[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Badger]

What kinda power supply does your comp have?
Though if you get a shorty version of the 750ti, it wouldnt an issue i guess.

specs say 350W

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[Jacksaunt]

Hey dudes

I'm taking a laptop apart and making a mineral oil computer for a school project. I'm about to turn it on and test it outside the laptop's externals, but I'm terrified of bricking it. There is absolutely no metal on metal to short it, should I be fine to plug it in and turn in on?

[Bisjac]

Use a second power strip to cover your ass that much more xd

[Epicduke]

specs say 350W

that would leave only 50W left, should I upgrade my power supply as well then?

[carolcat]

Hey dudes

I'm taking a laptop apart and making a mineral oil computer for a school project. I'm about to turn it on and test it outside the laptop's externals, but I'm terrified of bricking it. There is absolutely no metal on metal to short it, should I be fine to plug it in and turn in on?

if it works in the laptop, i don't see why it would break outside of it

[espio100]

that would leave only 50W left, should I upgrade my power supply as well then?

Imo the minimum wattage you should have despite whatever you specs are is 400 or 450 watt.
My current build uses 400 but I have a 750 watt psu. I know its overkill but im putting beter cpu's and gpu's in it later so I will need it later on.
Otherwise I would've gotten 450 watt.
Also check the certificate.

[shitlord]

i have a pentium 60w with a 970 and 3 hdd on a 430w psu and it runs stable

[Pastrey Crust]

I win! ~400w usage, 1.2kw PSU.

[Bisjac]

Its not just about wattage. Prebuilds usually cone with horsestuff power supplies that are inefficient and prone to crap out.

[carolcat]

oh also, i get to help people with troubleshooting tech and setting up their systems at a big school conference this coming year. it's basically a big conference where elementary/middle/high schools in the EAST initiative program come to show off the tech-driven projects they've done, so i'm pretty stoked to be able to get hands-on with some of the tech. last year there were schools working with game development, a lot of 3D printing (someone printed a functioning prosthetic hand that they designed), a lot of VR demos, etc etc. and i'll get a snazzy vest thing to let people know that i'm important

[espio100]

Oh neat!
I always wamted to make my full time job as the tech guy

[Epicduke]

Imo the minimum wattage you should have despite whatever you specs are is 400 or 450 watt.
My current build uses 400 but I have a 750 watt psu. I know its overkill but im putting beter cpu's and gpu's in it later so I will need it later on.
Otherwise I would've gotten 450 watt.
Also check the certificate.

so should i just get some 20 bucks 450w power supply?

[Ipquarx]

I've heard that PSUs run at peak efficiency at around half power input. So you should aim for twice what you're currently using to maximize efficiency.

[Epicduke]

I've heard that PSUs run at peak efficiency at around half power input. So you should aim for twice what you're currently using to maximize efficiency.

so 700W?
i don't really want to drop a bunch of money on this because i also want to get a tank model with my own money.

[Becquerel]

oh also, i get to help people with troubleshooting tech and setting up their systems at a big school conference this coming year. it's basically a big conference where elementary/middle/high schools in the EAST initiative program come to show off the tech-driven projects they've done, so i'm pretty stoked to be able to get hands-on with some of the tech. last year there were schools working with game development, a lot of 3D printing (someone printed a functioning prosthetic hand that they designed), a lot of VR demos, etc etc. and i'll get a snazzy vest thing to let people know that i'm important

lucky!