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Trying to decide on the right PSU, need an answer soon

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August 29, 2014 7:40:19 PM

This is my build
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Muunas/saved/xzxbt6

I'm trying to decide on one out of 2 PSU's because they're on sale for labor day. Both are in Corsair's RM series. I just need to know if I should get the 650W or get the 850W for about 30 bucks more and gives me headroom for upgrades, etc.. even though, realistically, I probably won't upgrade anything.. I guess my question is, "Is the 650W PSU going to be able to handle this comfortably?"

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a c 2465 ) Power supply
August 29, 2014 8:14:25 PM

The RM series uses poor capacitors.
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a c 2465 ) Power supply
August 29, 2014 8:16:02 PM

Best 850w on the market.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...
Review ^

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $0.00)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Vapor-X Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: AOC q2963Pm 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($379.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Accessory: NZXT Hue LED Controller ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.00 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Other: COSMOS 5.25" blank drawer rack ($10.98)
Other: Eneloop XX 2500mAh High Capacity 4 Pack AA Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries (Quantity 4) ($91.04)
Other: Logitech G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad ($13.88)
Other: La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger ($39.63)
Other: Xbox One Wireless Controller ($55.46)
Total: $1644.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-29 23:15 EDT-0400
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August 29, 2014 8:23:17 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
The RM series uses poor capacitors.


SR-71 Blackbird said:
Best 850w on the market.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...
Review ^

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $0.00)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Vapor-X Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: AOC q2963Pm 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($379.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Accessory: NZXT Hue LED Controller ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.00 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Other: COSMOS 5.25" blank drawer rack ($10.98)
Other: Eneloop XX 2500mAh High Capacity 4 Pack AA Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries (Quantity 4) ($91.04)
Other: Logitech G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad ($13.88)
Other: La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger ($39.63)
Other: Xbox One Wireless Controller ($55.46)
Total: $1644.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-29 23:15 EDT-0400


That's cool and all.. but it doesn't answer my question. The 2 PSU's I listed are my 2 choices, I'm not purchasing them so I have no other choice.
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a c 2465 ) Power supply
August 29, 2014 8:48:44 PM

850W < Is the one you should purchase.
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August 29, 2014 8:51:28 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
850W < Is the one you should purchase.


Thank you
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a c 2465 ) Power supply
August 29, 2014 9:08:00 PM

Your very welcome.
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