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What power supply do I need for this build?

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September 23, 2014 9:56:56 AM

This is the build and I am uncertain what power supply do I need. You can also comment on the build if I made the right choice. This is my first build. Also, if you guys know a better graphics card than this one, at around 200$, (or less not more) than please tell me. I am Canadian so I would prefer Canadian prices :p 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/pNMHpg

Thank you!

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September 23, 2014 10:07:52 AM

The power supply is sized on the video card, unless you have an unusual setup, like 6 hard drives in a RAID.

The 660 calls for a 500watt, but a good 450 will run it.

I recommenced a 500watt, good brand name.
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September 23, 2014 10:12:16 AM

I'd get the R9 270X, or the GTX760, the next 2 steps up.

Still 500 watts.
Don't buy crappy power suppys, it is the most important part to the computer.
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September 23, 2014 10:15:11 AM

i would get
i5 4590 - saving $33
no ssd for now - saving $80

and get

GTX 970 4GB - $330 instead of GTX 660
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September 23, 2014 11:22:39 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.89 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.56 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $964.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-23 14:22 EDT-0400
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September 23, 2014 1:55:02 PM

millwright said:
I'd get the R9 270X, or the GTX760, the next 2 steps up.

Still 500 watts.
Don't buy crappy power suppys, it is the most important part to the computer.


Will probably do that but I am tight on budget right now so I won't be getting one of those graphic cards right now :p  Thank you. Will most likely get the http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550s... suggested by Blackbird.
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September 23, 2014 2:46:07 PM

Your 1st link is not valid.
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September 23, 2014 3:05:40 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
Your 1st link is not valid.


Sorry I'm a noob. I don't know how to not spam with links like that but oh well. :)  I had these in there, I thought they were as good or even better than the one you recommended. But I don't know..

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-sup...
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx...
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b1...
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/raidmax-power-supply-rx...
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/raidmax-power-supply-rx...
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-a...
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September 23, 2014 3:06:50 PM

The XFX is far better than all of them.
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September 23, 2014 3:09:19 PM

All right, I shall purchase it then :)  Thank you for your help! Much appreciated!
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September 23, 2014 3:26:28 PM

Glad to assist , thanks for posting.
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