Will my PSU support my build?

mbecker73 · Nov 12, 2014

I am building a new gaming PC that I will not be over-clocking and want to make sure that it all checks out before I buy it. My main concern is that my power supply will support all the components. Can someone double check my build and make sure everything will work together? And if there are better parts for around the same price that is also useful, thanks

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($66.74 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.68 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $964.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-12 19:03 EST-0500

mf Red · Nov 12, 2014

You've got more than enough power with that PSU. System should be around 500w at 90% load so you've even got room for overclocking if you move up to the 4690k

sammy sung · Nov 12, 2014

Yep, but I'd even suggest scaling it back a little more and look around for better deals on supplies if the time is worth the money to you. That much headroom would be right smack in the comfort zone, if you were to overclock, which you aren't with locked processor and motherboard.

Nice build though.

I'd suggest looking into windows 8.1 though. Despite the cliche fad to unquestionably hate it, it's complimented highly by your SSD. Your system overall would have an incredibly fast feel to it

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 12, 2014

Corsair CX series uses poor capacitors.

Here's one made by the BEST = SUPER FLOWER.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-12 19:14 EST-0500

mbecker73 · Nov 12, 2014

mf Red :

Ok good to know, thanks. The thing that threw me off is when I looked at the specs for the GPU on Newegg it showed 750W minimum required. I originally had this 550W power supply instead, is it alright to go with this one instead? Or maybe something in between 550-750W?

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 12, 2014

Don't overclock with CX Corsair supplies , the caps are weak.

sammy sung · Nov 12, 2014

I'd go with blackbird's suggestion. Amazing price for that quality semi modular

mbecker73 · Nov 12, 2014

Thanks for the suggestion, I'm gonna go with that one.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 12, 2014

Glad to help thanks for posting.

mf Red · Nov 12, 2014

Probably a good choice to go with a lower wattage PSU if you're not doing Xfire. The most recent article on Toms suggests using a good 500-600w PSU for a single GPU set up.

sora · Nov 12, 2014

That power supply should definitely work although the Corsair CX series uses poor capacitors. Get an XFX or Seasonic 750/720W power supply.

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