Help me decide on a PSU Corsair vs Seasonic
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Riel Malibiran
December 5, 2013 1:29:43 PM
So the rig I'm Buying has these components:
i5 4570
Msi B85 Gaming Series Mobo
Gtx 770 Asus DirectCUii (Possibly an Asus gtx 780)
Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8gb
Western Digital Caviar Black 1tb
Samsung 840 Evo
NZXT Phantom 410
Help me pick a psu between these 2
Corsair TX650M 650w Bronze Rated
Or
Seasonic G-550w Gold Rated
Keep in mind I might get the gtx 780 instead of the 770.
i5 4570
Msi B85 Gaming Series Mobo
Gtx 770 Asus DirectCUii (Possibly an Asus gtx 780)
Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8gb
Western Digital Caviar Black 1tb
Samsung 840 Evo
NZXT Phantom 410
Help me pick a psu between these 2
Corsair TX650M 650w Bronze Rated
Or
Seasonic G-550w Gold Rated
Keep in mind I might get the gtx 780 instead of the 770.
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_Vass
December 5, 2013 1:33:48 PM
oczdude8
December 5, 2013 1:35:01 PM
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cuecuemore
December 5, 2013 1:44:56 PM
From a review, the system (CPU=i7-3970X Extreme Edition, oc to 4.8Ghz) they tested draws only 509W, ocing the GPU will be 535W.
So 1) their CPU draws more power than the i5. 2) seasonic made the PSU for the TX650m model too. 3) gtx780 requires the 600W PSU with 42A on the +12V rails, 1X 6pin+ 1X 8pin pcie power connectors.
So I will pick the tx650m, which is more than enough for the single GTX780.
GTX780 review http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/graphics/display/nvidi...
So 1) their CPU draws more power than the i5. 2) seasonic made the PSU for the TX650m model too. 3) gtx780 requires the 600W PSU with 42A on the +12V rails, 1X 6pin+ 1X 8pin pcie power connectors.
So I will pick the tx650m, which is more than enough for the single GTX780.
GTX780 review http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/graphics/display/nvidi...
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Riel Malibiran
December 5, 2013 2:05:43 PM
Riel Malibiran
December 5, 2013 2:05:48 PM
_Vass
December 5, 2013 2:06:45 PM
Riel Malibiran said:
_Vass said:
you'll need the extra 100 watt of corsair if ur gonna run a 780Are you sure that I need the 100w? I've seen Linus use this PSU on a Gtx titan, in the small form factor build video.
@ocz - 750w? Isn't that a bit overkill?
well 'need', idk tbh. the 650 just gives you more headroom
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Riel Malibiran
December 5, 2013 2:09:46 PM
_Vass said:
Riel Malibiran said:
_Vass said:
you'll need the extra 100 watt of corsair if ur gonna run a 780Are you sure that I need the 100w? I've seen Linus use this PSU on a Gtx titan, in the small form factor build video.
@ocz - 750w? Isn't that a bit overkill?
well 'need', idk tbh. the 650 just gives you more headroom
I've decided to get the Seasonic X-650.
Is this a better choice than TX650M + 212 Evo? Because if I get the corsair one I can have extra money put towards a better Cooler.
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oczdude8
December 5, 2013 2:15:47 PM
yes 750W is "overkill", but I prefer to be safe. Ive built a lot of systems with "overkill" power supplies and have NEVER had a problem with a psu burning out. and it gives headroom for future upgrades and additions. I got a 750W psu 5 years ago with an i7 920 and a gtx 275, now im still using it with 2x sli 660tis with no problems.
Again this is what I would personally use, but if you want to save some money, you should just get a 650W.
also another reason to use high wattage PSU is that most of the specs of PSU are listed and tested at ~50% load.
Edit: I think the tx650 with a 212 is much better then the x-650.
Again this is what I would personally use, but if you want to save some money, you should just get a 650W.
also another reason to use high wattage PSU is that most of the specs of PSU are listed and tested at ~50% load.
Edit: I think the tx650 with a 212 is much better then the x-650.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $89.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-05 18:10 EST-0500)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $89.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-05 18:10 EST-0500)
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Riel Malibiran
December 6, 2013 1:59:24 AM
oczdude8 said:
yes 750W is "overkill", but I prefer to be safe. Ive built a lot of systems with "overkill" power supplies and have NEVER had a problem with a psu burning out. and it gives headroom for future upgrades and additions. I got a 750W psu 5 years ago with an i7 920 and a gtx 275, now im still using it with 2x sli 660tis with no problems. Again this is what I would personally use, but if you want to save some money, you should just get a 650W.
also another reason to use high wattage PSU is that most of the specs of PSU are listed and tested at ~50% load.
