best power supply for this gaming rig!

strangelyhuman · Nov 11, 2014

Hey guys, this is my first build . I do a lot of gaming . I know i5 could be a better option but I intend to go with i7. Please have a look at the mobo and tell me if its the best option I have within $140 budget. But my question for the day is abt the PSU. I was really skeptical abt going for cs550m . I finally gave in couple of days back and even bought it for a good price $39.99 . I intend to over clock the cpu so I have my doubts now whether I made a good decision buying that PSU. Here s my build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9xjRCJ
Please advise me on any changes I could make with the PSU and also with any other component. My budget for the PSU is $80 and I prefer 80+ gold certified modular PSU.
Thanks

rolli59 · Nov 11, 2014

It is fine for that build 500watts recommended. It is not all bad but OK PSU and good for the price.

jaimelmiel · Nov 11, 2014

You Power Supply could be better in quality. It will do. If you are going to overclock you might just make it as far as wattage. But you would be better off with a 600 watt Psu. Because you are overclocking.

strangelyhuman · Nov 11, 2014

rolli59 :

thanks!

any advice on the build? motherboard? is it good for the price?

strangelyhuman · Nov 11, 2014

jaimelmiel :

Yes i was thinking abt the same. do u think a 650w psu could do the job?? this was my other option https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr

jaimelmiel · Nov 11, 2014

strangelyhuman :

You did a good job. 600 watts is plenty but it would not hurt to 650.

jaimelmiel · Nov 11, 2014

strangelyhuman :

jaimelmiel :

Yes i was thinking abt the same. do u think a 650w psu could do the job?? this was my other option https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr

The Evga Psu looks good.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 12, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $69.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-12 00:04 EST-0500

strangelyhuman · Nov 12, 2014

jaimelmiel :

strangelyhuman :

The Evga Psu looks good.

Do u think its safer to go ahead and replace my psu with a 650w evga psu ? or is it good enough?

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 12, 2014

The 650w from EVGA is not a good power supply.

strangelyhuman · Nov 12, 2014

Thanks

any other option i can choose from? is rosewill capstone a reliable psu?

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 12, 2014

Rosewill Capstone , is made by the best Super Flower.

jaimelmiel · Nov 12, 2014

SR-71 Blackbird is on the mark. The capstone is top notch.

rolli59 · Nov 12, 2014

Your build looks good and since you already have that PSU there is no reason to change it and pay restocking fees. Only real issue here is Value http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=366

strangelyhuman · Nov 12, 2014

Thanks for the reply! i think i will get that psu then

here is my last question: between the build i mentioned above and this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9ZzWyc
Which is a better build to go with? its mainly for gaming purpose and i do photoshop often. i need your advice

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 12, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9ZzWyc

This one ^

strangelyhuman · Nov 12, 2014

rolli59 :

yes u r right! this is my first build so m bit anxious abt it. and yes i read that page yet i had my doubts. thanks

i might be overclocking so its better to have a safer psu dont u think? coz i wont be building another one atleast for next 5 years

strangelyhuman · Nov 12, 2014

Thanks SR-71 blackbird

ill go ahead with i5

rolli59 · Nov 12, 2014

strangelyhuman :

Here you can see total system load with GTX970 card gaming and OC 2011 CPU (more power) total system right around 300watts so I belief size wise you are fine http://www.anandtech.com/show/8568/the-geforce-gtx-970-review-feat-evga/16

strangelyhuman · Nov 12, 2014

rolli59 :

strangelyhuman :

Here you can see total system load with GTX970 card gaming and OC 2011 CPU (more power) total system right around 300watts so I belief size wise you are fine http://www.anandtech.com/show/8568/the-geforce-gtx-970-review-feat-evga/16

Thanks

so basically from what i understand from the link is i would be fine with a 550w(cs550m) psu. right? unless i want to get better quality psu! ur advice is the same?

rolli59 · Nov 12, 2014

strangelyhuman :

rolli59 :

Thanks

so basically from what i understand from the link is i would be fine with a 550w(cs550m) psu. right? unless i want to get better quality psu! ur advice is the same?

Yes only reason to change is to go higher quality!

strangelyhuman · Nov 12, 2014

rolli59 :

strangelyhuman :

Yes only reason to change is to go higher quality!

Thanks again

this helped

and yes the PSU I ordered is yet to be delivered! So I might just reject it on delivery. Hope they don't charge me with restocking fee for that.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 12, 2014

I would keep the Capstone , way better quality than a Corsair CS series.
http://www.rosewill.com/landingpage/Haswell_PSU/

rolli59 · Nov 12, 2014

Hope you get away with that method on the restocking fee.

strangelyhuman · Nov 15, 2014

Thanks ! It worked! bought the rosewill capstone psu finally!

best power supply for this gaming rig!

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