Haswell PSU and CPU

Jovan93 · May 20, 2014

Hi there all i wondered is it going to be big difference if i combine a Haswell CPU with the non-haswell PSU?

my plan to build the system was this:

Gigabyte GTX 760 OC 2Gb

Gigabyte G.1 Sniper Z87

Intel i5 4670K with the CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo

Kingston HyperX Furry white 1866MHz 2x4Gb 10CL

Seagate Baracuda 1Tb 7200RPM HDD

CoolerMaster V650S 650W PS unit

Now should i change the PSU to the haswell aproved couse this is not?

ive had in mind CoolerMaster Vanguard 700W PS unit which is 50euros more

Will it have much difference does it matters that much if its a Haswell aproved or not for the CPU?

terry4536 · May 20, 2014

It will still power up your system. The Haswell certification is a correction made to support Haswell CPUs in sleep mode.

Novuake · May 20, 2014

While getting a Haswell non-compatible isn't really an issue, al you do is disable the specific power save function and then you won't have any issues.

HOWEVER a quality PSU is VERY important, and since a quality PSU usually has Haswell support... You get where I am going...

Stay away for CoolerMaster PSUs. They are pretty much ALL junk but for an exception here or there.

A reliable 550W PSU is more than enough for your build.
Suggestions :
XFX, Corsair(avoid CX and CM range), Antec (avoid VP range), Seasonics.

Where are you purchasing? What is your budget?
Website?

terry4536 · May 20, 2014

Here is a tiered PSU list. I would recommend a tier 1 or 2 power supply. If you are getting a new PSU, why not just get a Haswell certified PSU?

http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

Jovan93 · May 20, 2014

Novuake :

will that 550w will be enough for a OC on the cpu and the GPU? ill also gona use 4x fans? Well my budget is somewhere around 150-200 euros for psu this is what i can buy from the Seasonic offer couse i have no antec or corsair PSU in Serbia

650W Seasonic SS-650KM3
http://www.seasonicusa.com/NEW_X-series_KM3_650-750-850.htm its like 170euros

http://www.seasonicusa.com/M12-EVO-Edition.htm this one is cheaper and it says haswell procesor ready is that a good one?

Jovan93 · May 20, 2014

terry4536 :

http://www.seasonicusa.com/M12-EVO-Edition.htm

Or

http://www.seasonicusa.com/NEW_X-series_KM3_650-750-850.htm this one is much expensive

Novuake · May 20, 2014

More than enough power even with a 500W, as long as its a quality unit.

I can't see those links. But ALL of Seasonics units are great. It looks like it might be the 620W MII model?

terry4536 · May 20, 2014

Yes, both of those power supply series are great. The X ( GOLD) AND Platinum series are excellent Seasonic power supplies.

Jovan93 · May 20, 2014

Novuake :

yes it is M12II EVO 80+Bronze and its a haswell ready so should i go with it? couse its only a 120euros

Novuake · May 20, 2014

Yep thats perfect. Great unit!

Jovan93 · May 20, 2014

Novuake :

tnx for tip and help

Novuake · May 20, 2014

No problem

Jovan93 · May 20, 2014

terry4536 :

ok mate ty very much for the tip much appriciated

ill see what to buy if the offer is good ill go with that X series couse i plan on SLI this GPU later when it will be needed

terry4536 · May 20, 2014

I think you will be happy with it. I have a Seasonic Platinum 860 watt power supply. It is rock solid. It is extremely quiet, as well.

It is the best power supply I've ever owned (or been around).

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