Best PSU under 3K for gaming

jaraldo

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I know this isn't much to go one, but I've done about 20 indian builds in the past month and have done quite a bit of searching on PSUs. Like Busta and I have posted, the Antec 450p will do good. The seasonic will do just as good as well.

I'll try to find some links now.
 

gaggudeep

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How bout seasonic 430w - http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-430-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz5bzevdbzp?pid=PSUD5XZ4PQNBPMES&cmpid=content_psu_8965229628_gmc_pla&tgi=sem,1,G,9226359,g,search,,25649956460,1o1,,,c,,,,,,,&gclid=CK_onuDHnr8CFdYVjgodoZYA3g

 

jaraldo

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Well, are you overclocking? If you are, then the 520w Seasonic s12ii is your best option at 4900rs.

If you aren't, I'd get the Antec VP450/550 as they are cheaper with a bit more breathing room. I have had a VP450 powering a 7790 and an amd 6300 no problem. It's up to you in the end though.
 

gaggudeep

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Zotac. But i saw in a review vp450 has only 29 A at +12V, and the recommended value is above 35 A?

 

gaggudeep

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Please check this out - http://www.akshatblog.com/how-to-find-a-good-smps-for-your-pc/

 

jaraldo

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http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500314

So this one? Good, then your PSU will have the correct 6 pin connector and will have sufficient amps on the +12V to power it.

About the 35A for gaming. He doesn't specify why or provide any links to agree with him. And when he says
High end SMPS has multiple 12v rails on them and have more than 30amp current on it.
He is correct that these ones won't have over 30A, but that doesn't mean they won't work for gaming, they are $40 PSUs after all and not high end ones :p

Look at this topic, it may be old but still relevant.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/345337-33-required-current-amps-video-cards

The GTX 590 listed in the Best Answer is equivalent to a 770 and it needs 30-35A.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
You have the 660 which is equal to the 580. You need between 20-25A.

Thank you though, those were tough questions for me, had to research a lot. It helped me learn a bit more :)

Enjoy your build!
 

gaggudeep

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Thanks friend, you helped me lot.