PSU question on new build

Brady Godwin

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Hey guys quick question for you.

I just finished a new build and use the PSU from my old computer, a 4 year old 850TX Corsair.

The PSU is making some noise and I had boot issues right after building this system (not sure if it was PSU related or not, boot issues went away after checking all connections and re-seating the ram and CPU cooler).

My question - I have a new Thermatalke Smart 750M sitting around that I can use instead. Would that be enough to power my rig with enough overhead to OC the CPU and possibly the GPU eventually? Is that a decent PSU, I really wanted to stay with Corsair.

System Specs:
CPU - 4770k (h100i for cooling)
GPU - 780ti
Mobo - Maximus VI Hero
RAM - 16GB Corsair Vengeance 1600
HDDS - 2x Samsung EVO 250 and 2x WD Blue 1TB

Thanks!
 

Brady Godwin

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Problem is the Corsair is making some noise so I don't know if it is getting ready to die on me. It isn't a horrendous noise or anything....just a subtle rattling that is more than a fan should make.
 

Dark Lord of Tech

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Could be as simple as dust clogged fan out of balance!
 

Brady Godwin

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I have one of these laying around that's only been used for a few hours (in a different system)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153157

Would that work for my situation?
 

Brady Godwin

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That is what I thought originally so I blew it out really well before installing it (with compressed air). I didn't take the lid off or anything though.