Is this psu strong enough

Arjun Randhawa · Aug 1, 2013

Hello I will be building this computer and I was wondering if the psu will be strong enough

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1n5gc

p.s. I have not purchased the parts yet

If it is not strong enough please give me a recommendation of what I should get

Thanks in advance

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 1, 2013

Nice build but you don't need that much wattage to run it.

You don't need that much power , get this one , even this has extra.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $84.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 13:54 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $129.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 13:57 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: OCZ ZT 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 14:00 EDT-0400)

expl0itfinder · Aug 1, 2013

Ok. First of all, what do you plan on using that system for? That PSU would be strong enough for triple and maybe even quad SLI. But i am concerned about the balance of the build, which looks a little "all over the place".

Leamon · Aug 1, 2013

That PSU is much too overpowered for just dual SLI. I'd go with a Corsair HX750 or HX850. These PSUs have this great feature where then fan doesn't spin and is completely silent when not under load. Also they have a good warranty and high-quality parts.

expl0itfinder · Aug 1, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($123.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT Air Flow Series 83.6 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.73 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: NZXT FZ-200mm NONLED 103.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: NZXT FZ-200mm NONLED 103.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($162.88 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1752.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 14:02 EDT-0400)

This build would have quite a bit more bang for buck. Windows Home Premium can only utilize 16GB of RAM, so 32GB is not an option. However, if this build is for gaming, i would suggest going for 8GB of RAM, and an i5 4670K. You are running a Z87 motherboard, so it would be foolish to get a processor without an unlocked multiplier. I change the PSU to the Seasonic X-850, because Seasonic makes fantastic PSU's, and 850w will leave you with plenty of room for upgrade. Also, I added the Phanteks CPU cooler, because it will enable you to OC, and it is nearly silent. Lastly, I added an SSD + HDD combo, because the original storage solution is very slow. Do you really need 2 DVD drives??

Arjun Randhawa · Aug 1, 2013

expl0itfinder :

how about this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1n6hp it is going to be used for schoolwork gaming at 4098 x 768 on 3 screens and video editing (gaming such as battlefield 3)

expl0itfinder · Aug 1, 2013

I recommend against the PSU, the HDD will be very slow, and if you are going to get the z87 mobo, get the 4770K. The seasonic PSU is cheaper, and will provide more than enough wattage.

Arjun Randhawa · Aug 1, 2013

expl0itfinder :

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1n6xa

expl0itfinder · Aug 1, 2013

Ok, looks good. Build it! you won't be disappointed.

Arjun Randhawa · Aug 1, 2013

expl0itfinder :

Thanks

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