Gtx 760 and i5 3570k Psu requirements

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I'm getting a new gaming computer (custom built) for Christmas. I chose the intel i5 3570k processor, and I'm thinking about a gtx 760 2gb ram from EVGA. As the mobo (motherboard) i chose the ASRock extreme 4. Is the Gpu good or do you guys have other
suggestions? Also, I have a 420W PSU but I have a feeling it's not enough. Do I need to buy a new one?
 
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Why not. Then buy new corsair RM

New rosewill lightning 800w is much better *though*

Look jonnyguru review...
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I actually searched around the house and found a 560W one; a POWER LC6560GP3
 
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LC power is not known as a "good" PSU.
But if it works it do have enough wattage. I did not find any review of that psu so hard to tell is it good or not. Try and you will find out :)

 
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True, but already the fact that it doesn't have so many reviews kind of surrounds me with darkness… I can risk it but I'd rather spend the money for a corsair…
 
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Why not. Then buy new corsair RM

New rosewill lightning 800w is much better *though*

Look jonnyguru review
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=258

This must be good too.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss850am

Or smaller 750w.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss750am

Smaller ones Id look rosewill cappstone or superflower.
Gold units are good.
 
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Good pick! Glad to help :)

 
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I'm also looking at this same build except with an MSI Z77-G41.

Any input on the benefits of one or the other? I mainly went with this one for the price and also the blue color scheme to match the vengeance RAM and case lights.

Also, I had picked out a Rosewill Hive 550W PSU. Will This be enough for the 760 keeping in mind that I will likely overclock the 3570k to around 4.2 GHz at some point.

Here's the full build I've been putting together:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2ePf3
 
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Cappstone is better than Hive.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone550m

10 cheaper is non modular.

Then if this is too expensive look cheaper XFX or Seasonic.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm

This is bigger 750w but it do enable SLI in future. Good buy for this price.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bnlg9

My suggestion is LGA 1150 because it is new and better sound card in mobo + better all the way system (more sata ports) and stuff. They just are better. USB + Lan protection..

 
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That XFX 750W looks like a good deal I might swap out the Hive 550W for that. I imagine the extra 200W will be worth having down the road for an extra $30 or so.

Also, will the MSI Z77A-G41 mobo be decent for overclocking? It's one of the cheapest ones around so I was a little concerned about that.
 
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Oh! I'm sorry I didn't answer, but yes I have. It works very well, the GTX 760 gets all the power possible and the psu works very well. I have even over clocked it to 4.2 ghz with no problems!
One thing to note is that the psu comes with 2 6pin pci-e connectors plus 2 2pins. You can combine a two pin connector with a 6pin to get an 8pin.
Good luck!
 
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