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Building a Gaming PC: 10 Things You Must Know
It looks simple yet it harbors beastly components. Vybe - the classic gaming pc as defined by MAINGEAR.


7. Power Supply Unit (PSU)

http://www.corsair.com/en/ax1500i-digital-atx-power-supply-1500-watt-fully-modular-psu

Its capacity can rival Thor’s hammer. The Corsair AX1500i delivers up to 1500 watts of power.

Don’t go cheap on this one. Better invest in a quality power supply unit than risk destroying the whole PC. Yes! There have been reports where PCs got toasted because of a faulty power supply. I had a similar experience where it killed my graphics card and toasted a hard drive. 

Look for a PSU with the 80 Plus logo. They're classified as Basic, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium, each describing the efficiency of the power supply under certain loads. Also, look for a PSU with PCI Express connectors for graphics cards. It should have at least two 6- or 8- pin connectors.



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