Please help with choosing a PSU

AMDHero · May 16, 2013

I have the current setup http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/XKzB just need a PSU and a case please help Im a complete noob

AMD FX-8150 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor (Planning on clocking it to 4.2ghz)

Antec KUHLER H2O 920 110.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard

KFA2 GeForce GTX 660 EX OC (Minimum 450W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 24A)

G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

PS I would like to be able to add an additional card or upgrade the cpu to 8320 or higher in the future, just would like to have that option

bigcyco1 · May 16, 2013

Here you go bud.

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case (£89.98 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£71.98 @ Dabs)
Total: £161.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-17 00:19 BST+0100)

marshallbradley · May 16, 2013

Hi there,

The above recommendations are perfect for you.

About your build though:

- Don't go for an FX-8150, it's last generation/old tech. An FX-8350 would be good (but more expensive). If you want to stick to your current budget, go with an FX-8320. It's £20 cheaper, and is only 0.1Ghz slower, but will still be much faster in reality due to being on newer architecture: FX-8320.

- Is there any reason you're going for an ASUS Sabertooth, when something like the ASRock Extreme3 has very similar features, for £50 less? Here's the board: ASRock Extreme3.

- When you say "add another card" do you wish to have a power supply which is capable of lasting through this upgrade or not? If so, 650W won't be enough, and you should perhaps consider something higher end in the 750-850W range. I would recommend against SLing GTX 660s though, esp. if you plan to do it far in the future, single card solutions are always preferable when possible.

- Check out the Noctua NH-D14 as an alternative to that liquid cooling loop. Pre-filled loops are (for the most part) overpriced and under-perform when compared to high end air coolers.

M

Goodeggray · May 16, 2013

Stick with well known brands like Seasonic, Corsaic Antec and XFX and go to RealHardTechx.com and check the psu review data base. Seems like a 600 to 800 watt psu will fit your needs.

JackNaylorPE · May 16, 2013

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-660/specifications

450 watts for 1st card, 140 watts for 2nd

That's 590 + figure 25% of cards rating in watts per card for overclocking or about 35 x 2 + 590 or 660 watts

A 650 - 750 would be fine

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553016
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151106
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817116018
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817116019
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

AMDHero · May 20, 2013

thanks everyone

bigcyco1 · May 20, 2013

No problem.You're welcome!

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