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What watt PSU do i need

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October 27, 2013 1:21:17 PM

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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a c 2397 ) Power supply
October 27, 2013 1:24:29 PM

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.

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Aspire(Turbo Case)
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Broadway Com Corp
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I-Star Computer Co. Ltd
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Thermaltake Purepower NP
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a c 2397 ) Power supply
October 27, 2013 1:27:00 PM

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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October 27, 2013 1:30:36 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
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)


or


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)


or


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)


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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a c 2397 ) Power supply
October 27, 2013 1:31:21 PM

ok i see.
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October 27, 2013 1:36:08 PM
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October 27, 2013 2:32:30 PM

acmaster said:

Will 350 watts push this system its meant to be a entry gaming pc



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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October 27, 2013 2:40:39 PM

EonW said:
acmaster said:

Will 350 watts push this system its meant to be a entry gaming pc



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.



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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October 27, 2013 2:44:12 PM

acmaster said:
EonW said:
acmaster said:

Will 350 watts push this system its meant to be a entry gaming pc



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.



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 


You're very welcome. Have fun with the new build.

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