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My first step

My PC case just shipped and I’m excited to start buying more components to build my first gaming PC! :D
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Just the case? So what kind of power supply (wattage)? How many power supply peripheral leads?

I know it's just for gaming, yet such things do count.
SW-User
@DeWayfarer Still new to this but I’ve been doing my research on power supplies. I’ve been holding off on my PSU and GPU until I know what CPU I’m going to get due to the demand of parts. But ideally I’m aiming for 750 watts. And the PSU I’m eyeing will have 7 peripheral leads.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@SW-User often the case and PSU come together. And why I asked. Good choice though on keeping it separate. Those that come with the case are low powered and cheap in design. Often only 4, 5 with MB, peripheral leads.
SW-User
Good luck! I love PC building, but it's harder than ever right now because components are short on stock, especially graphics cards.
SW-User
@SW-User Thank you! And yeah :/ I’ve been keeping up with that.. just have to hope I get lucky enough to snag one
Processors are taking forever to get.
I ordered one in January and its arrival update just changed from yesterday, to a month from now.
SW-User
@nonsensiclesnail that’s insane :/ I’ve heard it’s been a toss up for people, either they get it at normal rates or it takes forever. I hope your processor gets there soon!
The hardest part for me is some heatsinks are put on really weird and I'm afraid I'll crush the processor. Lol
SW-User
@canusernamebemyusername yeah I’ve seen some heat sinks look pretty haphazardly but I’d be scared too lol
@SW-User I built one with my first AIO cooler and it just had thumbscrews to tighten down. That one was easy. It was a corsair cooler.
How much do you think you'll have spent on hardware by the time you get it all built?
SW-User
@PrincessVelvet Not sure, things go on sale all the time and due to my responsibilities it’ll be a while before I get all of the necessary hardware. I estimate 1k to 1.5k.
SW-User
Nice! My PC gaming days are mostly over but I do miss putting them together...

 
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