PC Build Proposal *UPDATE 3

Thanks for the Skyrim.

I have no vested interest in what you pick, I just try to make some recommendations on things I have come to appreciate over the years.

I guess you would have to look at the microcentre bundles to see if it is worth your time. Based on other forums I visit, a drive of 5 or less (total) is worth it if you get the 4770k or a good bundle. I am guessing for you it won't be ;)

However Newegg currently has some gold egg thing that is price matching, but they likely don't do it for the good processors because of micro center. You could see if other retailers would price match though.

As I said, it's all mostly experience supplemented by reading.

XFX uses the cheap seasonics, so they are not as good as they seem. I can't look it up right now, but they have bad ocp, causing the psu to blow during testing. I think it was an Overclock3D review. XFX overall gets a thumbs down, which is why I skip it. I don't trust Rosewill for anything either, they are a cheap manufacturer and I would assume they cheaped out on caps too.

Yes, the CX line isn't great, but reliable. I picked PSUs I know within his price range. OP is going for a really high wattage, I do not know why, it doesn't really matter. I spend stupid amounts to have ideal efficiencies on my PSU, but OP doesn't have that cash, let him pick it. I would definitely pick the TX over it, tied with the pcp&c and pick the seasonic first. Even if he adds a second card, that has enough head room, but if he overclocks, he wants the extra 100 from the TX.

What I don't understand is that you are recommending vendors that use seasonic as their OEM, but dismiss pcp&c just because it's sirtec. It is still a decent PSU. Seasonic is not the be all end all, other companies can make good stuff to ;)

"Should work fine". Brands do make a difference of quality. Some brands make their own memory, some just rebrand, some have tougher quality control, some assemble. Crucial makes their own memory. They make some great kits and I have always found them reliable and their CS great. There are many RAM companies I would use, but not each of their models is equal.

Like I said, these opinions all come from experience. I have tried many different brands in different scenarios and some companies just keep on approaching the top and for me, reliability will always win out.

The larger supply would use more power on the transformers, as far as I am aware.
Larger supplies are typically less efficient at lower wattage levels.

i mean or :D