Edit: I think the tx650 with a 212 is much better then the x-650.
I managed to squeeze a little bit more money from my parents (15 year old kid, no job haha)
Is the Hyper T4 okay as well? I'm going X-650 with that cooler. Is that okay? Thanks for the replies guys, I find it hard to choose the best answer
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pricetag_geek
December 6, 2013 5:03:38 AM
_Vass
December 6, 2013 5:17:33 AM
pricetag_geek said:
For that power load I will go for the gold rated seasonic, or you might pick the m12ii 620w for future proofing, Seasonic has great after sales service and they manufacture psu's for Corsair.gold rated doesn't mean it delivers more power than a bronze rated. gold rated simply means it is more efficient.
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pricetag_geek
December 6, 2013 5:30:45 AM
_Vass said:
pricetag_geek said:
For that power load I will go for the gold rated seasonic, or you might pick the m12ii 620w for future proofing, Seasonic has great after sales service and they manufacture psu's for Corsair.gold rated doesn't mean it delivers more power than a bronze rated. gold rated simply means it is more efficient.
i know, i thought 550w would be enough for the 770.. but its not, so his better of with the m12II 620w almost the same price with the G550.
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_Vass
December 6, 2013 5:42:54 AM
pricetag_geek said:
_Vass said:
pricetag_geek said:
For that power load I will go for the gold rated seasonic, or you might pick the m12ii 620w for future proofing, Seasonic has great after sales service and they manufacture psu's for Corsair.gold rated doesn't mean it delivers more power than a bronze rated. gold rated simply means it is more efficient.
i know, i thought 550w would be enough for the 770.. but its not, so his better of with the m12II 620w almost the same price with the G550.
550 should be enough...
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pricetag_geek
December 6, 2013 5:54:27 AM
_Vass said:
pricetag_geek said:
_Vass said:
pricetag_geek said:
For that power load I will go for the gold rated seasonic, or you might pick the m12ii 620w for future proofing, Seasonic has great after sales service and they manufacture psu's for Corsair.gold rated doesn't mean it delivers more power than a bronze rated. gold rated simply means it is more efficient.
i know, i thought 550w would be enough for the 770.. but its not, so his better of with the m12II 620w almost the same price with the G550.
550 should be enough...
oh rly?? but i still choose the m12ii over the 550w..
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_Vass
December 6, 2013 5:56:05 AM
pricetag_geek
December 6, 2013 6:02:13 AM
_Vass
December 6, 2013 6:06:18 AM
pricetag_geek said:
_Vass said:
yea a gtx 770 doesn't need more than a 550W seasonic(or equivalent qualilty of seasonic)But imo its better to invest for 600-700w psu nowadays, there's no such thing as overkill now, its called future proofing.
no it's still called overkill as gpu's are getting more effecient
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pricetag_geek
December 6, 2013 6:12:01 AM
_Vass said:
pricetag_geek said:
_Vass said:
yea a gtx 770 doesn't need more than a 550W seasonic(or equivalent qualilty of seasonic)But imo its better to invest for 600-700w psu nowadays, there's no such thing as overkill now, its called future proofing.
no it's still called overkill as gpu's are getting more effecient
so youre telling me that if he is going to SLI/Xfire in the future he doesnt need a 600watt psu and up? lol
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_Vass
December 6, 2013 6:49:33 AM
pricetag_geek said:
_Vass said:
pricetag_geek said:
_Vass said:
yea a gtx 770 doesn't need more than a 550W seasonic(or equivalent qualilty of seasonic)But imo its better to invest for 600-700w psu nowadays, there's no such thing as overkill now, its called future proofing.
no it's still called overkill as gpu's are getting more effecient
so youre telling me that if he is going to SLI/Xfire in the future he doesnt need a 600watt psu and up? lol
depends what gpu, but for most, yea you're right
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oczdude8
December 6, 2013 2:08:25 PM
Riel Malibiran said:
oczdude8 said:
yes 750W is "overkill", but I prefer to be safe. Ive built a lot of systems with "overkill" power supplies and have NEVER had a problem with a psu burning out. and it gives headroom for future upgrades and additions. I got a 750W psu 5 years ago with an i7 920 and a gtx 275, now im still using it with 2x sli 660tis with no problems. Again this is what I would personally use, but if you want to save some money, you should just get a 650W.
also another reason to use high wattage PSU is that most of the specs of PSU are listed and tested at ~50% load.
Edit: I think the tx650 with a 212 is much better then the x-650.
I managed to squeeze a little bit more money from my parents (15 year old kid, no job haha)
Is the Hyper T4 okay as well? I'm going X-650 with that cooler. Is that okay? Thanks for the replies guys, I find it hard to choose the best answer
yes that is also good.
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