Can my power supply handle this build with overclocking in mind.

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

This is my build - http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/gRZ2jX

Speakers, keyboard, mouse and case fans have not been decided yet but I will have around 6 or 7 case fans in my build. I will be overclocking my CPU . I will also be overclocking my GPU slightly.

Can this PSU handle this build and more? http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=120-G1-0650-XR

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

Need permalink but the psu linked is good, it should handle any system unless you're sli'ing a 780ti or crossfiring a r9 290x

junkeymonkey · Sep 11, 2014

folks at newegg don't seem to like it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438026

Shantanu Ghose · Sep 11, 2014

Go for a seasonic PSU,,they are better

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

legend001523 :

sorry here is the permalink - http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/gRZ2jX

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

folodarolo :

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/x4RFCJ
Added a better psu for the same price, 650w is enough and for high oc's too

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

folodarolo :

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/x4RFCJ
Added a better psu for the same price, 650w is enough and for high oc's too

junkeymonkey · Sep 11, 2014

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=348

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

legend001523 :

Thanks, what I dont get is why this is a better PSU when it is bronze certified and the other is gold certified?

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

folodarolo :

legend001523 :

Thanks, what I dont get is why this is a better PSU when it is bronze certified and the other is gold certified?

Because the manufacturer makes better psus and it just means gold is more efficient, it'll only save you like 5 pounds on energy bills a year with a gold rated psu than a bronze, so it doesn't matter

junkeymonkey · Sep 11, 2014

its all in its platform build quality is it 1st tier all the way or 1st and 2ed tier or 2ed and 3ed tier ??

check the dissembles reviews and see whats put in them

for the money it looks like the evga ''G2'' units and the ones to look at today for the price

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

Ok cheers people. I'm just looking for a 650w-750w PSU that is either fully or semi modular that can handle my build (with overclocking) without any problems.

Im also looking in the £60-£80 price range

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

folodarolo :

The one I put in your build is semi modular and can handle your system with oc

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

legend001523 :

Thanks but as I live in Ireland the delivery will add a bit extra on to the overall price when purchasing from UK stores. Im wondering if there is maybe a better unit for more money that I could get on amazon(as they offer free delivery on most items)

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Edition-Bronze-Semi-Modular-Supply/dp/B008O50WKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410459219&sr=8-1&keywords=xfx+650w

junkeymonkey · Sep 11, 2014

my buddies son got that exe 9 board and he likes it hope you do to

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

Cheers for that link legend001523 and thanks junkeymonkey, I hope I do too

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

np, it's a good psu

junkeymonkey · Sep 11, 2014

enjoy

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

legend001523 :

What do you think of the Corsair CS650M? The PSU you mentioned is not in stock with amazon.

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

folodarolo :

yeah that's not a bad psu

folodarolo · Sep 11, 2014

legend001523 :

folodarolo :

yeah that's not a bad psu

But the XFX you mentioned is better, right? Is it £10 better?

legend001523 · Sep 11, 2014

I'd get the xfx, psu's are ranked in tiers and the xfx one is a higher tier I think

junkeymonkey · Sep 11, 2014

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/CS650M/4.html

its all in its platform build quality is it 1st tier all the way or 1st and 2ed tier or 2ed and 3ed tier ??

check the dissembles reviews and see whats put in them

That means we get a real mix of capacitors inside and anyone looking for the well-known and respected 105°C brands will need to look elsewhere.

for the money it looks like the evga ''G2'' units and the ones to look at today for the price ''

junkeymonkey · Sep 11, 2014

one more point I will make is that I cant spend on nice parts and the go sub standered on this item the psu needs to be as solid as the rest of the build and not go cheap and risk my $300 vid card on one that's ''cheap'' made or cost and have what I post below happen

Choosing the right PSU is an important decision for the enthusiast because it is the backbone of any system. Buying an inferior, no-frills unit brings with it many consequences – some of which can be catastrophic. I’ve personally read of many stories of various individuals who have been strapped for cash and gone down this route, these cheaper units can often blow and when they do, they will take everything with it. So you may think spending all of your money on the core components like CPU, GPU, motherboard and then very little on the PSU is a good thing – this may change when it goes up in smoke!

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