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550W or 650W PSU for my new build?

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May 23, 2013 5:41:46 PM

Hi guys, here is the build I am looking to power:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/nicholls63/saved/1DtX

I was originally going to purchase the XFX 550W (hence why it is in my build), but NCIX.ca went out of stock and I can no longer get it for a reasonable price. When talking to the salesman, he recommended for me to get a 650W instead.

I am looking to overclock my build (probably a mild overclock), and don't really plan on doing SLI. Should I go 550W or 650W?

A few PSU's I am looking at right now are:

[XFX 650W PRO650W Core Edition] $65
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?affiliateid=7474144&sku=59...

[Corsair Enthusiast Series VX550 550W] $55
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=3...

[Corsair Builder Series Modular CX600M 600W] $65
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=3...

What do you guys think?

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May 23, 2013 5:46:08 PM

550W should be enough if you don't plan on doing SLI.
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May 23, 2013 5:49:12 PM

I'd go with the VX550, it can provide plenty of power for that build, even overclocked.
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