Is 700W enough for an R9 280X + i5 4670K build?

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LookAtThisRhino

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Hey guys, I don't know much about power supplies so I was just wondering if the 700W power supply I plan on buying for my 280X/4670K build will be enough.

Here's the build I plan on buying without the 280X, since I already own it:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3uerO

If there are any suggestions on other components to change as well let me know! I don't want to have to build another machine for a while. My current old Phenom II x6 has lasted me a while already :p
 
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badboyrog2

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i did a better build for you here
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3vXd4
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.12 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $754.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-21 17:44 EDT-0400)

which budget you have??
what will be the use of your rig?
 
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Skylarz

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Oh wow, yup except thermaltake's PSUs are an exception for what I said earlier.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.73 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $657.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-21 20:10 EDT-0400)
 
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Ah ok so I should stay away from ThermalTake for power supplies.



I can dig this build, though again with 650W be enough to feed the i5 and the 280X?



This also looks like an attractive build, though why would you recommend the cooler? I don't typically overclock so I usually just stick with stock. I'm going for between 600-800 but the lower the better. I'm selling my current rig for 700 so that should subsidize some, but I'm also not looking to spend a whole lot above that know what I mean?

The rig is my main machine, I'll be using it for programming on both Windows and Linux, gaming, and light video editing for my Youtube channel (though nothing special).
 
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