which psu for this system?

Thomas_welsh_13 · Aug 17, 2013

hey, I am getting a pc for the end of this year/a bit into next and I was wondering which power supply should go with this system, but I'm not sure what wattage to get. The build will be this;

Asus DVD Player http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-DRW-24B5ST-Internal-SATA-Drive/dp/B007IKS7AU/ref=pd_cp_computers_3

Motherboard http://www.amazon.co.uk/AsRock-Z77-Motherboard-Socket-Capacitor/dp/B007MHC6K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376788442&sr=8-1&keywords=AsRock+Z77+Pro4+Motherboard+%28Socket+1155%2C+Intel+Z77%2C+Up+to+32GB+DDR3%2C+ATX%2C+USB+3.0%2C+4+x+SATA3+6.0+Gb%2Fs%2C+100%25+All+Solid+Capacitor+Design%2C+Combo+Cooler+Option%29

8GB Crucial RAM 2x4GB http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006YG94Y2/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers

CPU Fan/CPU Cooler http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0068OI7T8/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers

INTEL i5 3570k CPU/Processor http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Generation-i5-3570K-3-40GHz-Technology/dp/B007RUZKK6/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1376785140&sr=1-1&keywords=i5

2TB Seagate HDD http://www.shop.bt.com/products/seagate-2tb-sv35-6-series-sata-6gb-s-7200rpm-64mb-3-5--hard-drive-89B8.html?q=Seagate%202TB%20SV35.6%20Series%20SATA%206GB%2Fs%207200RPM%2064MB%203.5%22%20Hard%20Drive

Asus GeForce GPU 660ti http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008X3CMSE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

The DVD player won make mush difference but I included It anyway. thanks for your help

Onus · Aug 17, 2013

In the US, the superior but less-often mentioned Xigmatek Gaia (it lacks the brandname recognition) is typically a lot cheaper than the Hyper212 EVO. Gaia vs. Hyper212 EVO:

http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/

Unlike the Hyper212 EVO (ignore the URL; it IS the EVO they tested), the Gaia never throttled, although it wasn't always the coolest depending on the fan used. Both got awards, but if you factor in the price, the Gaia wins hands down.

Find a good 500W-550W PSU and you should be set.

Thomas_welsh_13 · Aug 17, 2013

Onus :

thanks for the quick answer and the bit about the fans, I'll check that out. but with a 500-550watt how much room for expansion would I have? should I get a 600W

Onus · Aug 17, 2013

It would be comfortable for that system, including overclocking, but would not support a second card. If you intend to add another GTX660Ti for SLI, get 650W.

Thomas_welsh_13 · Aug 17, 2013

Onus :

thanks if I do get SLI in the future ill probably upgrade the PSU anyway. Oh by the way I heard that a more-watt PSU wouldn't actually use more electric unless the parts did, is that true? and thanks for answering

Onus · Aug 17, 2013

That is true. A PSU will only provide (and draw from the wall) the power that is needed by attached components (draw is plus efficiency losses though).

Thomas_welsh_13 · Aug 17, 2013

Onus :

Thanks!

ill start looking for a 600-650W PSU with 80+Bronze/silver. BTW that website with the fan reviews is really good and the reviews are really detailed thanks for linking me to it

dark_globe · Aug 18, 2013

here are some suggestions for you:
if you won´t be doing sli : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119
if you will: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010

Thomas_welsh_13 · Aug 18, 2013

dark_globe :

thanks, if I do get SLI in the future ill probably upgrade to a better more efficient PSU anyway. by the way do you think that this s a good one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

dark_globe · Aug 18, 2013

it´s a basic unit , nothing more nothing less...
but i myself had to much trouble with CX series from corsair and personally won´t recomend it to anyone...
V2 revision was not a good one , this newer version seems OK so far...

Thomas_welsh_13 · Aug 18, 2013

dark_globe :

thanks I think ill try my chances though. but just out of interest what sort of problem did you have

Onus · Aug 18, 2013

The modular Corsair CX should be ok. Although they are all made for Corsair by CWT, the non-modular ones use some inferior Samxon capacitors that don't like heat and are known* for early failure. I wouldn't use one in a gamer.

*-badcaps.org has some information in their forums about these, and the first place I saw it was HardwareSecrets, a reliable site for information about the innards of PSUs.

Thomas_welsh_13 · Aug 18, 2013

Onus :

thanks, I was going to get a modular anyway to help with cable management and airflow

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