My first build but i need PSU help

Carlo Tombo · Jun 5, 2013

I decided to build a computer for games/photo editing with that said i have a build in mind but i am confused about power supply. Basically im asking for suggestions especially cause the bitfenix prodigy is a small case and the gtx need an 8 and 6 pin.

CPU; i7-3770k(planning to OC)
MOBO: Asus Z77i-deluxe
GPU: Asus gtx 770

extras: 1 ssd 1 hhd 1 optical drive

now I'm choosing between an NZXT Hale 82 750 and Hale 90 750

I'm just curious if they are compatible. any suggeestions are also appreciated.

dannyboy2233 · Jun 5, 2013

If I were you, I would go for a Corsair of SeaSonic power supply. They tend to have better efficiency for the price, as well as being much more reliable than other brands. I (personally) have a Cooler Master power supply which has worked quite well for me. However, amny people have complained about them so I wouldn't say that I would recommend them. I would refrain from choosing excessively cheap power supplies, as well as ones that seem "too good to be true", as they usually are.

smorizio · Jun 5, 2013

http://www.overclock.net/t/738097/psu-review-database
It an older post but helpfull on looking at the good ps from the bad.
When buying a power supply buy a slightly larger one in wattage then you need. It give you a little head room if your number for wattage was wrong and for the cap in the ps when they age they lose a little wattage output over time.

Carlo Tombo · Jun 5, 2013

dannyboy2233 :

thanks for the quick reply. i checked and found this the most viable.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139043

dannyboy2233 · Jun 5, 2013

Carlo Tombo :

Yeah that is a great power supply. A bit overkill IMO because no one really needs Platinum efficiency; however, if you're willing to pay that amount of money, then that is a great power supply.

Carlo Tombo · Jun 5, 2013

smorizio :

thanks, i am doing as you suggest. the recommended was 600 so i decided to get 700-750. but since im a noob to building i was confused to the requirement of my graphics card which requires an 8 pin and a 6 pin.

dannyboy2233 · Jun 5, 2013

Carlo Tombo :

Also, more wattage means that you'll have much more expandability for the future, especially if you're ever going to SLI.

smorizio · Jun 5, 2013

CarLo with a power supply there three things you have to look at.
The total wattage output. The wattage on the 12v line and the amps rating and if there one 12v leg or more. When you do the ps size needed you take the CPU max wattage and the max wattage of the gpu your going to use. A lot of tester will post max wattage of a gpu in real world. Ie say you got a number of 650w for the 12v line you would devid 650 by 12 for the amp needed to be on the 12v rail. Most power will have a photo or spec of there wattage and amp rating.

Carlo Tombo · Jun 5, 2013

smorizio :

CarLo with a power supply there three things you have to look at.
The total wattage output. The wattage on the 12v line and the amps rating and if there one 12v leg or more. When you do the ps size needed you take the CPU max wattage and the max wattage of the gpu your going to use. A lot of tester will post max wattage of a gpu in real world. Ie say you got a number of 650w for the 12v line you would devid 650 by 12 for the amp needed to be on the 12v rail. Most power will have a photo or spec of there wattage and amp rating.

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