How many watts is enough to run this build?

BamItsGrim · Jun 21, 2014

So I am building my first PC gaming build, and I have been researching about parts and I am just wondering if I need just 600w or more for this build.

CPU: Intel i5-4690 3.5ghz
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H
Memory: Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 1TB and Samsung 840 Evo 120GB
Video Card: Gigabyte GTX 760 2GB
Case: Corsair 200R
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer

sonny8888 · Jun 21, 2014

A good 500w PSU will be enough.

i7Baby · Jun 21, 2014

For a pc with a GTX760, you need at least 30A on the 12V rail and 500W in total. Get a good power supply per - http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html eg Seasonic 520, XFX550 or Antec HCG 520M

mickypheonix · Jun 21, 2014

Hi BamItsGrim
The GeForce GTX 760 requires 30A on the +12v rail and a 500W PSU minimum
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-760/specifications
500watts will be ok i would go for 600w or thereabouts for some headroom
select a quality psu from seasonic / xfx or any psu from corsairs TX,HX or AX range of psu's as they all have high grade japanese capacitors

BamItsGrim · Jun 21, 2014

mickypheonix :

Are the CX600M reliable?

mickypheonix · Jun 21, 2014

the cx series have low grade capacitors you would be better with one of the above suggested psu's

BamItsGrim · Jun 21, 2014

mickypheonix :

I'll get the Seasonic M12II 620w then.

i7Baby · Jun 21, 2014

And they have problems with their 24 pin connector not fitting motherboards easily

mickypheonix · Jun 21, 2014

BamItsGrim :

good call , that is a quality psu and will serve you well

BamItsGrim · Jun 21, 2014

i7Baby :

That's really bad. Thank You for telling me!

mickypheonix · Jun 21, 2014

the Seasonic M12II 620w will be fine for you

harry_r_s · Jun 21, 2014

Cooler Master GXII 550W RS-550 is also good, have no problems..

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