What PSU should I take for my future PC?

Guest · Jan 12, 2014

Hi mates !
I'm building PC and wondering how'd you think what frequency PSU should have for that PC (example - 600W)
Specs:
- Radeon R9 280X or like that
- One pick of 8GB Ram
-1 x HDD
- AMD FX-6300
- Asus M5A97 LE R 2.0 (usual desktop motherboard)
Better to have more frequency to overlock or small upgrades like audio card
So , what you think ?

jnkweaver · Jan 12, 2014

Just so you know that is a power rating not frequency.

A single 280X needs a 600W supply or better of a good brand

This XFX 750W is cheaper right now (and is an excellent brand) than the 650W
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750snlb9

If you want the modular Gold one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx

aevm · Jan 12, 2014

Yes, 600W is the minimum frequency recommended for the 280x, you sure know your stuff

Yes, you need some extra frequency for the overclocking.

Get this Corsair 650W PSU, it's got all the frequencies you need.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

RulesSpew · Jan 12, 2014

This will consume about 450-500.
You need a 650W min PSU but a good 550 or 600 can be suficient.

I would go for a Seasonic G 650W PSU.
Great eficiency, 80+ gold and 5 years guarantee.

280x eats a loooooot of power and this bad boy will be great for your system!

RulesSpew · Jan 12, 2014

wow
much choise
so helpfull

It's up to you!
All are good for your system

Swordkd · Jan 12, 2014

If you are wanting to save some money, this is good:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $69.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-12 16:20 EST-0500)

If you want the best within reason, I'd go for this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $84.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-12 16:21 EST-0500)

Guest · Jan 12, 2014

Thanks mates , I thought about one Chieftec model , look at it and say if it's a good choice or not , if not , I will just take 650-700W XFX PSU for a bit more money , here it is : http://www.chieftec.eu/en/psus/smart-series/gps-700a8.html
Thanks for answers!

RulesSpew · Jan 12, 2014

That one is smexy!
Go for it

Swordkd · Jan 12, 2014

I'd stick with the Xfx actually. Looks like that Chieftec uses CWT as it's OEM supplier, which is also used by the corsair vs series, and they aren't the best units out there. Not bad, per se, but there are better ones available for not a lot more money. Such as an Xfx model.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 12, 2014

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