Need help selecting power supply

Barker123456786 · Jun 23, 2013

Hello, my name is Andrew and I need some help on selecting a power supply I would like to stay under $150, but if that is not possible I can go higher. I do not know exactly how many watts I need and what brands are the best. If you could link me that would be great. I will now write my system specs below.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 Vishera 4.0GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z AM3+

Fans: COOLER MASTER SickleFlow 120 R4-L2R-20AR-R1 120mm --- x 4

Storage: 750 GB 7,500 RPM,

Video card: ASUS GTX770 GeForce GTX 770 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 --- x3

Thanks in advanced

sharkbyte5150 · Jun 23, 2013

I'd go with either 550W by XFX or Corsair Builder/Enthusiast or this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

If you plan to SLI, go up to 800 or 850W by any of those brands.

Barker123456786 · Jun 23, 2013

sharkbyte5150, I was clearly not very clear on the graphics cards. What I meant by "x3" is 3 way SLI, I am starting with two way but I wanted to know how much power I will need for 3 way in case I decide to upgrade in the future.

sharkbyte5150 · Jun 23, 2013

Barker123456786 :

No, that was my bad, you said x3 I just missed that part.
Definitely want minimum 1000W and this is the best deal you'll find right now on a quality drive in that power range.
When you get up into this wattage, this is the last item you want to go cheap on but this is a solid buy.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139034

($167 after promo and mail-in rebate)

Thanatos Telos · Jun 23, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p11050befx

Let it be known that this PSU is of equal to better quality than shark's and is MUCH cheaper.

sharkbyte5150 · Jun 23, 2013

Thanatos Telos :

Good catch, I hadn't refreshed PC Parts and didn't have all vendors chosen so this one didn't come up but I'd definitely go with this one!!! Not really "MUCH" cheaper but still would prefer it over Corsair.

Thanatos Telos · Jun 23, 2013

sharkbyte5150 :

With the rebate, it's supposed to be about 150$ @NCIX

Proper link to store:http://us.ncix.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=66656&vpn=P11050BEFX&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1065

jnkweaver · Jun 23, 2013

AMD recommends one 770 system at 600W and the cards max out at 230W which makes the requirement near 1060W.

This XFX 1050W Gold is $150 after 30 mir. Good psu and it should be close enough. After that you jump to 1200W around $240.
http://us.ncix.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=66656&vpn=P11050BEFX&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1065

Thanatos Telos · Jun 23, 2013

jnkweaver :

You just gave him the same link I did. Also, It's nVidia, not AMD.

jnkweaver · Jun 23, 2013

Thanatos Telos :

Yes your right it is Nvidia.

I am at work using an old browser and it doesn't always refresh. Your post wasn't showing when I posted mine (even though you posted before me)

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