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Need PSU help for my first build! GTX 780 ti with i5 4690k Oculus Rift build. Please help.

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July 18, 2014 10:25:49 PM

Okay so I'm having a bit of trouble deciding between psu's here. Here is my part list so far.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($143.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($649.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1408.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

So basically I'm having trouble choosing a psu. I have a few that are close contenders but I also want a reliable product. I don't know the differences between a couple of these products, those being from XFX but here they are.

XFX's pro series - this one is only $69.99 after a discount and the rebate.
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=XFX-650XX&c=CJ

XFX Core Edition Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Antec's HCG
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TVQTFE/?tag=pcpapi-20

If you have any other suggestions on better companies or have a PSU that's cheaper, just as reliable and retains the same quality as those above please let me know. I really appreciate the help. Also some potentially useful information is that my system (running it through thermaltake's calculator as best I could) gave me a recommended psu wattage of 505.

Thank you for the help!

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July 18, 2014 10:47:44 PM

Please do yourself a favor and get a better PSU with more power. You dont want your system to fail because you didnt have a good PSU. Try 1 of these:

Rosewill CAPSTONE-750 750W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD $99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular $129 (modular is more expensive)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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July 18, 2014 11:23:43 PM

avenseth12 said:
Please do yourself a favor and get a better PSU with more power. You dont want your system to fail because you didnt have a good PSU. Try 1 of these:

Rosewill CAPSTONE-750 750W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS GOLD $99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular $129 (modular is more expensive)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...



Do you really think I'll need that much power though? Especially with a gold efficiency rating?
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July 19, 2014 4:54:03 PM

Your PSU is the heart of your system. Most failures and damage is caused by using low or crappy PSUs. You can area about to spend over a thousand dollars on parts, dont be cheap on a PSU. If you do, you will regret it that decision in the long run
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August 3, 2014 1:16:28 PM

avenseth12 said:
Your PSU is the heart of your system. Most failures and damage is caused by using low or crappy PSUs. You can area about to spend over a thousand dollars on parts, dont be cheap on a PSU. If you do, you will regret it that decision in the long run


The Antec HCG aren't crappy PSUs. After all it is made by Seasonic.

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August 3, 2014 1:17:47 PM

The HCG 750 and 900 are made by Delta.
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August 3, 2014 1:49:47 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
The HCG 750 and 900 are made by Delta.


Right but that's a different product. The Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620M made by Seasonic

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August 3, 2014 2:00:16 PM

The HCG's non modular are all Seasonic except those 2 but they are still great supplies.
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