?

I'm not sure what I would realistically have in my computer that would require a 750W PSU, but maybe someone could let me know if they think that's the better option to go with. The 750W PSU that PCS stocks is modular whereas the 550W is semi modular. But I don't want to spend money unnecessarily. Any advice?

 

[Ash_]

Thank you, that's a great suggestion, I quite like the new features of the Meshify 2
Unfortunately it is more convenient for me to get the Meshify S2 though, it's cheaper and more readily available at the moment.

Also if anyone can give me some more advice about PSU I would greatly appreciate it.
I went on Outer Vision's Power Supply Calculator and with the current set up I am thinking of going with, the recommended PSU wattage is 372W and then with the upgrades I plan on making in the future it is 499W. This is still under 550W so maybe going with a 550W PSU makes sense?

I'm not sure what I would realistically have in my computer that would require a 750W PSU, but maybe someone could let me know if they think that's the better option to go with. The 750W PSU that PCS stocks is modular whereas the 550W is semi modular. But I don't want to spend money unnecessarily. Any advice?

Once you start going up the CPU and GPU’s that power requirement quickly goes up. For example a 5950x with a 3090, you’re looking at 600w, if you think 5 years down the line... that 750w could potentially be crossed. 850w gives you that futureproofing, as it is highly unlikely we will pass that. If it’s say £20 between 600w and 850w, that would be worth it to me, as an 850w 5 years down the line, would be £200 or so. Also in terms of the type, i’d go RM as they are pretty top spec and this is the one component, that is capable of potentially frying your others, i’ve seen on other forums, where a 3090 has been fried 😬

 

[Bigfoot]

You need some headroom in the PSU capacity as peak loads may greatly exceed idling or mean loads. Running a PSU at close to capacity will be less efficient, generate more wasted heat, have the fans running flat out (making more noise) and will shorten component life. There is also little room for upgrades in the future. Were GPUs may require more power than a just adequate for now PSU will be able to deliver.

My car could in theory do 155mph but, if I drove it at that speed all the time, it would wear out brakes, suspension and engine much more quickly. That assumes I still had a licence and hadn’t introduced it to a tree. At 70 mph it sits at about 1700 rpm and runs quietly without strain.

 

[Gavras]

Ignoring headroom and future proofing.

in basic terms, if you choose a PSU that is operating outside of its efficiency curve, you are spending extra real world money in electric consumption.

one of the links is 2008 which is amusing.

Debunking Power Supply Myths

www.anandtech.com

What is Power Supply Efficiency and Why is it Important?

What is Power Supply Efficiency, 80 Plus, Bronze, Silver, and Gold and why are they important specs when building your next PC?

www.velocitymicro.com

650 W or higher power supply

I recommend having some overhead, sure less w would suffice but the optimal efficiency range of a psu is around 70% and it doesn't hurt to have the extra power if u ever want to do more, also the price difference isn't high enough to warrant not going for more watts than required. Yes I agree...

www.techpowerup.com

As one of the links above alludes to when your PSU is outside its most efficient area, it’s using heat or just not converting as well.

This brings in the whole, Bronze, Gold rating and also peak power, idle power etc.

Heat is not good for electronics, if thermals are not good, then it’s shortening life of components.


on the car analogy, I actually replaced my pads less with autobahn 130+ driving compared with 70mph M6 driving, tyres different matter lol, now fuel usage at 155mph is amazing, I’m sure the gauge becomes a second hand lol.

 

[MsLolaQuinn]

Thank you I'll definitely go with at least the 750W RMx. I'm still trying to figure out whether I'll need a 850W.

 

[MsLolaQuinn]

Okay so I've noticed that the Corsair 850W RMx comes with an additional 4-pin ATX power connector which the motherboard I am planning to use also has (the ASUS ROG Strix X570 F). Whereas the 750W does not have this 4-pin connector.

I'll probably go with the 850W PSU just for that reason as it's only a little bit more expensive. But if anyone could tell me what the additional 4-pin ATX power connector actually does, it'd be greatly appreciated. It seems that everything would work without it so I would like to know of the advantages of plugging in this additional 4-pin connector.

Also, if anyone doesn't mind letting me know what 'non founders edition' means for the 6GB Nvidia Geforce RTX 2060, that'd be great also. What's the difference between founders and non founders edition GPU?

 

[Gavras]

Okay so I've noticed that the Corsair 850W RMx comes with an additional 4-pin ATX power connector which the motherboard I am planning to use also has (the ASUS ROG Strix X570 F). Whereas the 750W does not have this 4-pin connector.

I'll probably go with the 850W PSU just for that reason as it's only a little bit more expensive. But if anyone could tell me what the additional 4-pin ATX power connector actually does, it'd be greatly appreciated. It seems that everything would work without it so I would like to know of the advantages of plugging in this additional 4-pin connector.

Also, if anyone doesn't mind letting me know what 'non founders edition' means for the 6GB Nvidia Geforce RTX 2060, that'd be great also. What's the difference between founders and non founders edition GPU?

A founders edition card is basically a commercial version of the Reference card.

The Reference card being the Nvidia / AMD card that is passed to other manufacturers so they can produce their own versions.

Nvidia / AMD may or may not tweak the Founders Edition card, just think of it as NVidia / AMD’s first version released to public.