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metricky

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Can somebody help me out choosing which PSU to get ? I have narrowed it down to two but cant decide on final. I'm choosing between the
1.Antec HCG 750W (http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/antec-hcg-750m-750w-gaming-power-supply-487.aspx) and
2.Corsair GS 800W ( http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/corsair-gaming-series-gs800-800w-power-supply-184.aspx)
Could somebody maybe list pro and cons of each maybe ? I'm planning to use this in my build.
PC Specs:
CPU : Intel i7 4770K
GPU: MSI Twin Frozr 780
RAM : 8 GB (plan to upgrade later)
MOBO: MSI Z87 GD65
CASE: NZXT PHantom 630
SSD: 120 GB
HHD : one 500 GB and one 2TB
 
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lonewolf7
No need to add more RAM, 8GB is sufficient for gaming and everyday job, unless you run couple of virtual machines or into audio, video pro editing.

Antec is the better choice. But if you are not going to crazy OC or plan on future SLI then a 650W will be sufficient, as the card will not use more than 250W on max load (reference card) or 265W (non-reference card). So here is a solid one HASWELL compatible as well :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($96.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $96.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker...
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No need to add more RAM, 8GB is sufficient for gaming and everyday job, unless you run couple of virtual machines or into audio, video pro editing.

Antec is the better choice. But if you are not going to crazy OC or plan on future SLI then a 650W will be sufficient, as the card will not use more than 250W on max load (reference card) or 265W (non-reference card). So here is a solid one HASWELL compatible as well :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($96.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $96.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-02 09:39 EST-0500)

Reviews :

1. http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/03/27/xfx_proseries_650w_power_supply_review#.Uu5YvreIokI

2. http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/XFX-PRO-650-W-XXX-Edition-Power-Supply-Review/1604

3. http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=216
 
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