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Choosing the right PSU for a GTX 760?

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October 21, 2013 5:22:47 PM

Hello, I recently purchased an EVGA GTX 760 (the 250$ variant). It's all part of a computer I'm building. Next thing I'm looking to buy is a power supply; my question is this: I found a 600Watt Thermaltake supply that has the right connectors I need for all my components, however after further research I found it was bad for cable management and not the go-to company for PSU's.

After some more research I decided on this. http://www.microcenter.com/product/406089/CX_Series_CX7...
Is this a good enough power supply? It's modular, which is good. It's apparently a trusted brand but I'd like a second opinion or 2 and I know that this site is good for these kinds of questions. Just before anyone asks/recommends a PSU for it; No, I am not going to SLI my card, or OC past factory settings.

If you need the rest of the specs I'm throwing in I'll link them below (Also, just an overall compatibility review of these would be nice. I'm set in stone on the CPU, and GPU, but I'm open to suggestions on my Motherboard, RAM, HDD, PSU, and case. All my peripherals I have handy in my house, as well as Windows 7.

Processor:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/388577/Core_i5_3570K...

Motherboard:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/387554/Z77_Extreme4_...

RAM:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/385180/Ballistix_Tac...(PC3-12800)_CL8_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_8GB_Memory_Modules)

Case (Suggestions here are much appreciated):
http://www.microcenter.com/product/415048/Carbide_Serie...(Open_Box)

HDD:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/334293/Barracuda_1TB...

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October 21, 2013 5:43:32 PM

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

As it says on the page, 500W is more than enough, though i would recommend not going for a CX PSU if the rig is for gaming, which apparently it is.

I would recommend this PSU

OCZ ZT 650W Fully Modular Power Supply
http://www.microcenter.com/product/377235/ZT_Series_650...

It comes cheaper, is fully modular and has a certified review and brand. And don't worry about the wattage, as you will be easily doing good.

Here's the review in case you want to read it yourself.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/ocz_zt_650w_power_...
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October 21, 2013 5:55:10 PM

Forgive my ignorance in this question if it seems so, but I need at least 2 6-pin connectors and 1 8-pin connector. I'm not very familiar with modular PSU's so I don't exactly know what to get. The card came with 2 converter-esque cables. One takes 2 molex into a 6-pin, the other turns 2 6-pins into an 8-pin. Will those work?

Thanks for your help.
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October 21, 2013 6:17:46 PM

I would say so, yes. Good luck for the build.
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October 22, 2013 4:07:58 AM

Seasonic or Corsair. They have blurred competition.
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October 23, 2013 5:51:26 AM

Thanks for all the help guys, I've now decided on a 600 watt modular supply from Corsair.
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October 23, 2013 5:51:29 AM

Thanks for all the help guys, I've now decided on a 600 watt modular supply from Corsair.
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October 23, 2013 1:18:59 PM

I would recommend higher wattage if thats a CX series
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October 23, 2013 5:50:45 PM

Ah yes, thanks on that. I still need however, a good PSU thats under 90$. All the stuff I'm getting I will not OC, or SLI. Any more recommendations?
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