Power Supply Enough for my new build?

spanishguy · Sep 4, 2013

Hi guys, looking for some opinions as I don't know much about what I need. First time ever I am building a PC. It will be used for gaming and I will be overclocking the CPU + maybe using 2 monitors.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/spanishguy/saved/2jyw

Let me know if the power supply is enough

thanks!

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 4, 2013

It will be enough, but I would rather get this one : http://www.ncix.ca/products/?affiliateid=7474144&sku=59615&vpn=P1550SXXB9&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1190. Cheaper, more power, more reliable.

Marven87 · Sep 4, 2013

I would suggest http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096.

Will be future ready and you will have a little extra headroom as well.

It's cheaper.

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 4, 2013

Marven87 :

He's buying in Canada. The exact same power supply here is $100.

Marven87 · Sep 4, 2013

My bad. The world is indeed a vampire.

spanishguy · Sep 4, 2013

Yea, I am in Canada

the one seladon posted, does that have enough amp available?

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2013

550w is enough , but I would go with 650w to have a little headroom.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $74.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 19:57 EDT-0400)

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 4, 2013

It has far more than enough. 53A on the one that I recommended you, compared to 50A on the one that you chose. If you're not going to SLI/Xfire or anything too special, you won't ever need any more than this.

Marven87 · Sep 4, 2013

Well it uses Seasonic S12II platform, has a 5 years warranty and very decent efficiency wise. However, if you later wish to go for Crossfire/ SLI then you might want to upgrade.

Refer this link http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story2&reid=225

spanishguy · Sep 4, 2013

Hmmm yea, I assume in about 2 years or so I might go SLI =s

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 4, 2013

I guess you mean Crossfire, as it's with an AMD card. But, I feel like if you wait for 2 years, there won't be any point on getting a second HD 7950, it will be a far better choice to just get a single new card.

spanishguy · Sep 4, 2013

Probably lol. I am not an expert but hopefully I will know better by then lol

Thanks for suggestions, i'll think about it and consider

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 4, 2013

Well, no problem, we're here for that, sir !
Remember to pick your solution.

spanishguy · Sep 4, 2013

Yep

i'll choose when I buy it. I will be buying it tonight. I got some really good choices

spanishguy · Sep 4, 2013

I would sincerely like this one, but it seems it will set out to be $100, they are charging like $11 for ground shipping. I am going to see if I can find something cheaper

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 4, 2013

spanishguy :

I would sincerely like this one, but it seems it will set out to be $100, they are charging like $11 for ground shipping. I am going to see if I can find something cheaper

Maybe..... the one that I recommended ?

spanishguy · Sep 4, 2013

Seladon-1370374 :

spanishguy :

Maybe..... the one that I recommended ?

Yea, but I was thinking what happens if i decide to crossfire? It says SLI ready, so would it be all good?

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 4, 2013

550W will be too short to crossfire. Either you don't crossfire, or you do and have to get at least this PSU : http://www.ncix.ca/products/?affiliateid=7474144&sku=59617&vpn=P1750SNLB9&manufacture=XFX.

spanishguy · Sep 4, 2013

Seladon-1370374 :

Ah, i guess i wont crossfire then, i'll just buy a new graphics card if i have to later on. Thanks

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 4, 2013

No problem, I'm here for that, sir !
Remember to pick your solution.

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