Looking for a good power supply

Potaternator · Feb 10, 2014

So i've been wanting to build my own PC (to be used for gaming and video editing purposes) for a while now, and through what seems like months of research I've compiled the following parts:

CPU-Intel Core i5-4670K
RAM/Memory-Corsair Vengeance 8GB
Motherboard-MSI Z87-G45 Gaming
GPU-MSI GeForce GTX 760 Gaming 2GB PhysX
Storage-Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB OEM
Case-Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl
PSU-?

Budget: overall around 1300 USD

However I've been kind of stuck on what PSU to acquire.. Anyone with any particular knowledge in this field care to help me out?

Thanks a bunch.

P.s Feel free to also comment on the general setup.

JackNaylorPE · Feb 10, 2014

Id suggest a Corsair TX series or XFX CoreEdition if moderately overclocking 600 or 650 watts for a single card 750 watts if ya may SLI in future.

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_760_review,5.html

Here is Guru3Ds power supply recommendation:

GeForce GTX 760 - On your average system the card requires you to have a 550 Watt power supply unit.
GeForce GTX 760 SLI - On your average system the card requires you to have a 700 Watt power supply unit.

If you are going to overclock GPU or processor, then we do recommend you purchase something with a bit more stamina.

Last week wuda suggested the GD-65 which was like $150 (now $178) to the G45 which was $140 (now $130).... still a worthy upgrade but less so for $50. Then again, you have an excuse while building to keep watching the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvNnv7nh2Es

TomTom111 · Feb 10, 2014

+1 to JackNaylorPE.
Corsair has good quality PSUs for the price.

TheMohammadmo · Feb 10, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($91.18 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1258.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 17:55 EST-0500)

Way better buld for your money.

Tradesman1 · Feb 10, 2014

With your rig, and only going 1 760 all you really need is a good 5-550 with at least 30 AMPs on the 12 volt, take a look at the SeaSonic 550. a little more than what you need (I myself like a little extra), good price though for SeaSonic

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151136

TheMohammadmo · Feb 11, 2014

Why not just get the seasonic mi2II thats 620w. More power so if he gets anything more, he can still power it, except for sli 760

Potaternator · Feb 12, 2014

JackNaylorPE :

Id suggest a Corsair TX series or XFX CoreEdition if moderately overclocking 600 or 650 watts for a single card 750 watts if ya may SLI in future.

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_760_review,5.html

Here is Guru3Ds power supply recommendation:

GeForce GTX 760 - On your average system the card requires you to have a 550 Watt power supply unit.
GeForce GTX 760 SLI - On your average system the card requires you to have a 700 Watt power supply unit.

If you are going to overclock GPU or processor, then we do recommend you purchase something with a bit more stamina.

Last week wuda suggested the GD-65 which was like $150 (now $178) to the G45 which was $140 (now $130).... still a worthy upgrade but less so for $50. Then again, you have an excuse while building to keep watching the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvNnv7nh2Es

I am not as of now planning to overclock, but this is good to know. Thanks

Potaternator · Feb 12, 2014

TheMohammadmo :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($91.18 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1258.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 17:55 EST-0500)

Way better buld for your money.

This definitely is a superior built, but given where I live in the world, overall prices and shipping is significantly more expensive

TheMohammadmo · Feb 12, 2014

OHHHHHHHHHHH ok understood.

Potaternator · Feb 12, 2014

TheMohammadmo :

Not planning to get that anytime soon if ever, so that does look like a good option to consider.

Potaternator · Feb 12, 2014

TheMohammadmo :

My bad should have added that extra bit info

TheMohammadmo · Feb 12, 2014

Lol ok well I hope you enjoy your build.

Blecter · Feb 12, 2014

Potaternator :

You can 2-way SLI and OC 760's, along with an i5-4670k OC'd, on a good 650w. I'm running that right now (along with 1 SSD, 3 HDD, 4 case fans), and it's perfectly stable.

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