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acmaster

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I'm not very bright when it comes to psu's but i need to know what watt psu I need. This is my planned build but i need a sfx psu for less then 50$. It says estimated wattage is 184 watts but i didnt want to go and buy a 300 watt psu then need a 400 watt psu. I was looking at this PSU but like a said im not sure. Can someone clear this up for me.
 
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Don't buy that or you will risk damage to your system

Tier 5 - Other than the units listed above for any of these brands, NOT RECOMMENDED. Replace ASAP if you have one.

A-TOP Technology
Apevia
APEX (SUPERCASE/ALLIED)
Aspire(Turbo Case)
ATADC
Athena Power
ATRIX
Broadway Com Corp
Coolmax
Deer
Diablotek<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Dynapower USA
Dynex
EagleTech
FOXCONN
FSP Everest
HEC Orion
Hiper Type-R
Huntkey
I-Star Computer Co. Ltd
In Win
JPAC COMPUTER
Just PC
Kingwin Inc.
Linkworld Electronics
Logisys Computer
MGE
MSI
NMEDIAPC
Norwood Micro/ CompUSA
NorthQ
NZXT
Okia
Powmax
Q-Tec
Raidmax
Rocketfish
Rosewill
SFC
Shuttle
Skyhawk
Spire Coolers
Star Micro
STARTECH
Thermaltake Purepower NP
Thermaltake Purepower RU
Thermaltake TR2 (and TR2-RX)
TOPOWER TOP
Ultra X-Connect
Ultra X2 >greater than 700 watt
Ultra LSP
Wintech
XION
YoungYear
Zebronics

 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $18.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-27 16:26 EDT-0400)


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Enermax 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $35.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-27 16:26 EDT-0400)


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $29.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-27 16:27 EDT-0400)
 
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I appreciate it but this is where my problem comes in it has to be a SFX (AKA. micro-atx) psu
 
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It has 18A (216 Watts) on the 12V line (for the 7770 graphics and main power using components), and is a good reliable make of PSU, so it will be okay. You can get SFX with higher wattages,(see SR-71 Blackbird's suggestions) but they will cost more. It is an entry level system, but if you plan to upgrade later, get a more powerful PSU.

 
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Thanks your really helped with my budget. Even though i'm very anal retentive about it being a white psu with the black case i am opting that as my best solution. Thanks!! :D
 
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You're very welcome. Have fun with the new build.

 
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