What cooler and power supply to purchase?
What cooler and power supply to purchase?
My new pc is nearly complete. The only two components left are the motherboard, CPU cooler, and power supply. For the motherboard, I’m fairly sure I’ll choose the ASRock Gaming K4. It looks like a better option compared to others.
But what about the CPU cooler? I’ve decided mostly on the SilentPC Fortis 3, which matches temperatures similar to the Cryo H7, just a bit better. However, I’ve also seen the DeepCool Gamer Storm Assassin II for only 20 euros more. Is there a significant difference between them? Should I consider a cooler from Phanteks as well, maybe similar ones?
For the power supply, I was thinking about the 520W from Seasonic. Some say it’s insufficient for an i7 6700K and GTX 1070, while others believe it’s adequate (including part picker). So, is a 520W enough? I could either buy the non-modular 520W to save money or opt for the 620W non-modular at the same price as a 520W modular one. Other PSUs in this power range seem to be quite expensive.
So, what PSU and cooler should I choose?
Regarding your cooler, what you say is the top choice. It also relies on your plans. You referred to a 1070, which suggests some heavy gaming sessions. I really like the Hyper 212 EVO—it's affordable and quite dependable. For the PSU, avoid being too frugal. I own a Corsair CXM 650 80+ Bronze, and it hasn't given me any issues so far. With 500 watts it's more than enough, as long as you don't plan to add extra GPUs.
My new computer is nearly complete. The only two components left are the motherboard, CPU cooler, and power supply. I’m confident I’ll purchase the ASRock Gaming K4 for the motherboard. It looks like a better option compared to others.
Regarding the CPU cooler, I’m leaning towards the Silentium PC Fortis 3, which matches temperatures similar to the Cryo H7, though slightly improved. I’ve also seen the DeepCool Gamer Storm Assassin II for 20 euros more. Is there a significant difference between them? Should I consider alternatives from Phantom or others, perhaps similar models?
For the power supply, I was thinking of the 520W from Seasonic or a comparable model. There’s debate about whether 520W is sufficient for an i7 6700K and GTX 1070—some say it’s enough, others think not. I could either buy the non-modular 520W to save money or opt for the 620W non-modular version at the same price as the 520W modular one. Other power supplies in this range tend to be quite expensive.
What PSU and cooler should I consider?
The Tom’s Hardware article I found reflects my thoughts on the Assassin cooler. It seems it would be a suitable choice for you.
The GTX 1070 is a bit unclear. For example, the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING ACX 3.0 is a better description. Knowing the exact card or model helps narrow down the options. Some sites like Newegg provide good spec guidance for specific products, such as the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING ACX 3.0. It’s usually best to consult the manufacturer for recommendations, especially for the PSU. EVGA mentions
Requirements
500 Watt or more power supply.
PCI Express, PCI Express 2.0 or 3.0 compliant motherboard with one graphics slot.
An available 8-pin PCI-E power connector
Windows 10 32/64bit, Windows 8 32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit
That means you can choose a modular PSU. However, not all PSUs are equal. I wouldn’t suggest a low-quality one from a basement store.
Good options include
https://www.amazon.com/Antec-Current-HCG...B006TVQTAY
and
https://www.amazon.com/Antec-Current-HCG...B006TVQTAY
These should meet your needs.
Well, my GTX 1070 is the Asus Strix non-OC model, which I personally own.
The PSU comes from Seasonic, and I think it should perform well since it has many positive reviews and is a reputable brand.
Therefore, my i7 6700K paired with the GTX 1070, both fully installed, shouldn't exceed 520W. This means how much power the motherboard, cooler, and airflow can handle will determine if those two components can run at their peak.
Do you have any charts displaying the general temperatures? The cooler appears to be a genuine nh d15 competitor, and I think it might only cost 20 euros more.
I'm really worried about the power usage of the setup. How much would an i7 6700k and an ASUS GTX 1070 from ASUS consume together when both are overclocked? I've heard that running the PSU at its maximum isn't recommended.
So do you have any visuals of the overall temperatures? The cooler appears to be a genuine nh d15 competitor, and I think it would only cost about 20 euros more.
I’m really worried about the power usage of this build. How much would an i7 6700k and an ASUS GTX 1070 consume together when both are overclocked? I heard that using the PSU at full capacity isn’t ideal.
No graphs available right now. Techpowerup has several charts about the ASUS and its rivals, but that site is currently down. I didn’t recommend that cooler until I saw it in action.
With the 6700K running at 4.7GHz and the GTX heavily overclocked (both memory and CPU with voltage boosts), it would draw 436W at full load. That’s about 520W, which should be manageable. You can expect it to use roughly 50W less than its advertised power. It should be able to sustain around 470W continuously. That sounds acceptable.
I’m not entirely convinced about that.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Mo...s=550W+PSU
is a better alternative.
The Evga price is around 110 euros, significantly higher than the Seasonic. Even if the PSU only slightly exceeds the system's total usage, will it still function well? I've heard it isn't the most efficient option.
The evga prices are around 110 euros, significantly higher than the seasonic. Even with a psu that slightly exceeds the system's needs, will it function properly? I've heard it isn't the most efficient option. Yes, the 520W psu should work well.