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Does my build need a 600W PSU or higher PSU? (PC Part Picker list in Description)

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June 17, 2014 7:12:35 PM

In the comments of this newegg Q&A section people have said it needs a 600W or higher PSU. My build on PC part picker says that my whole build will only take up about 423W of power. I would really prefer to get a 500W PSU as it makes my build a bit cheaper, but I want to make sure that all my components can draw as much power as they need.

Oh, and if anyone has any improvements to this build that keep it around the same price, I'd love to hear them.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thyminecraft/saved/YfBTwP

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June 17, 2014 7:18:54 PM

i'm not an expert, but here are a few things to consider:
-efficiency is at its peak around 50% load
-factor in capacitor aging (so pushing near full capacity is not really a good idea)
-consider future upgrades, additional fans/hdd's etc
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June 17, 2014 7:33:45 PM

Danbuscus25 said:
i would get this psu http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb... it has plenty of power, is very high quality, and is the same price as the one you have in your build.


Are you sure that 550W is enough for my build? That's really the main thing I'm concerned about. And when I say "enough for my build," I mean running current recent games on very high and ultra.
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June 17, 2014 7:36:11 PM

a 400w psu would even work, though not recomended. when you add up all the wattage the components use, you get about 369 when you factor in the ram, hdd, mobo, fans, etc.
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June 17, 2014 7:37:28 PM

Danbuscus25 said:
a 400w psu would even work, though not recomended. when you add up all the wattage the components use, you get about 369 when you factor in the ram, hdd, mobo, fans, etc.


Okay thank you.
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June 17, 2014 7:40:31 PM

no problem :) 
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