Here is my current build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/15OER
The estimated wattage needed (after checking many calculators) is 200-300W. My question is this: Is it worth it to buy a Corsair HX750 solely because it is Gold Standard, or would I be better off in the long run with a Bronze Standard Corsair 400-500W power supply?
Keep in mind the cost of the power bill, if this would change at all between the two. I really don't need the 750W, but the Gold Standard sounds like it might pay off in the long run (due to a lower power bill). What do you think?
Important Details:
- The price of the HX750 is $105, while the price of a lower wattage Corsair product would be around $50-60.
- I pay the power bill, keep this in mind.
- I plan on over clocking the system.
If you do not recommend spending the extra $50 on the HX750, which power supply do you recommend?
Thanks!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/15OER
The estimated wattage needed (after checking many calculators) is 200-300W. My question is this: Is it worth it to buy a Corsair HX750 solely because it is Gold Standard, or would I be better off in the long run with a Bronze Standard Corsair 400-500W power supply?
Keep in mind the cost of the power bill, if this would change at all between the two. I really don't need the 750W, but the Gold Standard sounds like it might pay off in the long run (due to a lower power bill). What do you think?
Important Details:
- The price of the HX750 is $105, while the price of a lower wattage Corsair product would be around $50-60.
- I pay the power bill, keep this in mind.
- I plan on over clocking the system.
If you do not recommend spending the extra $50 on the HX750, which power supply do you recommend?
Thanks!