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300w or 430w PSU for my system? (not sure if overkill)

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November 14, 2013 2:01:36 PM

hello everone!
I'm building for video, photo and audio editing only.. (No overclocking or gaming)
I dont need GPU cuz it had 4k support it great for video editing anyway..
Recommend - 200w!
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Intel Core i7 - 4770K
Asus Maximus VI Impact
Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3 1600Mhz
Samsung 840 pro 256GB
WD Black 1TB
PSU??? -- Seasonic SS-300TFX or Corsair CX 430?? (both - 80 PLUS Bronze its very good quality.) im really not sure it.. so can u help me I have already research for week.
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Thanks!

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November 14, 2013 2:12:06 PM

brunoviski said:
hello everone!
I'm building for video, photo and audio editing only.. (No overclocking or gaming)
I dont need GPU cuz it had 4k support it great for video editing anyway..
Recommend - 200w!
-
Intel Core i7 - 4770K
Asus Maximus VI Impact
Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3 1600Mhz
Samsung 840 pro 256GB
WD Black 1TB
PSU??? -- Seasonic SS-300TFX or Corsair CX 430?? im really not sure it.. so can u help me I have already research for week.
-

Thanks!


Hi - as long as your sure you won't be adding a discrete GPU, then the Seasonic 300 is plenty of power for your system. No need to worry bout too much power as the PSU only pulls from the wall what you components need at any given time.

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November 14, 2013 2:12:53 PM

I never stress a PSU beyond 50% of rated wattage. A larger PSU will cost a little more to buy but no more to run. Think of it as an insurance policy. Bigger is better as long as it's a quality PSU.
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