Power supply for PC

NovaTronMC · Aug 2, 2014

Hello, im building a gaming PC and its my first time doing it, i would like to know some options for the power supply i need for this pc, ill leave specifications below:

- Asus P9X79 motherboard LGA2011
- Intel Core i7 4820k LGA2011 Processor
- Asus GeForce GTX660 OC 2GB Graphic Card
- G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB 1600 CL9 RAM

This is the components i have at the moment, but ill buy all the rest later, so i need the power supply.

Thanks for your help!

Karsten75 · Aug 2, 2014

Since I discovered PCPartpicker.com in it's various, country-specific flavors, I use that for all component plans. It is super-helpful in that it also gives and estimated power requirement. Before that I used a few websites that had PSU estimators, and since I didn't trust any one of those calculators, I used 3 or 4 and then used the highest estimate i got.

I then add about 150-200W over whatever number PCPartPicker comes up with.

Then I use this list
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

To look at the list of suitable power supplies that PCPartpicker comes up with and then usually I go with a Seasonic that fits my requirements.

Ytyoussef · Aug 2, 2014

What would your budget be for the power supply? I would suggest a Supernova G2 750W, even though 650W would be enough. If you want to go for something cheaper the XFX 650W Bronze power supply is really good too.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr and https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9

Bluemoon_9 · Aug 2, 2014

I7 4820K for a gaming PC? Its overkill and waste of money. I will get a 4690(K if you want to overclock) and invest 100/130$ you save to get a 760/770.

For PSU this is very good with some overclocking headroom

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

LukaBoki · Aug 2, 2014

Seasonic M12 II Bronze 620W is a great,high quality and a very reliable PSU which would be great for your setup.
Also,the 4820k is a waste of money. Get a i5 4690 non-K (if you want to overclock,get a 4690K). Use the money you saved to get a Radeon R9 280.
If you change to an i5 4690(K),you will need a new mobo,like this one:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyh97killer

NovaTronMC · Aug 2, 2014

Bluemoon_9 :

If i already have it? It will run games? I don't really want a super gaming pc, just a good one to play sometimes.

Ytyoussef · Aug 2, 2014

It will run games, don't worry ^^ No need to buy a new one.

Bluemoon_9 · Aug 2, 2014

If you already have it use it

. But I would try to get a 770 at least with it, 660 is a mid range card. If you are using a top of line CPU, why a mid range GPU?

LukaBoki · Aug 2, 2014

NovaTronMC :

It will definitely run games,but its overkill.It costs $320,while the 4690K costs $220
The i7 only has the advantage in hyper-threading,which is useful when editing and stuff like that.
Its stupid that you are using a mid-range GPU with a high-end setup,if the purpose of the PC is gaming.
I suggest that you get a new mobo and the 4690(K) and a R9 280, That way you have a better GPU and a equal,but cheaper CPU.
But it's on you to choose.
And since you asked what PSU to get,Seasonic M12 II Bronze 620W is great in both situations.

NovaTronMC · Aug 2, 2014

LukaBoki :

NovaTronMC :

It will definitely run games,but its overkill.It costs $320,while the 4690K costs $220
The i7 only has the advantage in hyper-threading,which is useful when editing and stuff like that.
Its stupid that you are using a mid-range GPU with a high-end setup,if the purpose of the PC is gaming.
I suggest that you get a new mobo and the 4690(K) and a R9 280, That way you have a better GPU and a equal,but cheaper CPU.
But it's on you to choose.
And since you asked what PSU to get,Seasonic M12 II Bronze 620W is great in both situations.

And, will it make lots of change of fps? I will edit a bit and gaming a bit also with this computer. Im just asking because its my first time building a pc and i just want to know the speed difference between those processors, thanks for your help!

Ytyoussef · Aug 2, 2014

NovaTronMC :

LukaBoki :

And, will it make lots of change of fps? I will edit a bit and gaming a bit also with this computer. Im just asking because its my first time building a pc and i just want to know the speed difference between those processors, thanks for your help!

Your processor is more powerful, but it doesn't help in gaming, it does help in video editing though. Which you apparently do. ^^ The graphics card is what really makes the difference, but if you don't need to run everything at 60fps max, this graphics card should do for now.

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