Looking for a good power supply

ThatNerdyGiant · Jun 25, 2014

I am getting a new power supply because my old 500w is suitable for my new upcoming build
It needs to be able to power:
2 r9 280x's
4790k
Msi gaming 5 mb
Samsung evo 840 ssd
Western Digital Blue 1 TB HDD
4x4 16gb gskill sniper ram

Preferably modular and red/black

i7Baby · Jun 25, 2014

You need 900W. Get a good one per http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html eg

Antec HCG 900M, EVGA G2 or P2 1000, Seasonic X1050

mickypheonix · Jun 25, 2014

Hi ThatNerdyGiant
This should do the job nicely
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438013&cm_re=evga_psu-_-17-438-013-_-Product
good price , red and black cables
80+ Platinum Fully modular , high grade japanese capacitors

4745454b · Jun 25, 2014

If you are running stock, this one is fine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182264

If you want to OC then I'd get this one, or if you want to OC a ton the EVGA posted above.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139044

At stock you won't cross 650W. So buying a 1kW is a bit overkill.

Retaliator · Jun 25, 2014

ThatNerdyGiant :

How much do you want to spend, Do you plan any upgrades and do you plan to overclock?

I would recommend a 1200Watt or higher to be safe and allow for additions to your PC - http://www.corsair.com/en-au/ax1200i-digital-atx-power-supply-1200-watt-80-plus-platinum-certified-fully-modular-psu

Otherwise something like this - http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/enthusiast-v-series/v1000/

or - http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/enthusiast-v-series/v1200/

I wouldn't choose an important part like the PSU based on colour, Their are many good and bad brands. I have had my current Corsair AX1200 (Non i version) through 3 builds so far and has never skipped a beat.

You can look online for a Power Supply Generator and it will tell you how much you will need you might be able to get away with a smaller Size PSU..

chris987 · Jun 25, 2014

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_radeon_hd_7970_crossfire_review,7.html

Core i7 965 / X58 system / overclocked to 3.75 GHz / 2x 7970
System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress ~ 567W or lets just say 600w since the setup isnt actually the same
as said a quality 750w unit is enough. there isnt a point having 1000w or more.

the AX corsair or the leadex platform suggested above is great but seriously EVGA 850w G2 version is best option considering any headroom and the price that its roughly above 100$

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pz2H3C
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Pz2H3C/by_merchant/

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $109.99
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