[QUOTE="GTR12"]

Change the PSU to a better brand, Corsair, Antec, Thermaltech

Serial-No_3404

you skimped majorly on the PSU pick the one i linked you that one you have is not gonna handle your rig its rebadged 450 PSU, you will have random power offs possible graphical glitches and jsut plain instability heres a review on it http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Coolmax-CUL-750B-750-W-Power-Supply-Review/977/1they had 2 units burn out at 500 watts and never got to its rated power of 750 watts they couldnt get them to turn back on after they powered down either

FreakyDeacky2

Would this be appropriate?

Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V version 2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply

I'm trying to cut costs where I can, so I already brought the ram down to 4gb and I'm hoping to keep the psu sub 100. Please bear with me; I know basically nothing about PSU related things so this is where I'm weakest in regards to this (my first) build. I don't plan on OCing anytime soon so I think I can get away with 650 watts but I would like the overhead of a 750 :P

Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate the time :)

[QUOTE="FreakyDeacky2"]

just to be sure, what were the temps during prim95?

Brean24

After looking around and after the current feedback here's my updated spec sheet

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM$20.99

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case$99.99

Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive$59.99

GIGABYTE Super Overclock Series GV-N560SO-1GI-950 GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready ...$259.99

COOLMAX CUL-750B 750W ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI/Crossfire ready Modular and Compatible with Core i3/i5/i7 Power Supply$71.99

CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ4GX3M2A1600C9B$47.99

GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard$129.99

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K$224.99

total; $915.91

Dropping the ram to 4Gb was a tough change for me but my rationale is its easier to go from 2x2GB to 4x2GB with a gtx 560 than it is to go from 2x4GB and go from a gtx 480 to a gtx 560. Found a decent psu at a decent price (with good reviews I believe). I'm going to get the HAF 922 for size and the fans. I'm considering getting the Rosewill Destroyer casefor a cheaper option. Does anybody have any further advice on ways to bump down the prices or potentially better parts?

Serial-No_3404

[QUOTE="blaznwiipspman1"]

return the card and get a 6850. If the 6850 works then you know that the psu can't handle a card that requires 2 pci-e connectors. BTW you can get a 6850 dirt cheap on sale like this one for $139.99

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=56928&vpn=AX6850%201GBD5-PPDHG&manufacture=PowerColor&promoid=1339

hartsickdiscipl

Or he could just get a better PSU like he should in the first place :?

Turning your computer off is for newbs. My computer hybernates after 1 hour of no use. I like being able to wiggly my mouse and have my computer be totally usable within 10 seconds.

GummiRaccoon

just to be sure, what were the temps during prim95?

ok how do u get 1920x1080 on crysis warhead? (it downloaded before crysis for some reason) the highest it lets me choose is 1600x1024 or something like that...do i need an update or patch

rogelio22

its possible that rosewill cpu cooler couldnt keep up with your overclock, is in it a push pull configuration, if not it very well could have fried, whatd you overclock to 4ghz or beyond?

unplug the pcand then hit the power button to dump the capacitors
but to be sure remove all your ram and leave one stickin
remove the cmos battery and wait a minute and then replace it make sure to really wait a minute to be absolutely sure
then close it back up plug it in and turn on the pc and let us know


also when u reseated you cpu was there a burnt smell in the case did you see any scorching discoloration?

So, everyone is saying that i should upgrade the RAM memory.....gud.....thanks for the advice everyone...i will upgrade the RAM to at least 3gb.....and i am not too big a gaming freak.....i don't want to play heavy games like GTA 4.....so i am not gonna waste money on buying a new pc....i will just upgrade this garbage.....and what is console ports???afzaalvoldemot

[QUOTE="FreakyDeacky2"]

yes cause they treat you like a pirate they should do it 2 installs if at least the motherboard or the cpu is the same np third install you call but thats the price of OEM

GTR12

You seem to be the only 1 complaining out of every user here. And exactly how does a automated computer treat you like a pirate?