Can the PSU handle my build?
- Thread starter Neocyte
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650w is plenty, 750w is fine, but I wouldn't pay more for it with a single 290 build. If it's the same price or cheaper, won't hurt you 
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With a 290, I would suggest a 600-650w, as it can see system draw over 450w at its peak. Will just give the PSU better longevity and breathing room lol
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yes that be fine.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1070.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
id go with a stronger one tho for upgrades and crossfire 290s
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1070.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
id go with a stronger one tho for upgrades and crossfire 290s
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I wouldn't Crossfire a pair of 290s on 850w, that's pushing it close. The 290 and 290x can draw a lot of power at peak loads. 1000w is the general recommendation for CPU/GPU overclocking on a pair of 290s.
Further to the 290 Crossfire recommendation, you'll want a much better board for that. The PC Mate only has 1 x16 PCIe 3.0 slot, the other is a 2.0 running at x4, which will hinder the 290 pretty severely.
Further to the 290 Crossfire recommendation, you'll want a much better board for that. The PC Mate only has 1 x16 PCIe 3.0 slot, the other is a 2.0 running at x4, which will hinder the 290 pretty severely.
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Sufficient? Yes. Ideal? Not really, but will work just fine. I would personally spring for the 650w version if it's not too much more, but it will run on the 550w alright.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $64.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
You picked an excellent PSU, you just need a different excellent PSU, with a little more breathing space.
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $64.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
You picked an excellent PSU, you just need a different excellent PSU, with a little more breathing space.
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Would it be wise to get a 650w or 750w version of the same product line? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RJ8EKI/?tag=bbtst81-20
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Those would serve you fine as well. Those XFXs (and the Antec HCG I posted) are made by Seasonic.
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650w is plenty, 750w is fine, but I wouldn't pay more for it with a single 290 build. If it's the same price or cheaper, won't hurt you
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That will allow plenty of room for overclocking and longevity lol It'll be a long time until you need to upgrade your power supply.
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