Which PSU should I get?

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ArthurAuditore

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Processor: AMD 8320 (not overclocked)
GPU: EVGA GTX 760 (Superclocked version)
Mobo: ASUS M5A97 R2.0
HDD: A cheap 500GB HDD
No SDD
So the thing is that I used a cheap PSU that burned out with my gear, it was one of those PSU that say they have 700W but don't actually provide that power, and the 12v amp was 22, and my GPU requires 30 amp minimum. So I want a new PSU, I don't care that much about the price, I just want to enjoy my games without worrying for my PSU to burn out.
Sorry for my noob english and please tell me if you want more details on something, thank you :)
 
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Some of the best brands are; Corsair, XFX, Antec, and Seasonic. If you go for a TX/HX/or AX series from Corsair you won't go wrong. Getting one of their 650watt supplies will drive Any SINGLE GPU.

If your on a tighter budget, go for Corsair CX600 or XFX 550 for that GTX760 card....
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Made by the best SEASONIC.

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($72.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $72.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-19 19:01 EST-0500)


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Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-19 19:07 EST-0500)
 
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Some of the best brands are; Corsair, XFX, Antec, and Seasonic. If you go for a TX/HX/or AX series from Corsair you won't go wrong. Getting one of their 650watt supplies will drive Any SINGLE GPU.

If your on a tighter budget, go for Corsair CX600 or XFX 550 for that GTX760 card....
 
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Thanks for the answer :D
Is there something wrong with the Cooler Master brand? some people say is a bad option, some people say is not, but I don't know why, maybe some explanation? and what about the RM series from Corsair? are they better than the AX/TX/HX?
Sorry for all these questions, is just that there is so much I want and need to learn and I rather prefer asking someone directly than looking into forums, thank you so much for the help guys :3
 
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Basically in order of "goodness" the Corsair line goes:
- CX (basic)
- TX (solid gamer)
- HX (being replaced by AX as top line)
- AX (top of the line)

They use better quality components. They rate there supplies for continuous load, which more closely matches your real world need for Hours of Gaming, not "Peak" which is for like 10 mins max....
Cooler Master power supplies just don't have the reputation for quality & reliability of the other brands..... (they make nice fans & cases I have one of them.....)
 
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and what about the RM series?

 
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